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Catching the Wave: A Preview of the 2026 Undergraduate Development Program

By Checo Rorie posted yesterday

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2025 UDP Cohort and Volunteers The   SOT   Initiatives for Development and Engagement Committee (IDEC) is excited to host the   2026   Undergraduate Development Program in San Diego, C alifornia,   March 21–23. Promising undergraduate students interested in research careers are selected to attend the program to learn about the field of toxicology and be encouraged to pursue careers in the biomedical sciences.   A small number of undergraduate advisors are also selected to attend   to learn more about supporting their students   in pursuing   opportunities in toxicology.   This year,   IDEC will host 30 exceptional   ...

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Build Your Toxicology Network in One Night: NetworX Night at 2026 SOT

By Joanna Woo posted yesterday

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As a graduate student or postdoc, you may be wondering   how to expand your   network   to professional toxicologists and answer questions such as :   Where can I   meet   with people who can give me career-related guidance?   What’s   it really like to work in industry, academia, government, or consulting?   How do people successfully transition between sectors?   Which skills and experiences actually matter when you’re on the job market?   The   SOT   Annual Meeting   and   ToxExpo   is   a great place   to   connect   with toxicologists ...

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Kindness Inspired Motivation to Support Future Toxicologists

By Ranulfo Lemus Olalde posted yesterday

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I required an   additional   six months to complete the   article   dissertation submissions necessary for my doctoral degree; however, I lacked the necessary funding. My late thesis advisor, Dr. Thomas G. Akers, promptly reached out to an individual whose name   remains   unknown to me, who without hesitation generously donated $5,000 to support my writing efforts. My contributions to the Endowment   F unds are inspired by this remarkable act of kindness I received over 30 years ago. I am committed to extending the same generosity to future scholars that an anonymous donor once provided to a young student at the beginning of their career in toxicology, ...

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Katie Paul Friedman Receives 2026 SOT Achievement Award

By Patrick Allard posted yesterday

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By Patrick Allard and staff This award recognizes an SOT member who has made significant contributions to toxicology within 15 years of obtaining the highest earned degree.   For her leadership in computational toxicology and her contributions to   new approach   methodologies (NAMs) that are transforming chemical safety assessment, Katie Paul Friedman, PhD, has received the 2026 SOT Achievement Award.   Dr. Paul Friedman earned her BS in biochemistry from Virginia Tech and her PhD in toxicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where her graduate research focused on triclosan’s disruption of thyroid hormone ...

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Babasaheb Sonawane Receives 2026 SOT Arnold J. Lehman Award

By Patrick Allard posted yesterday

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By Patrick Allard and staff Named after one of the SOT founders, this award recognizes an SOT member who has made a major contribution to risk assessment and/or the regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals. The contribution may have resulted from the application of sound scientific principles to regulation and/or from research activities that have significantly influenced the regulatory process.   For pioneering and sustained contributions that have transformed human health risk assessment through the development of physiological parameters database across life stages for application in physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) ...

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Pamela J. Lein Receives 2026 SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award

By Patrick Allard posted yesterday

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By Patrick Allard and staff This award recognizes an SOT member who has made seminal and substantial scientific contributions to the understanding of the science of toxicology and is actively involved in toxicological research.   In recognition of a long-standing career of influential scientific contributions to neurotoxicology and her seminal work defining how environmental exposures and gene–environment interactions disrupt nervous system development and function, Pamela J. Lein, PhD, is presented with the 2026 SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award.   Dr. Lein received her BS from Cornell University, MS from East Tennessee State ...

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You Are Invited to the 2026 Undergraduate Development Program Reunion on Saturday, March 21

By Checo Rorie posted 8 days ago

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SOT members at the 2025 UDP Reunion The SOT Initiatives for Development and Engagement Committee (IDEC) warmly invites you to join us at the Undergraduate Development Program Reunion to kick off your 2026 SOT Annual Meeting experience on a high note . This gathering serves as a n opportunity to reconnect with longtime colleagues, program supporters, and alumni who have collectively built the 37-year legacy of the SOT undergraduate program . Beyond celebrating our history, this event is designed to introduce you to the future of our field. You will have the chance to meet the talented undergraduate students and ...

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In Memoriam Kenneth L. Hastings

By Matthew Campen posted 8 days ago

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SOT has learned that Kenneth L. Hastings, DrPH, DABT, ATS, passed away on January 2, 2026. For the bulk of his career, Dr. Hastings worked for the US Food and Drug Administration, serving in various roles, centers, and offices. In later years, he worked for Sanofi US and as an independent consultant. This blog serves as an announcement of the member’s passing. Family, friends, and colleagues are welcome to develop a more detailed tribute for publication by SOT.  #InMemoriam

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Celebrating Excellence: SOT to Honor Distinction in Toxicology at the 2026 Annual Meeting

By Patrick Allard posted 8 days ago

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SOT recognizes pioneering toxicologists, talented early career scientists, outstanding postdocs and students , and other individuals supporting the science of toxicology through its 2026 awards . This year’s awardees have contributed to the advancement of science and toxicology in many ways, including: Developing new approach methodologies (NAMs) for use in regulatory decision-making Creating and applying physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models to inform risk assessment R eshap ing understanding of how environmental chemicals ...

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Science Communicators Needed in San Diego

By Matthew Campen posted 8 days ago

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Do you enjoy writing, plan on attending the 202 6 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo , and want to share scientific insights with the SOT community? Volunteer as an SOT Reporter! What Is the SOT Reporter Program? The SOT Reporter program invites members to document and share their experiences from the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo . From engaging sessions to dynamic events and groundbreaking science, SOT Reporters highlight the moments that make the meeting memorable—while gaining visibility within the SOT community. How It Works As an SOT Reporter, your role ...

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Make a Lasting Impact: Share Your Journey as an SOT Poster Tour Guide

By Esienanwan Efiong posted 8 days ago

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Poster session at the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting Co-authored by Ankit Laddha Do you remember the person who helped you navigate your first big scientific meeting ? Now is your chance to be that person for someone else! The SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) invites Full and Associate members to volunteer for Poster Tours for Trainees , which takes place during the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo . This isn ’ t just a tour— it ’ s a chance to give back to the toxicology community. A Small Commitment with Big Rewards In just 90 minutes ...

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Tips on Using LinkedIn

By Matthew Campen posted 15 days ago

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Ever find yourself at a loss for how to effectively use LinkedIn? Or are you wondering about how to get started? The SOT Initiatives for Development and Engagement Committee (IDEC) has put together —special thank you to Postdoctoral Representative Samual Cochran— an “ Engaging with LinkedIn ” tip sheet. Based on information provided by SOT member Lauren Aleksunes , t his two-page document shares the four components needed to build your profile and then how to use LinkedIn to network. This resource joins other “ Career and Communication Materials ” in the SOT File Library on ToXchange ...

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Upcoming Committee and Component Group Award Deadlines: January 2026 and February 2026

By Cynthia Rider posted 15 days ago

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T he SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections confer many awards throughout the year to recognize the achievements of toxicologists, particularly graduate students and postdoctoral scholars. Awards with deadlines through February 28 , 202 6, are listed in this blog . For full details and contact information for each award, visit the “ SOT Awards ” web page on the SOT website. Awards supported by the SOT Endowment Fund are noted with an asterisk (*). January 8, 2026 Biotechnology Specialty Section BTSS Battelle Postdoctoral Award ...

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Around the World of Toxicology: January 2026 Partner Activities Update

By Matthew Campen posted 15 days ago

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Each month, SOT provides an update on activities and events of importance to the toxicology community through the release of the “Around the World of Toxicology” blog. To submit an event, opportunity, or information for consideration for inclusion in the monthly “Around the World of Toxicology” blog, complete the special submission form for “Around the World of Toxicology” items . Please note that only activities by societies and professional associations (i.e., nonprofits) will be considered. If you are an organization or company seeking to promote an event, please submit your activity to the SOT “ Calendar of Events ...

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Application for Hardship Relief Opens January 15

By Cynthia Rider posted 15 days ago

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Thanks to our generous donors , SOT is able to support members enduring hardship due to unexpected disruption in employment. This support can take one of the following forms: payment of Annual Meeting registration, payment of SOT membership dues, or assistance with travel expenses to the Annual Meeting. The application opens on January 15 on a first-come, first-served basis and will close on February 1. The application requirements include: Proof of employment termination from January 1, 2025, or later Attestation of continued unemployment Full or ...

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Discover the Candidates on the 2026–2027 SOT Ballot

By Matthew Campen posted 15 days ago

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The election for openings on the 2026–2027 SOT Council and the Elected Committees is currently underway. This blog contains a listing of the candidates that appear on the ballot. Thank you to all those who agreed to appear on the ballot and serve if elected. Voting in the election is a privilege reserved for Full and Associate members. Voting members received an email on Monday, January 5 , with a link to the ballot. If you are a Full or Associate member and did not receive an email with the ballot or experiencing difficulties voting , please contact SOT Headquarters . SOT COUNCIL Vice President–Elect ...

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We Need Your Help to Bring the 5K Back to SOT!

By Cynthia Rider posted 12-18-2025

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Have you been missing the annual 5K that was part of the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in the past? Or are you hearing about it for the first time and thinking, “I would love that”? Well, we need your help to bring the 5K back to SOT! San Diego is the perfect venue for holding the newly renamed Dose Makes the Distance 5K, as the route takes participants along the waterfront outside the convention center. To make this a reality, we’re looking for sponsors to support the costs associated with hosting a 5K. If you know someone or some organization/company that would be willing to contribute, please ...

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CAMAN Webinar Series—Effective CV Development: Industry

By Toufan Parman posted 12-18-2025

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The SOT Career Advancement, Mentoring, and Networking (CAMAN) Committee is launching a series of webinars focusing on strategies to enhance a CV to support members in career transition. The first online session , “ Effective CV Development: Industry , ” will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, 12:00 n oon – 1 :00 pm (US EST , UTC -5) . This webinar series clarifies what hiring managers scan for and how to translate academic, government, or early career experience into impactful CVs. Topics include page length and structure, a pplicant t ...

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One Last Chance to Submit Your Research for the 2026 Annual Meeting!

By James Luyendyk posted 12-18-2025

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Do you have new data to share since the previous abstract deadline? The Late-Breaking Abstract S ubmission S ite is now open and will remain open until Thursday, January 22 . The late-breaking abstract submission fee is $95 . And NEW this year : If accepted, late-breaking abstracts will be scheduled for Wednesday aftern o on , March 2 5 , in the ToxExpo Hall . All accepted abstracts will be scheduled in P oster S essions; there will be no P latform S essions for late-breaking abstracts . Complete information, including ...

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The Search Is On for a New ToxSci Editor-in-Chief

By Cynthia Rider posted 12-18-2025

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Jeffrey Peters SOT and Toxicological Sciences , the Society’s official journal, have been fortunate to have Jeffrey Peters as the Editor-in-Chief for the past six years. We thank him for his service and dedication and respect his decision to step down in June 2026 due to professional commitment s . In light of this decision, SOT will be conduct ing a search for the next Editor-in-Chief in the coming months . The mission of Toxicological Sciences ( ToxSci ) is to publish a broad spectrum of impactful research in ...

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