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In Memoriam: Richard A. Parent

By Matthew Campen posted 15 minutes ago

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This tribute was written by Robert W. Kapp Jr . Richard “Dick” A. Parent of Damariscotta, Maine—renowned toxicologist, fearless advocate in court, sailor, and indefatigable force of nature—passed away on February 12 , 2026 . True to form, he was actively practicing toxicology and racing his beloved sailboat right up to the end. He turned 91 on January 1 6 , and his life was, by any measure, a very good run. Dick lived every one of those years to the fullest. He was truly one of a kind. For those who didn’t have the chance to know Dick Parent, here’s a brief overview of the man and mentor I knew. ...

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Announcing the New 2026–2027 SOT Officers and Elected Committee Members

By Matthew Campen posted 15 minutes ago

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Thank you to the SOT members who participated in this year’s election. Congratulations to the newly elected officers and elected Committee members, who will begin their service on May 1, 202 6 . Following the  2026 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo , additional blogs will provide more information on these individuals, including the qualifications and volunteer contributions that led them to their new positions. Vice President–Elect Barbara L. Kaplan , PhD Mississippi State University Treasurer-Elect Gary D. Minsavage , PhD, DABT, MBA ExxonMobil Biomedical ...

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SAVE THE DATE: Webinar on Developing Competitive Scientific Session Proposals for 2027 Annual Meeting

By Robyn Tanguay posted 16 minutes ago

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Like most SOT members, speakers, poster presenters, exhibitors, and many others, members of the SOT Scientific Program Committee (SPC) and Continuing Education Committee (CEC) continue to prepare for the 202 6 Annual Meeting later this mo nth in San Diego . Yet for the SPC and CEC, planning has already started for the 20 27 Annual Meeting , which will be held in San Antonio. A few weeks after the 2026 Annual Meeting, SPC and CEC will host the annual proposal development webinar , on Monday , April 6 , at 1 :00 pm ...

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Celebrating the 2026 Best Postdoctoral Publication Awardees

By Esther Omaiye posted 25 minutes ago

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The SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) Executive Board is pleased to announce the three recipients of the 20 2 6 Best Postdoctoral Publication Award (BPPA)! The BPPA recognizes talented postdoctoral researchers who have recently published papers in the field of toxicology as a result of their postdoctoral research. The PDA Executive Board received a record number of applications this year and wants to thank all of the applicants for submitting their exceptional papers! Haoxuan Chen, PhD University of California Los Angeles Chen, Haoxuan, Airi Harui, Yu Feng, ...

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SOT Endowment Recognizes Accomplishments and Donors

By Ranulfo Lemus Olalde posted 6 days ago

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The 2025 SOT Endowment Annual Report highlights the generosity of SOT members and friends in supporting long-term investment in the careers of toxicologists and activities that meet the Society’s strategic goals. With prudent oversight by the Endowment Fund Board and SOT Council, the Endowment Fund balance reached $6.1 million at the June 2025 year-end. D uring the 2024 – 2025 fiscal year, SOT disbursed more than $ 173,000 from the SOT Endowment F unds, including awards to more than 177 scientists ( predominantly trainees ) , as well as funding for multiple ...

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SOT Meeting Preparation: Level Up Your Networking Skills Webinar and More

By Alexandra Noel posted 6 days ago

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Enjoy the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo but dread introducing yourself to new people? The SOT Career Advancement, Mentoring, and Networking (CAMAN) Committee has a webinar for you! The “ How t o Level Up Your Networking Skills as a n Introvert ” webinar will explore practical strategies specially designed for toxicologists who want to build meaningful professional connections. “How to Level Up Your Networking Skills as an Introvert” March 12, 2026 12:00 N oon (US EDT, UTC -4) Whether you are attending conferences, collaborating with ...

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ToxSci February 2026 Issue Available

By James Luyendyk posted 6 days ago

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The February 2026 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes two #ToxSpotlight articles: One focuses on the development of ordinary differential equation (ODE)-based quantitative adverse outcome pathways for platinum-induced nephrotoxicity by defining both an in vitro and an in vivo data-driven model, while the other examined the impact of doxorubicin on the contractility of cell sheet tissues made from human-induced pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes ( hiPSC -CMs) maintained at a steady pacing rate of 1 Hz. The issue also features an editorial remembering Dr. James E. Gibson who passed away on November 22, ...

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Around the World of Toxicology: March 2026 Partner Activities Update

By Matthew Campen posted 6 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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Barry H. Rumack Receives 2026 SOT Honorary Member

By Patrick Allard posted 6 days ago

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SOT recognizes nonmembers who embody outstanding and sustained achievements in the field of toxicology and/or allied disciplines with Honorary membership. SOT is bestowing Barry H. Rumack, MD, with Honorary Membership in recognition of his groundbreaking work in determining toxicity risks associated with acetaminophen and developing a treatment for acetaminophen toxicity. Dr. Rumack earned his BS in microbiology at the University of Chicago and his MD at the University of Wisconsin. He completed his residency at the University of Colorado and fellowships with the National Institutes of Health, University of Chicago, and Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh (United ...

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Plan. Navigate. Connect. The SOT 2026 App Has You Covered

By Cynthia Rider posted 13 days ago

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The 2026 SOT Event App is your pocket-sized meeting guide, designed to help you find the right sessions, navigate the ToxExpo , connect with colleagues, and watch recordings after the meeting. Build a custom schedule, access abstracts and speaker details, navigate the convention center, message fellow attendees, and stream on-demand recordings—all from your phone or tablet. How to Get the App New this year, if you still have the 2025 SOT Event App on your mobile device, it will automatically update to the 2026 version! If you need to get the App, s earch “ SOT 2026 ” ...

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Two Hot Topic Sessions Sailing to the 2026 Annual Meeting!

By James Luyendyk posted 13 days ago

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Returning to the Annual Meeting are Hot Topic S ession s, which are 90-minute sessions addressing timely research. The Scientific Program Committee ( SPC ) received a large number of Hot Topic proposals — thank you to all submitters. Two Hot Topic Sessions were selected for presentation in San Diego. Mind Over Microplastics: Exposure, Mechanisms, and Emerging Regulatory Frontiers Tuesday, March 24 , 1 : 00 PM to 2 : 3 0 PM  Micro- and nanoplastics (MNPs) infiltrate the environment at exponentially increasing rates on a global scale. Public and scientific concern ...

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A. Jay Gandolfi Receives 2026 SOT Toxicologist Mentoring Award

By Patrick Allard posted 13 days ago

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This award recognizes an SOT member who has displayed a commitment to mentoring and whose advice and counsel have substantially enhanced the career development of toxicologists. A. Jay Gandolfi, PhD, is recognized with the 2026 SOT Toxicologist Mentoring Award for more than four decades of dedicated mentorship that has shaped the careers of students, postdoctoral fellows, junior faculty, and collaborators across toxicology. Dr. Gandolfi received his doctoral training in biochemistry and biophysics from Oregon State University (with a minor in toxicology) and completed post-graduate training at the Mayo Clinic and Pacific Northwest Laboratories before joining ...

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Alison Cory Pearson Elder Receives 2026 SOT Translational Impact Award

By Patrick Allard posted 13 days ago

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This award recognizes a scientist whose recent (within the last 10 years) outstanding clinical, environmental health, or translational research has improved human and/or public health in an area of toxicological concern. Alison C. P. Elder, PhD, is recognized with the 2026 SOT Translational Impact Award for her pioneering translational research on inhaled engineered nanoparticles and ambient air pollutant aerosols, work that has helped connect real-world exposure and dosimetry to health-relevant outcomes and human risk evaluation. After earning her PhD in environmental toxicology from the University of California Irvine and completing postdoctoral training ...

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Tisha King-Heiden Receives 2026 SOT Rekha Mehendale Undergraduate Educator Award

By Patrick Allard posted 13 days ago

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This award, sponsored by the SOT Endowment, recognizes an SOT member who is distinguished by outstanding contributions to the teaching of undergraduate students in toxicology and toxicology-related areas and whose efforts support the Society’s strategic efforts to “build for the future of toxicology.” Tisha C. King-Heiden, PhD, is awarded the 2026 SOT Rekha Mehendale Undergraduate Educator Award for her outstanding commitment to undergraduate toxicology education and her innovative efforts to recruit, train, and prepare students for careers and advanced study in toxicology and environmental health. Dr. King-Heiden earned her BS in Biology (marine biology ...

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Apply Now for the Graduate Intern Fellowship in Toxicology (GIFT) Award

By Kimberly Zaccaria posted 20 days ago

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The SOT Education and Experiential Opportunities Committee encourages outstanding doctoral students to pursue an internship in toxicology that advances their professional and scientific development. To support this goal , the Graduate Intern Fellowship in Toxicology (GIFT) Award provides re cipients with up to $3,000 to supplement existing funding . Internships must span at least six consecutive weeks between May and August 20 26 . To learn more about the impact the GIFT Award can have , read a blog from 2025 GIFT recipient Landon Butler . In his ...

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Trainee Sign-Up for Poster Tours for Trainees Through March 6

By Ankit Laddha posted 20 days ago

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Co-authored by Esienanwan Efiong The SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) would like to announce that trainee  sign-up  is now open for the annual Poster Tours for Trainees   event during the 202 6 SOT Annual Meeting in San Diego . This is a valuable opportunity for graduate students and postdoctoral scholars to participate in a 90-minute guided Poster Tour with an expert toxicologist to explore topics related to your specific interests. Join your guide to take part in critical evaluation of cutting-edge toxicological methods and research findings. Additionally, you will have a unique opportunity ...

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Save the Date: SOT Virtual Annual Business Meeting on March 3

By Cynthia Rider posted 20 days ago

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The 2026 SOT Annual Business Meeting will be held virtually on March 3, 2026, 11:00 am to 12:30 pm (US EST, UTC -5). Register now. During the meeting, Council representatives will discuss the 2025–2026 SOT accomplishments, the Society’s financial status, and the results of the 2026–2027 election, among other topics. Outgoing SOT Council members also will be honored during this event. All SOT members are encouraged to attend the Annual Business Meeting. #Communique:SOTNews #SOT Activities #2026BusinessMeeting

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Get Ready to Feud at 2026 SOT: Contestants Needed!

By James Luyendyk posted 20 days ago

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We asked 100 toxicologists, “What new session type would you like to see in San Diego?”  S urvey says ... “Tox ShowDown : Family Feud style!” That's right! We're trying something new with Tox ShowDown , the only (thank goodness) toxicology-themed game show. Science, friends, fun , sequins . All your favorite things. Teams of toxicologists will battle it out in a game-show format inspired by Family Feud . The twist? All survey responses come from 100 non-toxicologists! Sign up to join one of the teams by emailing me . Expect surprises, laughs, and a new perspective on how ...

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Paloma I. Beamer Receives 2026 SOT Public Communications Award

By Patrick Allard posted 20 days ago

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The SOT Public Communications Award is presented to recognize an individual who has made a major contribution to broadening the general public’s awareness of toxicological issues, including public understanding of the role and importance of experimental animals in toxicological science, through any aspect of public communications, over a significant period of time. Paloma I. Beamer, PhD, is recognized with the 2026 SOT Public Communications Award for her sustained, community-centered communication and outreach on environmental exposures and health, with particular impact in communities that are historically underserved and disproportionately ...

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Senator Elissa Slotkin Receives 2026 SOT Science Policy Leadership Award

By Patrick Allard posted 20 days ago

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This award recognizes an elected government official (local, state, national, international) who demonstrates support for science related to protecting or advancing the health and safety of people, animals, and/or the environment. For her strong advocacy for federal investment in scientific research and development and actions to improve research and public health in the state of Michigan, Senator Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) has been awarded the SOT Science Policy Leadership Award. Seeing environmental protection and public health as a bipartisan issue, Senator Slotkin has supported funding increases for federal agencies such as the National Institutes of Health ...

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