Chairpersons Norbert A. Kaminski and Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman invite you to join in a very informative and important Issues Session on Thursday, March 15, 7:30 am-8:50 am, room 301 of the Moscone Center. Participants will discuss the strategic initiatives and plans to create a margin of excellence for supporting the priority needs and advancing the science of toxicology. Drs. Kaminski and Lehman-McKeeman, SOT 2012-2013 Vice President-Elect and SOT 2012-2013 Vice President, respectively, encourage and value SOT member input and perspective on these efforts, particularly in this critical early stage when plans are being developed.
An important goal emerging from the Society’s strategic initiatives is to continue support of programs and activities that cultivate the long-term interests and professional development of its members. Achieving this goal requires sufficient resources to address specific needs, including adequate research funding and providing the next generation of scientists with the tools and opportunities to advance their science and facilitate harmonization in a global marketplace. As part of the strategic plan, SOT Council has directed the SOT Endowment Fund Board to develop aspirational goals that would generate the enthusiasm necessary to grow the Endowment Fund and to initiate new activities that broadly support membership development and engagement. For additional information about the Endowment Fund, please visit the SOT website.