Submitted by Orish Ebere Orisakwe
The West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) is the umbrella organization of scientists that promotes the awareness and practice of toxicology in Sub Sahara Africa. The 3rd WASOT conference was held February 19–22, 2014, at the Julius Berger Hall of the University of Lagos, Akoka, Lagos, Nigeria. This year's theme is "Global Understanding of Chemicals In Health, Diseases, and Economics 2," with a sub-theme of "Chemicals in the Environment & the Perpetuation of Infections." This meeting was sponsored in part by the Society of Toxicology.
Three eminent American Professors of Toxicology including José E. Manautou, Department of Pharmaceutical Sciences, School of Pharmacy, University of Connecticut; Judith T. Zelikoff, Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, New York University Medical College; and Alvaro Puga, University of Cincinnati, were speakers. Professor Catherine Klein also from Nelson Institute of Environmental Medicine, New York University Medical College, USA participated in this conference. This meeting, which promises to facilitate interactions between students and renowned scientists in academia, government, and industry, is indeed a conference not to be missed. For additional information, please visit the WASOT website.
Dr. Orisakwe was awarded participation in the SOT 2012 Global Senior Scholar Exchange Program (GSSEP) and Dr. Zelikoff served as his GSSEP host.