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Past President’s Message: Thank You to All Who Served This Year

By Dori Germolec posted 6 hours ago
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I would like to extend heartfelt gratitude to all members of the 2023–2024 SOT Council, as well as those dedicated individuals serving on our Elected and Appointed Committees and leading the SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections. Your hard work and commitment have been instrumental in making the past year a resounding success. SOT Council tackled a big task this year in developing the Strategic Plan that will guide our Society for the next three years, and I believe that the result will serve as a great framework in the coming years. Thank you to all the SOT members that contributed to the strategic planning process through ...
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Legacy of Supporting Students in Graduate Programs Far from Home Continues: Apply for the Mehendale Welcome Award by May 30

By Vivek Dadhania posted 6 hours ago
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On May 30, applications will close for the first Mehendale Welcome Award, which will financially assist newly enrolled international graduate students in a biomedical scientific research program, with preference to those enrolled in a toxicology program, while they are adjusting to a new country (e.g., US). Rekha and Harihara Mehendale, for whom this award is named, were known for offering “a home away from home” to their students. As Dr. Mehendale’s final and only student at that time, I had the privilege of spending extensive time with him, from our initial email exchange in 2008 to our final interaction in 2022. Dr. Mehendale’s meticulous screening ...
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ToxSci May 2024 Issue Available

By Cynthia Rider posted 6 hours ago
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The May 2024 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes a Contemporary Review that comprehensively overviews all relevant aspects inherent to intestinal failure-associated liver disease. The issue also features an In-Depth Review about insights into the occurrence, identification, contamination status, exposure limits, and toxicity of new unregulated disinfection by-products (nitrosamine DBPs) in drinking water while a Forum article explores the rabbit as a model species for general toxicology studies. Additionally, #ToxSpotlight articles describe how pyrolysis gas chromatography and mass spectrometry are used to evaluate microplastics in human placental samples ...
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Highlights from the Events for Trainees at the 2024 SOT Annual Meeting

By Anke Tukker posted 6 hours ago
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The 2024 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo was chockful of exciting science and networking opportunities. The SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA), for which I serve as Executive Board Chair, organized a slate of events to provide unique events especially tailored to the interests and needs of trainees. PDA Vice Chair Olawande Olagoke and I hosted a Tiny Tox Talk titled “We Have to Talk: Dealing with Difficult Conversations as a Postdoc.” The Tiny Tox Theater set-up allowed for an interactive and dynamic conversation with the audience. 2024 PDA Luncheon in Salt Lake City, Utah The PDA Luncheon on Tuesday offered an opportunity for postdocs at the meeting ...
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SETAC Invites SOT Members to Its 45th Annual Meeting in October

By Matthew Campen posted 6 hours ago
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This blog was prepared by and is being shared on behalf of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) as part of a blog exchange between SETAC and SOT. SETAC extends a warm invitation to members from SOT to attend the SETAC North America 45th Annual Meeting, which will be held from October 20–24, 2024, in Fort Worth, Texas. The meeting has a robust scientific program containing a variety of sessions. The meeting will span five days and includes 10 parallel oral sessions a day, poster sessions, plenty of engaging networking opportunities, and much more. More than 2,000 participants are expected from academia, business, government, ...
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Around the World of Toxicology: May 2024 Partner Activities Update

By Matthew Campen posted 6 hours 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 .” Activity Announcements, Updates, ...
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Emanuela Corsini, Kembra Howdeshell, Marianna Stamou, and Courtney Sulentic Have Been Elected to the SOT Nomination Committee

By James Luyendyk posted 7 days ago
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SOT is pleased to announce the four newly elected members of the SOT Nominating Committee: Emanuela Corsini, PhD; Kembra L. Howdeshell, PhD; Marianna Stamou, PhD, DABT, and Courtney E. W. Sulentic, PhD. The Nominating Committee is charged with submitting nominations for each SOT elective office and Committee. Emanuela Corsini Dr. Corsini is Professor of toxicology at the School of Pharmacy at the Università degli Studi di Milano. She is active in training undergraduate and graduate students and in research. Her research focuses on the refinement of alternative in vitro tests for immunotoxicity and on the understanding at the molecular level ...
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Congratulations to Silvia Berlanga de Moraes Barros, 2024 IUTOX Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

By Dori Germolec posted 7 days ago
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SOT member Silvia Berlanga de Moraes Barros, PharmD, PhD, received the 2024 International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) Lifetime Achievement Award during the IUTOX-supported 12th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC) last week. Dr. Barros was nominated for this award by SOT and the Spanish Association of Toxicology (AETOX). A special thank you goes to the SOT Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists (HOT) Special Interest Group for recommending Dr. Barros to SOT Council and assisting with the nomination letter. To quote from the SOT nomination letter, “Professor Silvia Barros is a role model for the younger generation of toxicologists in Brazil ...
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SOT Members Invited to Virtual Town Hall with Visit Orlando

By Dori Germolec posted 14 days ago
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During its meeting in January 2024, SOT Council met with Visit Orlando to discuss concerns expressed by SOT members about how safe attendees of the 64th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo will be based on Florida legislative actions in recent years. Council felt that it was extremely helpful to be able to discuss these topics directly with Visit Orlando and receive more detailed information about the state of affairs in the city. As a result, Council is giving this opportunity to the SOT membership by hosting a webinar on April 30 at 1:00 pm (US EDT, UTC -4) featuring guests from Visit Orlando to address any questions or concerns of SOT leaders and members. You ...
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Get Feedback on Your 2025 Session Proposal before You Have to Submit the Final Version

By Cynthia Rider posted 14 days ago
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When considering which Scientific Session and Continuing Education course proposals to accept for the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, endorsement of the proposal is an important factor. These endorsements can come from SOT Component Groups as well as SOT Committees. For example, Roundtables and Education-Career Development Sessions are often endorsed by Special Interest Groups and Committees as opposed to Specialty Sections. To make sure proposals are as strong as they can be, many endorsing groups will pre-review session proposals to provide feedback that can be incorporated into a proposal before it is officially submitted to the SPC by the May 15 deadline. ...
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It Takes a Village: Insights from the 2024 NPA Annual Conference in Seattle

By Olawande Olagoke posted 14 days ago
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Dr. Olawande Olagoke at the 2024 NPA Annual Conference As the airliner descended into the Seattle skyline, the picturesque background of the popular medical TV show set in the Emerald City came to mind. Luckily, it wasn’t pouring rain, so the Space Needle stood out among the architectural marvels between Lake Washington and Elliot Bay. Shortly before Grey’s Anatomy played its role in cementing Seattle on the pop-culture map, a committee of postdoc reps across America came together at the Science’s NextWave Postdoc Network in Washington, DC, in 2002 with the goal of “improving the postdoctoral experience.” The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) was ...
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Kimberly Hodge-Bell, Eric McDuffie, and Kathryn Page Have Been Elected to the SOT Membership Committee

By James Luyendyk posted 14 days ago
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SOT is pleased to showcase the three newly elected members of the Membership Committee: Kimberly C. Hodge-Bell, PhD, DABT; J. Eric McDuffie, PhD; and Kathryn E. Page, PhD, DABT. The Membership Committee is charged with examining the qualifications of the candidates for membership at least four times per year and shall report its recommendations to the Executive Director. Kimberly C. Hodge-Bell Dr. Hodge-Bell is a scientific strategic leader with a career focused on risk assessment and risk-based defense. She provides toxicology support regarding scientific human health risk assessment principles for new and existing products to enable successful ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Report: Exploring Cannabis Use During Pregnancy and Its Impact on Reproduction and Development

By Meaghan Loy posted 14 days ago
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During the 2024 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, a Symposium Session titled “Looking through the Haze: Is the Picture Any Clearer on the Effects of Cannabis and Cannabis-Related Products on Reproduction & Development?” provided a platform for an in-depth exploration of the intricate landscape of cannabis use during pregnancy and its impact on reproductive and developmental outcomes. Led by esteemed researchers and experts in the field, the Symposium delved into various aspects, from epidemiology and molecular mechanisms to translational approaches and systematic data mapping studies. Attendees were presented with comprehensive insights and cutting-edge research ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Report: How Metal Mix Exposures Are Shaping Human Health

By Ruth Meletz posted 14 days ago
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The intricate biological interactions between humans and their environments have long been a subject of concern. Our lives have become entwined with an ever-expanding array of chemical compounds. Yet, despite this pervasive exposure, our understanding of how these chemicals interact within our bodies remains far from comprehensive. Traditionally, toxicology has largely focused on studying the effects of individual chemicals, and standards and regulations designed to protect human health have predominantly relied on data derived from single chemical exposures. However, this approach fails to capture the complex reality of our everyday lives, where we ...
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Patrick Allard, Brittany L. Baisch, Suzanne E. Fenton, Erin P. Hines, and Jacqueline Kinyamu-Akunda Have Been Elected to the SOT Awards Committee

By James Luyendyk posted 21 days ago
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SOT is pleased to showcase the five newly elected members of the Awards Committee: Patrick Allard, PhD; Brittany L. Baisch, PhD, DABT; Suzanne E. Fenton, PhD; Erin P. Hines, PhD, DABT; and Jacqueline Kinyamu-Akunda, DVM, PhD. The Awards Committee is charged with reviewing all suggestions and recommendations regarding the awards it has been designated by Council to confer and with selecting the recipient or recipients for each award. Patrick Allard Dr. Allard is a recognized scholar, based at University of California Los Angeles, whose work resides at the intersection of toxicology, genetics, and epigenetics. This has been made possible ...
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Science On Demand: A Roundup of SOT Webinar Recordings Released January 1–March 31, 2024

By James Luyendyk posted 21 days ago
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Many of the webinars hosted by SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections—collectively known as the SOT Component Groups—are recorded and added to the SOT Video Library so that SOT members and others can watch these valuable presentations at any time. SOT Committees, the Postdoctoral Assembly, and Graduate Student Leadership Committee also host webinars that are recorded. In this blog, you will find a listing of all the recent webinar recordings that have been added to the SOT Video Library . Advancing the Science of PFAS Mixtures Assessment Watch Webinar Hosted by: SOT Risk Assessment and Mixtures Specialty Sections ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Report: Can the Microbiome Mediate the Toxicity of Environmental Chemicals?

By Kasey Mohan posted 21 days ago
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The microbiome, often considered to be “the second genome,” has become increasingly recognized as relevant to human health over recent years. The microbiome is composed of bacteria, archaea, fungi, and viruses. In the gastrointestinal tract, it contributes over 200-thousand unique genomes linked to 171 million proteins, totaling to a microbial cell count of approximately 10^13. Each person is estimated to house several hundred microbial species. Given the complexity of the microbiome, there is much that has yet to be discovered, and uncertainty remains regarding some of its functions that are already known. An example of one such uncertainty is whether the ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Report: Unlocking the RNA Realm: An Introduction to the Intriguing World of lncRNAs

By Ruth Meletz posted 21 days ago
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In the vast world of molecular biology, there is a class of genetic players known as long non-coding RNAs (lncRNAs). These molecules, typically spanning over 200 nucleotides in length, make up a huge part of our genome and differ from our traditional genes—they don’t make proteins. Despite this, they have emerged as pivotal regulators in various biological processes, influencing gene expression through diverse mechanisms (i.e., chromatin remodeling, transcriptional and translational regulation, RNA and protein stability modulation, RNA alternative splicing, and protein localization). Recently, scientists have been intrigued by how these lncRNAs may be involved ...
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2024 Annual Meeting Report: Air Pollution, Aging, and Neurocognitive Disease

By Courtney McClure posted 21 days ago
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The world’s population of ages 60 and older is projected to nearly double by the year 2050. This, along with the statistic that seven million people in the US live with dementia, is alarming. The Symposium Session “The State of the Science Linking Environmental Chemicals to Age-Related Neurocognitive Disease” opened with a crash course on air pollution and the complexity of particulate matter as a mixture. With particulate matter, the size of the particles is directly linked to their potential for causing health problems. The mechanism of effect, however, is unknown. The first speaker, Allison Kupsco from Columbia University, introduced extracellular RNA (exRNA) ...
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2025 Session Proposal Site Open with May 15 Deadline—Plus, Gain Proposal Tips during an Upcoming Webinar

By Cynthia Rider posted 28 days ago
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Even though the 2024 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo is barely in the rearview, it’s time to look ahead and begin preparing proposals for Scientific Sessions or Continuing Education courses for the 2025 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo , as the Proposal Submission Site is officially open! To help your preparation, review the preparation and submission instructions on the 2025 Annual Meeting website and plan on attending the webinar “ Developing Competitive Scientific Session Proposals: The Importance of Endorsers ” at 1:00 pm (US EDT, UTC -4) on Thursday, April 11. This webinar is hosted by the SOT Scientific Program Committee and is designed to ...
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SOT Members Invited to Virtual Town Hall with Visit Orlando

By Dori Germolec posted 14 days ago
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Get Feedback on Your 2025 Session Proposal before You Have to Submit the Final Version

By Cynthia Rider posted 14 days ago
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2025 Session Proposal Site Open with May 15 Deadline—Plus, Gain Proposal Tips during an Upcoming Webinar

By Cynthia Rider posted 28 days ago
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Discover How to Develop and Submit a Strong Proposal for the 2025 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo

By Cynthia Rider posted 02-29-2024
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