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Deadline for SOT Awards Is Coming Up: October 9 Marks the Final Date for Nominations

By Marie Fortin posted 4 days ago
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The time to nominate exceptional friends and colleagues for a 2024 SOT Award, presented by the SOT Awards Committee, is fast approaching with just over two weeks remaining! Nominations are due October 9 for these awards: SOT Achievement Award —recognizes an SOT member who has made significant contributions to toxicology within 15 years of obtaining their highest earned degree SOT Arnold J. Lehman Award —recognizes an SOT member who has made a major contribution to risk assessment and/or the regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award —recognizes an SOT member who has made substantial and seminal ...
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Applications for SOT Undergraduate Research Award Due October 16

By Jaime Mirowsky posted 4 days ago
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SOT support for undergraduate students changes lives. The SOT Undergraduate Research Award not only recognizes an outstanding student with an accepted abstract but supports travel and lodging to attend the 2024 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo. One experience that can have a huge impact on a student considering graduate school is attending an SOT meeting: being immersed in the latest and greatest toxicology, having the opportunity to present your work, and networking with esteemed toxicologists. The SOT Faculty United for Toxicology Undergraduate Recruitment and Education (FUTURE) Committee encourages undergraduates with research to present at this year’s ...
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Upcoming Committee and Component Group Award Deadlines: October and November 2023

By Dori Germolec posted 4 days ago
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In addition to SOT awards, fellowships, and Supported Awards with an October 9 application/nomination deadline, the 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 November 30, 2023, are listed in this blog. This year, SOT launched a new awards application platform , making it easier than ever to find awards and manage your applications. I encourage you to use the new search functionality to identify awards for which you are eligible and to use the ...
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Around the World of Toxicology: October 2023 Partner Activities Update

By James Luyendyk posted 4 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 .” Reminders of Upcoming, Previously ...
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It’s Time to Be InTOXicating! Submit a Talk Proposal

By Dori Germolec posted 11 days ago
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Do you have a unique personal story associated with your work or an interesting twist on a well-known subject? Consider submitting an InTOXicating Science Talk proposal! Submissions are due November 30, 2023. The SOT InTOXicating Science Talks program began in 2022 and involves SOT members taking the stage for conversational presentations (along the lines of certain branded talks that are a three-letter man’s name) that showcase scientists and science in new ways. This year, SOT will once again select up to three speakers to deliver their talks on Monday, March 11, 2024, in Salt Lake City, Utah, as part of the SOT 63rd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo . The ...
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Recognize Excellence in Animal Welfare or Public Communications through SOT Award Opportunities

By Marie Fortin posted 11 days ago
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Two notable SOT awards, the Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award and the Public Communications Award , honor those who are making a difference through advancing the way testing is conducted and the way toxicology is viewed publicly, respectively. If you know someone deserving, consider nominating them for these prestigious awards. 2023 SOT Enhancement of Animal Welfare award recipient Erin H. Hill (right) with Sue Marty, a former SOT Councilor (left) Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award The Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award recognizes SOT members who advance toxicological science by developing and fostering the implementation of methods ...
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Fund Your Travel to the SOT Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City through Graduate Student Travel Support

By Marie Fortin posted 11 days ago
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Are you a graduate student with a passion for toxicology, eager to showcase your research on a prestigious platform? The SOT Graduate Student Travel Support award program is designed to assist graduate students pursuing a PhD in toxicology by providing financial support to attend the annual SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo. The SOT meeting is a hub for innovation, knowledge exchange, and networking, making it an invaluable experience for toxicologists at any level. To qualify for this support, you must be a PhD candidate in toxicology with a graduation date after the 2024 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo (March 10–14, 2024), hold a current SOT Student memberships ...
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Celebrate National Postdoc Appreciation Week, September 18-22!

By Anke Tukker posted 18 days ago
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The National Postdoctoral Association (NPA) created National Postdoc Appreciation Week (NPAW) to recognize postdocs and their many accomplishments. SOT has nearly 500 postdoctoral members who make meaningful contributions to the Society and toward advancing the science of toxicology and building for the future of the discipline. The 2023 theme for NPAW “International Researchers in America.” SOT is proud that about 20% of its Postdoctoral members come from outside the United States The SOT Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) joins with the NPA in focusing attention on the contributions and achievements of postdoctoral scholars. Visit the NPAW ...
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Recognize Excellence in Toxicology Education and Mentoring by Making an SOT Award Nomination

By Marie Fortin posted 18 days ago
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SOT understands the significance of its mentors and educators and honors their outstanding contributions through three prestigious awards: the Education Award , the Toxicologist Mentoring Award , and the Undergraduate Educator Award . 2023 Education Award recipient Bevin Page Engelward, ScD (right) with 2023 Toxicologist Mentoring Award recipient Robyn Leigh Tanguay, PhD (left) Education Award The Education Award pays homage to those individuals who have made substantial contributions to the instruction and mentorship of toxicologists and have actively advanced education within the broader realm of toxicology. To be considered for this award, ...
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Call for Papers: Share Your Expertise with Toxicological Sciences

By Jeffrey Peters posted 18 days ago
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The primary focus of Toxicological Sciences , the official SOT journal, is to publish a wide spectrum of impactful research in toxicology, but the journal also enthusiastically welcomes and publishes influential reviews in various formats. ToxSci is inviting all SOT members and other experts to submit their insightful and timely reviews via one of three approaches: Contemporary Reviews : These concise pieces provide expert analysis of crucial and emerging topics in toxicology. Offering readers a quick yet comprehensive understanding of cutting-edge subjects. In-Depth Reviews : For those seeking to delve deeper into critical issues ...
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Recognize Excellence in Safety Evaluation and Toxicological Leadership by Nominating Individuals for SOT Awards

By Marie Fortin posted 24 days ago
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Do you know an individual who has significantly shaped the fields of safety evaluation, risk assessment, or regulatory toxicology? Here’s your chance to honor their exceptional contributions by nominating them for the Arnold J. Lehman Award and the Founders Award (for Outstanding Leadership in Toxicology) . 2023 Arnold J. Lehman Award recipient Elaine M. Faustman, PhD, DABT, ATS (right) with then-Treasurer Mary Gilbert, PhD (left) Arnold J. Lehman Award The Arnold J. Lehman Award honors those who have made a lasting impact on risk assessment and chemical agent regulation, including pharmaceuticals, by applying sound scientific principles ...
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Apply by October 16 for 2024 SOT Award Opportunities for Undergraduate Students and Faculty

By Corie Ellison posted 24 days ago
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Looking for opportunities in toxicology for undergraduate students? The SOT Committee on Diversity Initiatives (CDI) is welcoming applications for several awards pertaining to undergraduates and undergraduate faculty. These award applications are due October 16 . Undergraduate students are encouraged to apply for the valuable opportunities featured in this blog. We also encourage faculty to share these opportunities with their students. Undergraduate Diversity Program Student and Advisor Travel Awards Undergraduate Diversity Program recipients participate in the Tox Squad icebreaker activity during the 2023 SOT Annual Meeting ...
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ToxSci September 2023 Issue Available

By Laurie Haws posted 24 days ago
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The September 2023 issue of Toxicological Sciences includes ToxSpotlight articles on how exposure to a specific phthalate may tamper with the ovarian insulin-like growth factor 1 system, affecting the reproductive health of female mice, and on a new high-throughput assay that may provide an in vitro solution to studying structural cardiotoxicity. The issue also features an In-Depth Review that examines the taxonomic domain of applicability in a cross-species adverse outcome pathway network for thyroid hormone system disruption. In-Depth Review: “ Cross-Species Applicability of an Adverse Outcome Pathway Network for Thyroid Hormone System Disruption ...
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Taking the Initiative to Grow in Diverse Ways: A Reflection on a Unique Opportunity

By Antonio Saporito posted 24 days ago
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I am beginning my third year as a PhD student at New York University, and under the guidance of SOT members Judith Zelikoff, PhD, and Terry Gordon, PhD, I am researching the occupational health outcomes of workers in commercial kitchens who are chronically exposed to cooking emissions. I am honored to have been selected for the SOT Diversity Initiatives Career Development Award . Using these funds, I was able to attend a Skills for Health and Research Professionals (SHARP) training session offered by the Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health. This workshop impressively demonstrated modeling environmental mixtures with its intensive analytical ...
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Abstract Submission Site Now Open for the 2024 Annual Meeting

By Laurie Haws posted 08-31-2023
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Do you have newly completed research that you’re ready to showcase? Share it with the SOT community by submitting an abstract for the SOT 63rd Annual Meeting and ToxExpo , taking place March 10–14, 2024, in Salt Lake City Utah. Your abstract could join more than 2,000 scientific presentations highlighting the latest findings, cutting-edge technology, and intriguing insights in the field of toxicology. To assist applicants by ensuring that their abstract contains all the required content for acceptance, the SOT Scientific Program Committee has elected to create an abstract submission form that instructs applicants to break their abstract into ...
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President’s Message: SOT Budget Considerations Affecting All Members

By Dori Germolec posted 08-31-2023
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In a message last week , I shared how SOT Council decided to streamline some operations for the 2023–2024 budget year by pausing funding for a handful of programs while discontinuing a few. In this message, I want to share some budget updates that affect all SOT members. First, SOT remains in a strong financial position because of the wise investments and budget strategies of previous SOT Councils. I am grateful to them and hope you are, too, for their strong leadership, forethought, and contributions that have helped the Society thrive, as well as survive. The Society successfully navigated the COVID pandemic and has continued to provide many of the resources, ...
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Advancing Translational Toxicological Research: Recognizing Excellence through SOT Awards

By Marie Fortin posted 08-31-2023
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SOT recognizes exceptional scientists whose translational research or practice has enhanced human health through the SOT Translational Impact Award and the SOT Translational/Bridging Travel Award . These awards convey the profound impact that innovative research can have on the understanding of toxicity and its implications for human well-being. 2022 Translational Impact Award recipient Tomás R. Guilarte, PhD (right) with Vice President-Elect Cynthia V. Rider PhD, DABT (left) Translational Impact Award The Translational Impact Award is a testament to the power of recent and outstanding clinical, environmental health, and translational ...
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Upcoming Committee and Component Group Award Deadlines: September and October 2023

By Dori Germolec posted 08-31-2023
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2023 SOT/SOT Endowment Fund/IUTOX Travel Award recipients with IUTOX President José Manautou, PhD, ATS (second from left) In addition to SOT Awards and Supported Awards with an October 9 application/nomination deadline, the 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 October 31, 2023, are listed in this blog. This year, SOT launched a new awards application platform making it easier than ever to find awards and manage your applications. I encourage you ...
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Around the World of Toxicology: September 2023 Partner Activities Update

By James Luyendyk posted 08-31-2023
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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 .” Reminders of Upcoming, Previously ...
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President’s Message: SOT Continues Efforts to Effectively and Efficiently Support Its Mission

By Dori Germolec posted 08-24-2023
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In my first President’s Message , I outlined the steps SOT would take to develop a 2024–2026 Strategic Plan, including small focus group discussions, individual interviews, and a survey. We are completing this research phase of the project, and I thank everyone who responded to our participation request(s). In preparation for this Strategic Planning year, during its June meeting, SOT Council spent time examining SOT programs and priorities to determine how SOT should focus its energy and resources during the coming year. One action resulting from this discussion was to place a funding hold on select programs that either overlap with another program or that ...
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