Registration is required for this free webinar
Hosted by the SOT In Vitro and Alternative Methods Specialty Section
Toxicology is at a crucial inflection point, driven by unprecedented global shifts towards New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)—such as in vitro models, in silico techniques, and integrated testing strategies. These scientific advances are fundamentally reshaping international regulatory landscapes, creating a rapidly growing demand for skilled toxicologists worldwide. This webinar provides US-based graduate students with a targeted roadmap for launching a successful post-PhD career or postdoc abroad, focusing on countries at the forefront of NAMs adoption (e.g., Europe, Canada, Japan). We will move beyond traditional career advice to illuminate how expertise in alternative methods directly translates into highly competitive, global opportunities.
Key areas covered will include:
- The Global Regulatory Shift: How major international bodies (EU-REACH, OECD) are driving the acceptance of NAMs, and the regulatory toxicologist jobs this creates in government, industry, and CROs outside the US.
- Postdoc and Research Opportunities Abroad: Strategies for securing international research positions, including the Fulbright Program, prestigious European fellowships, and cutting-edge labs focused on Organ-on-a-Chip and High-Throughput Screening.
- International Industry Careers: Analyzing post-grad roles in the Pharmaceuticals and Cosmetics sectors, where the phase-out of animal testing is accelerated by NAMs legislation (e.g., the EU Cosmetic Regulation).
- Academic and Consulting Paths: Navigating professorships and establishing an international consulting career utilizing expertise in predictive and mechanistic toxicology.
Join us to learn how to position yourself as an expert in the future of toxicology and turn your graduate degree into a launchpad for an impactful international career.
Speakers
Marta Szukalska, PhD, Assistant Professor, Poznan University of Medical Sciences, Poland
Donna Macmillan, PhD, Director of Outreach and Capacity Building, International Collaboration on Cosmetics Safety (ICCS), United Kingdom
Sophie Cable, MSc, Human Safety Scientist, Unilever – Safety, Environmental and Regulatory Sciences, United Kingdom
Jinhee Choi, PhD, Professor at University of Seoul and CEO of Chemical Bigdata AI Solution (ChemBAI), South Korea