Below are a number of SOT-sponsored meetings and events that may be of interest to you. For more information, contract the organizers directly.
FutureTox II CCT, January 16–17, 2014: Registration Is Open
The FutureTox II: In Vitro Data and In Silico Models for Predictive Toxicology Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) conference will be held January 16–17, 2014, at the William and Ida Friday Center for Continuing Education, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, North Carolina. The conference aims to address the pathway-based strategy by bringing together basic research into a congress that integrates newer in vitro methodologies and computational (in silico) modeling approaches with advances in systems biology. An overarching goal is to clarify the usefulness and validity of new and emerging technologies and approaches so that expectations can be managed in both the regulatory and regulated scientific communities. There will be ample opportunities to network with experts in this fast changing growth area.
Some aspects of this topic were covered in the October 2012 FutureTox CCT meeting. This FutureTox II CCT will provide a forum for a detailed scientific discussion of how the biological pathways of interest will be elucidated, characterized, and qualified for pathway-based risk assessment. Breakout groups will address four key areas: Regulatory Toxicology, Liver Disease and Hepatotoxicity, Developmental/ Reproductive Toxicity, and Cancer. There is global interest in “Adverse Outcome Pathways” (AOPs) as a conceptual framework for mode-of-action approaches in these four areas. Focusing the CCT on scientific issues where new methodologies and advances can move us beyond reliance on animal models will benefit all researchers and regulators as a way of identifying key questions that need research. For additional information and to register, please visit the FutureTox II CCT website.
Teratology Society 54th Annual Meeting—Abstract Deadline February 15
The theme of the 54th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society is “Pushing the Boundaries of Birth Defects Research” that will highlight the latest scientific information and technology in birth defects and developmental disabilities research. The meeting also will feature special programs for the next generation of birth defects researchers including a workshop on building a career in developmental toxicology and a NEW Student Innovative Design Competition for improving prenatal development and child health. This competition invites bioengineering students and other students to imagine novel solutions to technical problems in the broad field of teratology—encompassing anything from a new measurement technique for exposure to environmental contaminants during pregnancy to a wireless method for assessing fetal health. Symposia topics include early prenatal diagnosis of birth defects, testicular dysgenesis syndrome, epigenetics, and thrombosis during pregnancy. The interdisciplinary nature of the Society provides unique opportunities to look broadly at these complex issues.The 54th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society will be held June 28–July 2, 2014, in Bellevue, Washington, located on the eastside of Seattle. For more information, visit the Teratology Society Annual Meeting website.
Society of Toxicologic Pathology Modular Education Course: Reproductive System Pathology, April 6–9, 2014, Chauncey Conference Center, Princeton, NJ
The Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) is pleased to announce Reproductive System Pathology, the second course in its modular education series. This series is modeled on the highly regarded and successful British Society of Toxicological Pathology (BSTP) Modular Education courses. The objective of this course is to educate individuals in the principles of toxicologic pathology of the reproductive system. The course will bring together attendees and world-renowned subject experts for didactic lectures and practical sessions including whole-slide digital images and data sets. The course will be held over three days in an environment that facilitates an intensive learning experience. Practical evaluation and interpretation of toxicologic pathology data will be emphasized.
The STP modular education courses are designed with the novice toxicologic pathologist in mind; however, pathology residents/graduate students with an interest in toxicologic pathology or experienced pathologists who desire a more in-depth review in reproductive pathology also will benefit from this course. In addition, nonpathologists with an interest in the histology, pathology, or toxicology of the reproductive system also will benefit from this course. For more updated course information and registration, please visit course website.
Society of Toxicologic Pathology 33rd Annual Symposium, June 22–26, 2014
“Translational Pathology: Relevance of Toxicologic Pathology to Human Health” is the theme of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) 33rd Annual Symposium, which will be held June 22–26, 2014, at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel in Washington, DC. Topics will include the predictive value of nonclinical models and how animal models and human endpoints inform each other, progress in the development of new nonclinical animal models and other types of models, emerging technologies that have the potential to improve translational capabilities, the role and utility of epigenetic endpoints in toxicologic pathology and their relevance to human health, how pathology outcomes inform human health assessments and regulatory decisions, and the challenges of developing translational models that provide useful information on human populations with comorbidities. By the end of this symposium, the audience will have a better understanding of current trends and data needs in translational pathology and how the field can leverage expertise and tools to meet these needs.
The scientific sessions on Tuesday, June 24, have been designed in response to requests from the Federal regulatory community. US Government employees may register by June 1 to attend Tuesday sessions at no charge.
An interactive pre-meeting National Toxicology Program (NTP) Satellite Symposium will be held on Saturday, June 21, and four Continuing Education (CE) Courses will be offered on Sunday, June 22.
Visit the 2014 STP Annual Meeting website for additional meeting details on exhibits, sessions, CE courses, and special events.
Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society 45th Annual Meeting—September 13–17
The 45th Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagenesis and Genomics Society (EMGS) will be held September 13–17, 2014, at the Hilton Orlando Lake Buena Vista, in Orlando, Florida. This year's theme is “Integrating Environmental, Genomic, and Health Research.” The meeting will provide a forum for the latest research on DNA damage and repair, mechanisms of mutagenesis, epigenetic regulation, and their contributions to environmentally–induced human disease. In addition, current regulatory issues and risk assessment strategies will be discussed. EMGS is unique in that it provides a platform for the cross-disciplinary integration of basic and applied sciences that provide an understanding of the impact of genetic toxicity on human populations. The goals of this meeting are to (1) build on our past contributions to the field of environmental and molecular mutagenesis and DNA repair and more fully understand the role of epigenetics in these basic mechanisms; (2) integrate applied genetic toxicology with basic research in DNA damage and repair, toxicogenomics, and epigenetics; (3) determine how emerging technologies can lead to a better understanding of environmentally-induced genetic disease; (4) have these data serve as a foundation for human risk assessment for disease and disease prevention; and (5) aid in the support of knowledge-based regulation to protect public health and the environment. This is a meeting not to be missed. For additional information, visit the EMGS 2014 Annual Meeting website.
Safety Pharmacology Society Annual Meeting, October 19–22, 2014, Washington, DC
The Safety Pharmacology Society (SPS) 14th Annual Meeting will be held October 19–22, 2014, in Washington, DC and will provide a dynamic forum for sharing the latest in safety pharmacology. The scientific program will offer in-depth discussions of relevant topics to keep you “in the know.” This meeting will feature a diverse range of scientific sessions organized into two tracks, covering issues such as, Cardiovascular, Central Nervous System, Non Cardiac Ion Channels, Respiratory, Regulatory, New Assays, Peripheral Neuropathy, and an all day Plenary on Wednesday covering the Updates and Perspectives on Comprehensive In Vitro Proarrhythmia Assay (CIPA).
The meeting also will offer a full day of Continuing Education courses on October 19, both on an introductory level as well as advanced courses for the expert, and the Diplomate SPS (DSPS) Certification exam will be held the day before the meeting on October 18. For preliminary meeting information, please visit the SPS website.
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SOT sponsors two types of meetings outside of the SOT Annual Meeting: Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) and Non-SOT meetings. CCT meetings are one- to two-day focused, open registration, scientific meetings in contemporary and rapidly progressing areas of toxicological sciences. Non-SOT meetings are sponsored by other not-for-profit organizations and SOT will either endorse or provide sponsorship money to toxicology-related meetings.