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Thank you for attending the SOT Annual Meeting March 11–15, 2012!

Mark your calendar SOT Annual Meeting March 10–14, 2013.

Submit Session Proposals Now—April 30.

Recent Email from SOT

SOT 2012 Member Profile Update
May 17, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

Thank you for being a valued member of the Society of Toxicology. As SOT is now preparing the 2012–2013 Membership Directory, I would like to ask that you take a few minutes to review the accuracy of your SOT member information before it is published in the SOT Membership Directory and on the SOT network, ToXchange. Your member information is the information that ToXchange utilizes to create your personal “MyPage” that you may further customize with your profile picture and additional information. Having your most updated member profile data and demographic information will allow SOT and your colleagues to communicate, connect, and collaborate with you.

To edit this information go to the SOT website. Please note that your degrees and certifications can be entered in the order you prefer. You can add listings for the alternate address types (such as Delivery, Business, and Home) by clicking the “add” button on the address line, and additional phone numbers by clicking on the “add” on the phone line. And while you’re at it, I encourage you to update the information accessed through the “demographics” button on your profile—it only takes a minute or so more.

Edits of your primary contact information completed by May 31 will be included in the 2012–2013 Membership Directory. Why not do it now to be sure your most current information is published?

Thank you for your assistance in insuring we have accurate membership records. If you have any questions, please contact SOT Membership Services at SOT Headquarters or 703.438.3115.

Sincerely Yours,

William Slikker Jr., PhD, ATS
2012–2013 President, Society of Toxicology

2012 RTP Rodent Pathology Course
May 15, 2012

SOT Undergraduate Affiliates,

We are forwarding this message on behalf of Nairi Hartooni, who founded the University of California, Berkeley, Toxicology Student Association and is now developing a newsletter to connect undergraduates interested in toxicology.

The SOT Education Committee
The Undergraduate Education Subcommittee

Dear Undergraduates,

It was a pleasure meeting some of you at the SOT National Meeting's Undergraduate Student Meeting. During the meeting we discussed the creation of an undergraduate newsletter that will help us stay connected and help SOT's Education Committee to develop a better understanding of our interest and participation in the field of toxicology. I will oversee the creation of this newsletter and would like to make sure that all of your ideas are heard. As the operation and involvement grows, we will have a more official organization of student leaders. I have created a short questionnaire for you to fill out if you are interested in contributing articles to this newsletter. Even if you don’t have a toxicology department, major, or a club, but are interested or involved in toxicology research, I ask that you consider being part of this newsletter. Take the online questionnaire by May 20.

Once you have expressed your interest in joining the newsletter team (by filling out the questionnaire), I will go ahead and invite you to our Google Group. I hope to compile articles from all of you by mid-June.

If you have additional ideas or concerns that the questionnaire does not address, please feel free to contact me via email.

Please realize that our creating this newsletter is the first step to a student initiative for greater interaction in SOT. I hope that you will join the newsletter group and help future generations of undergraduates in toxicology have greater support from SOT.

Best,

Nairi

MASOT Spring Scientific Webinar—May 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
May 14, 2012

Dear Colleague,

You are invited to participate in the MASOT Spring Scientific Webinar.

The theme is “Juvenile Toxicology” and will take place on May 15, 2012, from 2:00 pm–4:00 pm.

The meeting description and registration link are provided below.

We have a great group of expert speakers on the topic.

Dr. Robert M. Parker (Huntingdon Life Sciences)—Juvenile Toxicity Study Design and Methodology for Pharmaceuticals
Dr. Gregg D. Cappon (Pfizer)—Application of data obtained from juvenile animals toxicity studies in the pharmaceutical industry
Dr. Lynne Haber (Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment)—Evaluating Children’s Risk for Industrial Chemicals: Approaches and Issues

We look forward to a thought provoking meeting!

Regards,

Janet Gould
Vice President
Mid-Atlantic Society of Toxicology (MASOT)

Webinar Access Instructions
Topic: Juvenile Toxicology
Date and Time: Tuesday, May 15, 2012, 2:00 pm, EDT
Event number/Access code: 665 254 443
Event password: MASOT
Event address for attendees

Teleconference Information
Call-in toll-free number (US/Canada): 1.877.668.4490
Call-in toll number (US/Canada): 1.408.792.6300
Global call-in numbers
Toll-free dialing restrictions

SOT—Science News Alert
April 30, 2012

It has been my pleasure to serve as the 2011–2012 SOT President and to help develop and launch the SOT 2012–2015 Strategic Plan. Our commitment to aligning our programs and activities with our strategic priorities is demonstrated through the Society’s financial support and/or endorsement of meetings held around the globe. In addition to the two SOT Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) conferences listed below, the meetings help to foster our six key priorities:

Be a Forum for Novel Discoveries and Approaches Related to Toxicology
Increase the Impact of Toxicology on Human Health and Disease Prevention
Strengthen Partnerships with Scientific and Health-Based Organizations Worldwide
Increase Visibility of SOT as a Global Resource and its Members
Increase Reliance of Policy, Regulatory and Corporate Decision Makers on Science of Toxicology
Attract, Train, and Retain Toxicologists

Please see the information below and contact the organizers directly if you wish to participate.

You are encouraged to seek support for your meetings through the funding available for Non-SOT Meeting support and Global Initiative Funding.

Moreover, I know that many of you are polishing the SOT 2013 Annual Meeting proposals you will be submitting online by April 30 at 11:59 pm EDT. I look forward to seeing you in San Antonio, Texas, March 10–14 and to attending the scientific sessions you are developing.

Jon Cook, PhD, ATS
2011–2012 SOT President

SOT-Sponsored Meetings

SOT Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) Meetings

Building for Better Decisions: Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Data—Register at a Reduced Rate!

The Building for Better Decisions (B4BD) Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) meeting will be held May 8–11, 2012, at the US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. Toxicologists and other environmental scientists now face the challenge of integrating increasingly complex data to translate their work and predict adverse outcomes in various applications. This open, international workshop provides a unique opportunity to discuss the state of the science and data management and model interoperability needs with software engineers and database architects. Participants will identify and discuss new ways to advance new methods and technologies for the following key areas of: Exposure, Transport, and Transformation; Ecological Risk, Ecosystem Services, and Climate Change; Dose Response, Tox21, and Risk; Life Cycle / Multi-Criteria Assessment and Cost: Benefit Analysis; and Information Technology. A poster session with reception will feature nearly 50 posters submitted under these same themes. Both the posters and breakout group discussions will serve as the basis for perspective papers on the state of the science for each discipline and a set of recommendations for how to advance integrated modeling and interoperability. If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees.

PPTOX III: Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease: Evidence and Mechanisms—May 14–16

“PPTOX III: Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease: Evidence and Mechanisms,” will be held May 14–16 in Paris, France. This international conference will focus on the role of environmental exposures and nutrients during development on subsequent diseases/dysfunctions later in life. The goal of the PPTOX (Prenatal Programming and Toxicity) conference is to examine the animal and human data supporting this hypothesis (developmental basis of disease) by disease, target organ, and mechanism in order to review the current state of the literature and to identify mechanisms for the effects as well as to identify research gaps and challenges and to integrate the basic and applied science. PPTOX III will include 130 abstracts, 12 awards, and 43 speakers. For additional information, please visit the PPTOX III website.

SOT Sponsored and Endorsed Non-SOT Meetings

Eurotox 2012 in Stockholm, June 17–20—Late Breaking Abstract Submission Deadline June 6

Eurotox 2012, the 48th EUROTOX Congress, will take place in Stockholm, Sweden, June 17–20, 2012. The scientific program is designed with input from toxicologists from all parts of Europe and incorporates the cutting edge of toxicology and safety science. The congress will take place at the Stockholm Waterfront Congress Centre, which offers fantastic facilities for all activities including the continuing education program, exhibitions, and poster viewing. The scientific program is the result of a careful review of a large number of session proposals. There will be speakers from 20 different countries and presentations that cover the most up-to-date studies and results in the broad field of toxicology. The program includes 17 symposia, 7 workshops, oral sessions, keynote lectures, highlighted lectures, the Eurotox-SOT debate, a hot-issues debate, poster display, and the celebration of 50 years of toxicology in Europe and much more. The Eurotox 2012 congress offers six continuing education courses that connect to the theme of the congress “Safety Science Serving Society” and thus consider risk/safety assessment aspects to varying extent. The courses start at a basic level and end at pointing out emerging issues within the field. In order to support learning, all courses will encourage active participation of participants, for example by group discussions. Visit the Eurotox 2012 website to see the detailed scientific program and continuing educational courses as well as to submit late breaking abstracts and to register for the congress.

Teratology Society 52nd Annual Meeting—June 23–27

The 52nd Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society will be held June 23–27, 2012, in Baltimore, Maryland. The 2012 meeting theme is “Global Perspectives in Teratology” and will highlight birth defects research and issues, which have global impact. Topics include maternal/fetal health in developing countries, impacts of nuclear disasters on reproduction and development, effects of Vitamin D deficiency on maternal and fetal health, international controversies concerning hazard- versus risk-based regulations, and novel computational approaches for assessing safety during pregnancy and development. The interdisciplinary nature of the Society provides unique opportunities to look broadly at these complex issues. For more information, visit the Teratology Society Annual Meeting website.

Upcoming Training Opportunities from Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA)

Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA) has 2 upcoming Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camps. TERA’s Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camp is an intensive, hands-on training course in hazard characterization and dose-response assessment. TERA has trained over 300 people from 11 different countries in the last 5 years! Upcoming courses are a 4-day Course: July 23–26, 2012, in Sydney, Australia (following the World Congress on Risk) and a 5-Day Course: October 15–19, 2012, in Washington, DC. For more details visit the TERA courses website.

TERA is also offering a webinar entitled “WEBINAR: Practitioner’s Guide to Risk Assessment for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicology (DART).” The webinar will be held on Wednesday, June 13, 2012, from 1:00 pm–5:00 pm EDT. The course is intended for health scientists and product stewardship professionals who need to consider the potential for reproductive and developmental effects of their chemicals or products. Learning objectives of the course include: interpreting adversity and clinical relevance of DART endpoints; applying dose-response techniques; evaluating mode of action and human relevance; optimizing testing needs and strategies; and understanding key concepts in current risk assessment guidance for DART. For more details visit the TERA webinars website.

For more information on any of the training offered by TERA, please contact: Patricia Nance at 513.542.7475, Ext 25.

Society of Toxicologic Pathology 31st Annual Symposium June 24–28

“Mechanisms of Toxicity” is the theme of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) 31st Annual Symposium to be held June 24–28, 2012, at the Boston Marriott Copley Place. The global regulatory agencies and the general public require outstanding scientific rigor and quality in the human risk assessment of xenobiotics. To meet these demands, the toxicology and pathology professions are positioned to take advantage of key learnings captured from major advances in the molecular understanding of host defense, disease, and toxicity processes. The purpose of the 2012 Annual Symposium will be to examine the mechanism of toxicity in six general sessions covering tissue injury related to 1) host factors; 2) chemical structure; 3) xenobiotic cellular targets (on- and off-target); 4) new technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, siRNA therapy, and immunoconjugates); 5) cellular organelle specific effects; and 6) high profile environmental chemicals and consumer products. For addition information, please visit the STP 31st Annual Symposium website.

Environmental Mutagen Society 43rd Annual Meeting—Abstract Deadline May 15

The 43rd Annual Meeting of the Environmental Mutagen Society (EMS), “EMS: The Next Generation,” will be held September 8–12, 2012, at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue, in Bellevue, Washington. The meeting provides a broad scientific forum for basic and applied researchers as well as students and teachers to review the latest information linking environmental conditions to adverse health outcomes. The emphasis of the meeting is to 1) present cutting-edge basic research in the areas of DNA repair, regulation of gene expression, epigenetics, systems biology, mutagenesis, inflammation cancer, and aging in eight symposia and seven keynote lectures; 2) present emerging “next generation” technologies and approaches in genomic research, genetic toxicology, and risk assessment; 3) feature the work of students, new and early stage investigators, and EMS members in six platform sessions; 4) network with students, mentors and colleagues at ten Special Interest Group (SIG) meetings, two receptions and a banquet; and finally 5) entice students and new and early stage investigators to become the “Next Generation” EMS members. This is a meeting not to be missed. For additional information, visit the EMS 2012 Annual Meeting website.

8th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries—Abstract Deadline April 30 (TODAY)

The 8th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (8CTDC) will be held from September 10–13, 2012, in Bangkok, Thailand. The 8CTDC will provide an opportunity to cover a wide range of topics representing the latest scientific advancements as well as toxicological problems in developing countries. Present your work by submitting an abstract by the submission deadline of April 30, 2012. Abstract submission instructions can be found on the 8CTDC website. Those who submit an abstract may be eligible to receive a travel award to assist in attending this world class meeting. Full information and award application can be found on the IUTOX website. A scientific program is planned that will allow attendees to participate and benefit from the exchange of views and ideas from around the world. Due to its natural beauty and rich cultural heritage, Bangkok is a unique city with lots to offer its visitors. Register for 8CTDC by June 2, 2012, to receive discounted registration rates. Full meeting details may be found on the 8CTDC website.

Safety Pharmacology Society, October 1–4—Meeting Abstract Deadline June 15

The SPS 12th Annual Meeting, which will be held October 1–4, 2012, in Phoenix, Arizona provides a dynamic forum for sharing the latest in safety pharmacology. The scientific program offers in-depth discussion of relevant topics to keep you “in the know.” This meeting will feature a diverse range of scientific sessions organized into two thematic tracks and covering issues specific to important therapeutic areas, new regulatory developments, and new technologies. Please consider submitting an abstract for presentation as a poster by the deadline of June 15, 2012. From these submissions, a number will be selected for short oral communications. The meeting will kick off with a full day of Continuing Education courses in a broad range of topics. In an effort to support attendance from our younger colleagues, please note that SPS offers Student and Junior Investigator Travel Awards. Register now to receive the Early Bird rate.

2012 Careers in Toxicology Workshop—July 18–20

The Curriculum in Toxicology at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill will hold a workshop on career tracks in toxicology at the North Carolina Biotechnology Center in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This workshop is targeted to students enrolled in graduate training programs in toxicology. Its aim is to expose trainees to employment paths beyond traditional academic research settings, including research and regulatory careers in the private and public sectors. The program will include presentations by toxicologists in senior positions in the pharmaceutical, consumer products, energy and chemical industries, as well as government agencies and private consulting firms. Additional information will be available on the NCbiotech website.

2nd International Conference on Environmental Pollution, Restoration, and Management: Hanoi, March 2013—Abstract Submission Open

This international conference will be held in Hanoi, Vietnam, March 4–8, 2013. In addition to SOT, the sponsoring organizations include the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC), Loyola University of Chicago, and Hanoi University of Science. According to the conference organizers, “this conference is important for understanding and solving environmental problems and is critical to scientists, managers, and students in developing countries.” Participants from 54 different countries attended the first conference, and this second conference is anticipated to provide great opportunities for research and education collaborations for students and scientists around the world. The abstract submission site is now open. More information can be found on the conference website or contact Tham Hoang/Rachel Pryor, or Nhan Dang.

Other Meetings of Interest

Pathology for Nonpathologists May 14–16

The American College of Toxicology (ACT) and the Society of Toxicologic Pathology will co-sponsor “Pathology for Nonpathologists 2012,” May 14–16 in Falls Church, Virginia. Presentations by highly respected pathologists with current relevant experience in toxicologic pathology will include the hepatobiliary, urinary, reproductive, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems. The lectures will cover anatomy and physiology, spontaneous, and chemically induced pathological changes, clinical pathology and case examples. The knowledge gained will be immediately applicable to your day-to-day practices. Please see the ACT website for registration and further information.

Short Course on Industrial Toxicology and Pathology July 23–27

The 9th Biennial Short Course on Industrial Toxicology and Pathology, sponsored by the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine and co-sponsored by the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, will be held July 23–27 in Champaign, Illinois.

Session One: Toxicology & Pathology in Drug Discovery and Development including Emerging Issue: Metabolic Syndrome. This session is designed for toxicologists, pathologists, and other professionals working in the pharmaceutical, chemical, and consumer products fields with a primary emphasis on drug discovery and development. The session also is applicable to professionals responsible for design and evaluation, safety assessment, and regulatory issues associated with product development in industry, government, and contract laboratories. The objective of the session is to address current global issues in the rapidly advancing fields of toxicology and pathology; to enhance attendees’ skills in interpreting animal safety studies; to facilitate interactions with federal regulatory agencies; and to provide networking opportunities.

Session Two: Contemporary Concepts in Target Organ Toxicologic Pathology. Renal and Respiratory Systems: This session is designed for pathologists, toxicologists, and other professionals working in toxicology-related fields such as the pharmaceutical, chemical, consumer, and environmental areas. The objective of the session is to provide an understanding of the basis and manifestations of target organ responses to xenobiotic injury as well as cutting-edge concepts. Further information available on the course website.

SOT sponsors two types of meetings outside of the SOT Annual Meeting: Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) and Non-SOT meetings. CCT meetings are one- to two-day focused, open registration, scientific meetings in contemporary and rapidly progressing areas of toxicological sciences. Non-SOT meetings are sponsored by other not-for-profit organizations and SOT will either endorse or provide sponsorship money to toxicology-related meetings.

SOT—2013 Annual Meeting Proposal Submission
April 25, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

This is the final reminder that the deadline to submit a proposal for consideration for the scientific program at the 52nd Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting is April 30, 2012, 11:59 pm EDT. Please visit the SOT website to review the relevant information on the submission process including a step-by-step submission guide, the 2013 themes and CE target areas, and other important information related to the submission of a proposal.

The program themes are developed to highlight timely, topical areas in toxicology. However, please note that thematic submissions are not given preferential review, but are ranked and reviewed along with non-thematic submissions based on their timeliness and relevance to the field of toxicology. All proposals must be submitted online via the proposal submission site.

Before you formally submit a proposal, please be sure that you have received support from the intended Sponsor and Endorsers. This is an important step that will allow these review groups the opportunity to score and rank the submissions before they are forwarded to the Scientific Program Committee for review.

We are looking forward to reviewing the proposals developed for consideration for the 2013 Annual Meeting. If you have any questions regarding the submission process, please contact the SOT Office at 703.438.3115.

Sincerely,

Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman
2013 SOT Scientific Program Committee Chair

SOT—Call for US EPA Nominations
April 20, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The US Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) is seeking nominations for several important advisory committees and SOT would like to submit recommendations.If you would like to make a nomination, please do so by April 30, 2012, as indicated in the details below. The advisories for which nominations are sought are: the Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC), the Science Advisory Board (SAB), the SAB Drinking Water Committee (DWC), the SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC), and the Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC). Following are highlights of the main responsibilities of each panel:

Advisory Council on Clean Air Compliance Analysis Requirements (Council)
The Council was established in 1990 pursuant to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990 to provide advice and recommendations to the US EPA Administrator on technical and economic aspects of the impacts of the Clean Air Act and the public health, economy, and environment of the United States. These individuals should have expertise in air pollution issues and his/her area of expertise may include the following disciplines: environmental economics, economic modeling, air quality modeling, atmospheric science and engineering, epidemiology, statistics, and human health risk assessment.

Clean Air Scientific Advisory Committee (CASAC) Requirements
Established in 1977 under the Clean Air Act Amendments, the CASAC reviews and offers scientific advice to the US EPA Administrator on technical aspects of national ambient air quality standards for criteria pollutants. The US EPA is seeking nominees with expertise in health sciences, public health, medicine, atmospheric sciences, modeling, and/or risk assessment.

Science Advisory Board (SAB) Requirements
The SAB was established in 1978 by the Environmental Research Development and Demonstration Act to provide independent advice to the US EPA Administrator on general scientific and technical matters underlying the Agency’s policies and actions. All work of the SAB is under the direction of the Board. The chartered Board provides strategic advice on a variety of US EPA science and research programs and reviews and approves all SAB subcommittee and panel reports. The US EPA is seeking nominations of experts to serve on the chartered SAB who have knowledge and experience in air quality, climate change, energy and the environment, water quality, water quantity, water reuse, ecosystem services, community environmental health, sustainability, chemical safety, green chemistry, and homeland security.

SAB Drinking Water Committee (DWC) Requirements
The Drinking Water Committee provides advice on the technical aspects of US EPA’s national drinking water standards program. The US EPA is seeking experts in the following disciplines: microbiology, epidemiology, public health, and environmental engineering.

SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee (EPEC) Requirements
The SAB Ecological Processes and Effects Committee provides advice on technical issues related to the science and research to protect and restore the health of ecosystems. The US EPA is seeking nominees who have expertise in the following disciplines: aquatic ecology, ecological risk assessment, ecotoxicology, landscape ecology, statistics, and terrestrial ecology.

Radiation Advisory Committee (RAC) Requirements
The Radiation Advisory Committee provides advice on radiation protection, radiation science and radiation risk assessment. The US EPA is looking for candidates who have expertise in the following areas: radiation biology, radiation epidemiology, radiation dosimetry, radiation risk assessment, and radiation epidemiology.

All interested parties may self nominate or nominate one or more persons for the various Boards, Committees and Council nominations. Applicants must indicate the Advisory Committee for which they are applying, submit contact information, the disciplinary and specific areas of expertise of the nominee; the nominee’s curriculum vitae; sources of recent grant and/or contract support; and a biographical sketch of the nominees indicating current position, educational background, research activities, and recent service on other national advisory committees or national professional organizations.

The SOT Council has established a subcommittee to review nominations, so we are requesting that you submit your nominations to Martha Lindauer by April 30, 2012.

A final slate of SOT recommended candidates for each advisory panel will then be sent to the US EPA for their review.

Thank you for your interest in this important process.

Jon C. Cook
SOT President

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for May 2012; Vol. 127, No. 1 Now Online
April 17, 2012

Dear Colleague,

The May 2012, Vol. 127, No. 1 of Toxicological Sciences is now available online.

This issue includes a Letter to the Editor on the globalization of toxicology, “What It Means to Be Global,” by Ruth A. Roberts, Robert Wallis, Jin Ren, Jan Willem van der Laan, Peter J. Sausen, and William Slikker Jr. The letter includes an overview of the efforts of SOT’s Global Strategy Task Force in implementing the SOT Global Strategy “with an emphasis on becoming a global forum for novel discoveries, strengthening global partnerships, increasing the reliance of global decision makers on science, and strengthening and deepening member engagement to address global needs.”

Proceeds from the publication of Toxicological Sciences are used by SOT to fund programs benefitting researchers in academia, industry, government, and other scientific organizations. By subscribing to ToxSci, submitting papers, and reviewing submissions, you make a direct contribution to the toxicology research community. Thank you.

With an increased impact factor of 5.093 (up from 4.814), ToxSci, the official journal of SOT, is the top original research journal in Toxicology.

Invitation to Submit—2013 Proposal
April 17, 2012

Greetings Colleagues!

We are excited to invite you to develop sessions for consideration for the 2013 Annual Meeting that will take place March 10–14, 2013, in San Antonio, Texas and this message is to remind you that the deadline to submit a proposal is April 30, 2012, 11:59 pm EDT. Please visit the SOT website to review the relevant information on the submission process including a step-by-step submission guide, as well as the 2013 themes and CE target areas. The program themes are developed to highlight timely, topical areas in toxicology. However, please note that thematic submissions are not given preferential review, but are ranked and reviewed along with non-thematic submissions based on their timeliness and relevance to the field of toxicology.

If you wish to submit a proposal for consideration, please begin working with your Specialty Section, Special Interest Group, or the appropriate SOT Committee or Task Force. Be advised that all intended proposal Sponsors should be contacted in advance of your submission and provided with a copy of the submission. This is an important step that will allow these review groups the opportunity to score and rank the submissions before they are forwarded to the Scientific Program Committee for review.

Sincerely,

Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman
2013 SOT Scientific Program Committee Chair

SOT—PDA Sponsored Webinar on “The Art of Negotiation: A Fundamental Skill for Scientists”
April 12, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The link is now available online for the March 30 PDA-sponsored webinar on “The Art of Negotiation: A Fundamental Skill for Scientists.” This webinar served as a follow-up to the successful Education Career Development session, with the same title, which met with huge interest at the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting.

The webinar features Ms. Ellen Kandell, an expert on negotiations, who discusses the art of negotiation, addressing conflict styles and the basics of interest-based negotiation. The presentation is followed by a question and answer session where participants get answers to specific issues and clarify general questions regarding negotiations.

Please note that webinar link is password protected for SOT members only.

Larissa Williams and Ebany Martinez-Finley
PDA Webinar Moderators

SOT—CCT Meeting Building for Better Decisions, May 8–11, 2012
April 11, 2012

Dear Colleague,

SOT CCT Meeting Building for Better Decisions: Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Data

Meeting Dates: May 8–11, 2012
Location: US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Due to our economic times, SOT Council has graciously granted a reduced rate for this in-depth CCT workshop of only $200. What a bargain to come and hear experts from different sectors (government, academia, industry and NGO) and to participate on crafting important recommendations regarding this critical topic to toxicologist and environmental scientists!

Toxicologists and other environmental scientists now face the challenge of integrating increasingly complex data to translate our work and predict adverse outcomes in various applications. This open, international workshop provides a unique opportunity to discuss the state of the science and data management and model interoperability needs with software engineers and database architects.

Participants will identify and discuss new ways to advance new methods and technologies for the following key:

Exposure, Transport, and Transformation
Ecological Risk, Ecosystem Services, and Climate Change
Dose Response, Tox21, and Risk
Life Cycle / Multi-Criteria Assessment and Cost: Benefit Analysis
Information Technology

A poster session with reception will feature nearly 50 posters submitted under these same themes. Both the posters and breakout group discussions will serve as the basis for perspective papers on the state of the science for each discipline and a set of recommendations for how to advance integrated modeling and interoperability.

If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees. We look forward to welcoming you to the US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, May 8–11, 2012!

SOT Sponsored Meeting—Eurotox2012 in Stockholm, June 17–20, 2012
March 27, 2012

For those of you who missed us at the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in San Francisco, California, we are sending update-to-date supplementary information about the Eurotox2012 congress in Stockholm, June 17–20, 2012. Exhibitor space is still available. The Detailed Scientific Programme for Eurotox2012 in Stockholm can be found on the Eurotox2012 webpage. We are proud to present a range of very interesting speakers and presentations covering a number of hot scientific and risk-related topics.

The Continuing Educational Courses cover current toxicological/risk assessment issues and are structured to promote active participation. The topics include the following:

Epigenetics for toxicologists
Chemical hazard assessment: from theory to practice
New challenges in modeling human exposure to chemicals
Risk assessment of combined exposures to multiple chemicals
Risk assessment of immunotoxicity for chemicals
Chemical safety assessment for the REACH 2013 registration deadline; what have we learned from registrations submitted in 2010?

Specific contact information is provided below for registration/hotels, abstract submissions, and general information.

We look forward to welcoming you to Stockholm and Eurotox2012!

Kind regards,

Marie Haag Grönlund, President of the Swedish Society of Toxicology
Torbjörn Malmfors, Chair of the Organising Committee

Contacts:

For questions regarding registration and hotels:
Please contact the registration secretariat, MCI Scandinavia
Phone: +46 8 5465 1500
Email

For questions on abstracts and the on-line submission form:
Please contact the abstract secretariat, MCI Scandinavia
Phone: +46 8 5465 1500
Email

For general questions:
Please contact the congress secretariat, MCI Scandinavia
Phone: +46 31 780 30 30
Email
Website

SOT 2012 Meeting Highlights/Photo Gallery—Survey Due Friday March 30
March 26, 2012

Dear SOT Annual Meeting Attendee,

The 2012 SOT Annual Meeting in San Francisco set a record for participation (7,300)—ranking second in number of attendees (8,000) to the SOT 50th Anniversary Celebration in Washington, DC in 2011. You can recapture the experience of the 2012 SOT Annual Meeting by visiting the online photo gallery, which changes daily, and reading annual meeting highlights in the newly launched Communiqué blog. In the weeks ahead, we will alert you to additional information to be posted on the SOT website (e.g., Plenary Lecture by Leroy Hood, MRC Lecture by Witold Filipowicz, and much more). Moreover, you can help the Society of Toxicology to plan another memorable experience for you by responding to the 2012 Annual Meeting Survey. Your perspective on the meeting, the areas of strength and those you feel need enhancement, are of the utmost importance to us. Let us know what brings you back year after year as well as suggestions for refinements and new initiatives. This is your meeting and your perspective is welcome and appreciated. You have just a few days left to respond so there is no time like the present to begin. This survey takes only a few minutes to complete and will help in planning for the 2013 SOT Annual Meeting in San Antonio, Texas, March 10–14. We look forward to seeing you in San Antonio, Texas!

Special Membership Offer Valid through May 1, 2012—Apply for SOT Membership Today!
March 23, 2012

Dear 2012 SOT Annual Meeting Attendee,

Thank you for participating in the 51st Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) in San Francisco, California. I am pleased to report that this year’s meeting drew more than 7,300 attendees and offered more than 190 sessions and over 3,000 presentations in all, with 344 exhibitors in the ToxExpo Exhibit Hall. As the President of SOT, I would like to offer you the opportunity to experience the benefits of membership in the Society by extending to you this personal invitation to apply now for membership.

To facilitate the membership application process, please use the easy online membership application to apply and complete your application by May 1, 2012. As a non-member attendee of the SOT Annual Meeting, you are eligible to receive a dues waiver for 2012—that is, once your application is submitted, and reviewed and approved by the SOT Membership Committee and the SOT Council, you will NOT be charged any dues for 2012—a savings of $136 for Full and Associate members, $35 for Postdoctoral members and $20 for Student members. Should you require any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact SOT Membership Services by email or phone at 703.438.3115.

As an SOT member you will be able to access the members-only sections of the SOT website, including ToXchange, the private and secure SOT membership network, and the SOT Job Bank (as a job seeker) at no charge; access and/or subscribe to the electronic and print editions of Toxicological Sciences¹; join a Specialty Section or a Special Interest Group²; participate in your Regional SOT Chapter; submit abstracts for the Annual Meeting without a sponsor; and register for the 2013 meeting in San Antonio at the preferred SOT member rate (one-half the non-member fee). Visit our website to learn of the many other benefits of SOT membership.

By joining SOT, you demonstrate your commitment to being part of the leading global force in creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology. Once again, thank you for your participation in the SOT 51st Annual Meeting. We look forward to receiving your application for membership in the Society and welcoming you to the SOT 52nd Annual Meeting next year in San Antonio, Texas.

Sincerely,

Jon C. Cook, PhD, ATS, DABT
SOT President 2011–2012

¹ Electronic access to Toxicological Sciences is a benefit of membership for Full and Associate members and available to Postdoctoral and Student members at a discounted rate. The print edition of Toxicological Sciences is available to all members at a preferred member rate.

² Graduate Student and Postdoctoral members receive free membership in their first Specialty Section and Special Interest Group.

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Abstract Submission Deadline is this Friday
March 20, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

Abstract Submission Deadline for the SOT CCT Meeting “Building for Better Decisions: Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Data” is this Friday, March 23, at 11:59 PM (EDT)

Meeting dates: May 8–11, 2012

Location: US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

To submit an abstract, visit the SOT website.

Toxicologists and other environmental scientists now face the challenge of integrating increasingly complex data to translate our work and predict adverse outcomes in various applications. Thisopen, international workshop will convene scientists from different sectors (government, academia, industry and NGO) as well as across the exposure-dose-response continuum, for both ecological and health endpoints. Data management and model interoperability needs will be discussed with software engineers and database architects, providing a unique opportunity to advance new methods and technologies. Breakout groups will be devoted to the following areas to provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion about the state of the science:

Exposure, Transport, and Transformation
Ecological Risk, Ecosystem Services, and Climate Change
Dose Response, Tox21, and Risk
Life Cycle/Multi-Criteria Assessment and Cost: Benefit Analysis
Information Technology

Posters may be submitted under these same themes and will be discussed at a reception on the second evening. Both the posters and breakout group discussions will serve as the basis for perspective papers on the state of the science for each discipline and a set of recommendations for how to advance integrated modeling and interoperability.

If you have not already done so, please register now.

We look forward to welcoming you to the US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, May 8–11, 2012!

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for April 2012; Vol. 126, No. 2
March 7, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The April 2012, Vol. 126, No. 2 of Toxicological Sciences is now available online.

In each issue of ToxSci, one or more articles receives an Editor’s Highlight in the table of contents from either the ToxSci Editor-in-Chief Michael Cunningham or one of the Associate Editors. For this issue the Editor’s Highlight article is Metabolic Profiling of the Rat Liver After Chronic Ingestion of Alpha-Naphthylisothiocyanate Using In Vivo and Ex Vivo Magnetic Resonance Spectroscopy by Bhavana S. Solanky, Gina J. Sanchez-Canon, Jeremy F. L. Cobbold, Simon D. Taylor-Robinson, Jimmy D. Bell, Cheryl L. Scudamore, Eleanor Ross, Julie C. Holder, Po-Wah So, and I. Jane Cox (see the table of contents to read the Editor’s Highlight).

Congratulations again are extended to the recipients of the 2012 SOT Board of Publications Award for the Best Paper in Toxicological Sciences for Selective Phthalate Activation of Naturally Occurring Human Constitutive Androstane Receptor Splice Variants and the Pregnane X Receptor by Joshua G. DeKeyser, Elizabeth M. Laurenzana, Eric C. Peterson, Tao Chen, and Curtis J. Omiecinski.

With an increased impact factor of 5.093 (up from 4.814), ToxSci, the official journal of SOT, is the top original research journal in Toxicology.

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Essential Information
March 7, 2012

Dear SOT Annual Meeting Attendee,

Thank you for registering to attend the 51st Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting and ToxExpo—the forum to showcase toxicology’s novel discoveries. For the science of toxicology, this five-day event is the culmination of a year’s worth of achievements in research and education. Below are the essential details for making the most of your Annual Meeting experience.

Scientific Sessions

Scientific sessions are located in the South Building of the Moscone Convention Center at 800 Howard Street, San Francisco, California 94103. Get directions.

Real Time News and Information

Staying connected before, during, and after the Annual Meeting is easy with SOT’s services and social media tools dedicated to sharing conference information. Throughout the week, the SOT website homepage will feature articles on sessions and events, testimonials, and meeting highlights. News also will be available via the new ToXchange Communiqué blog, where members are invited to add comments. Members will receive daily notification of posted articles via their Favorites within ToXchange, either by email or through the new mobile version of ToXchange. In addition, Tweeters can follow the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo on Twitter at #2012AM and #ToxExpo.

Itinerary Planning

Plan your schedule using the Itinerary Planner online and if you sync it with your mobile device or smartphone via the mobile MyItinerary (link will not work on a computer—for display on your smartphone, tablet, or iPad), you can leave your Program book in your hotel room! The Itinerary Planner will keep you informed of session changes and conflicts in real-time. In addition the mobile app version of the planner features a note writing tool with email functionality, a map of the Moscone Convention Center and a connection to the San Francisco Bay Area Google Map.

ToxExpo Planning

Use the new ToxExpo mobile app ChirpE for access to exhibitors via an interactive floor plan. With this app you can easily search for exhibitors by product type and services or by name and then virtually interact.

Registration

If you have already received your badge, you do not need to wait in the registration line. If you have registered and have NOT received your badge by mail, or need a replacement badge, go the “BADGE PICK UP ONLY” counter of On-Site Registration in the South Lobby of the Moscone Convention Center.

Registration Desk Hours

Saturday	4:00 PM–7:00 PM
Sunday	7:00 AM–8:00 PM
Monday	7:00 AM–5:00 PM
Tuesday	8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Wednesday	8:00 AM–4:30 PM
Thursday	8:00 AM–11:30 AM

Time Change this Weekend

Please be sure to set your clocks ahead one hour on Saturday night, as Sunday, March 11 marks the beginning of Daylight Savings Time—“Spring Forward.”

General Information Resources

As you prepare for your trip to San Francisco, please keep in mind that additional general information can be found on the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting website:

General Information
San Francisco Information
Air and Ground Transportation
Registration Information
Itinerary Planner and Direct Connect
Calendar and Maps
CE Course Map
Hotel Information
ToxExpo
Email Center
Job Bank

If you have any questions, feel free to call us at 703.438.3115, Monday–Friday, 8:30 am–5:00 pm, EST, or email sothq@toxicology.org.

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for March 2012; Vol. 126, No. 1
February 28, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The March 2012, Vol. 126, No. 1 of Toxicological Sciences is now available online. As you plan your itinerary for the March SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, please note that Toxicological Sciences Editor-in-Chief Michael L. Cunningham and an Associate Editor will be available to discuss manuscript essentials in the SOT Pavilion (Booth #1700 in the ToxExpo Exhibit Hall), Monday–Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, March 12–14, 2012. A limited supply of the ToxSci 50th Anniversary Special Issue also will be available at the Pavilion. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2012 SOT Board of Publications Award for the Best Paper in Toxicological Sciences for Selective Phthalate Activation of Naturally Occurring Human Constitutive Androstane Receptor Splice Variants and the Pregnane X Receptor by Joshua G. DeKeyser, Elizabeth M. Laurenzana, Eric C. Peterson, Tao Chen, and Curtis J. Omiecinski. You can show your appreciation for the accomplishment of these authors and the other award recipients at the SOT Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 11, 2012. With an increased impact factor of 5.093 (up from 4.814), ToxSci, the official journal of SOT, is the top original research journal in Toxicology.

SOT Communiqué Special Issue 2012
February 24, 2012

Welcome to the electronic version of the Communiqué .

The links below will take you directly to one of the five sections of the newsletter.

View and print the full version of the Communiqué
Special Issue 2012.

SOT—Annual Meeting Standard Registration Deadline Is This Friday, February 17, 2012
February 16, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

If you’re not already registered, the Standard Registration deadline for the 51st SOT Annual Meeting is 11:59 pm (EST), Friday, February 17, 2012.

The SOT Annual Meeting is the largest toxicology meeting in the world, with over 8,000 attendees and hundreds of vendor exhibits. Scheduled for March 11–15, 2012, in San Francisco, California, the meeting is a cost-effective venue for high-quality scientific sessions and continuing education courses. If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees. After February 17, 2012, the On-site Registration rate will apply.

SOT—Annual Meeting K–12 Events
February 14, 2012

We Encourage You to Volunteer and Participate in These Multiple SOT Annual Meeting K–12 Events.

Organized by the SOT Education Committee K–12 Subcommittee

Whether you bring your family to the Lawrence Hall of Science or volunteer to assist with the Lawrence Hall of Science outreach Event, High School Poster Exposition, or visit the K–12 posters in ToxExpo, we welcome your participation.
See details below.

SOT Outreach Event at Lawrence Hall of Science

Volunteer to assist with

Experiments
Logistics
Greeting
“Meet the Toxicologist” to talk about your career

Participate with your family!

Please note that the event is in Berkeley rather than near Moscone Center in San Francisco.
SOT transportation is not provided.

Distribute the Event flyer.

High School Research Poster Exposition

Tuesday, March 13, and Wednesday, March 14
10:30 am–4:30 pm
High school students will present their research related to toxicology in the SOT Pavilion in ToxExpo.
Invite a high school student from Northern California or a student attending the meeting to participate using this flyer.

Volunteer to assist by mentoring a high school student at the meeting—discuss their research as well as your own, take them on a tour of the meeting or recruit colleagues to stop by and ask them about their research.

Learn More or Share Information about K–12 Outreach!

Visit with toxicologists presenting their education activities 9:00 am–12:30 pm Tuesday, March 13, in the “Toxicology Education and Legal Poster Session.” You can find more details via the Itinerary Planner.

Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested
February 13, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

For more than two decades, this Toxicology Salary Survey has been conducted to provide the toxicology profession with current realistic salary information. The current survey is the eighth survey conducted since 1988 and is of special interest because of current economic conditions. Your cooperation is earnestly sought and greatly appreciated so that a valid cross-section of the profession may be obtained. The electronic survey is at a secure site and your responses will be completely anonymous. Published data are only presented in the aggregate and categories are not reported that have limited sample size. Please take the survey now, or if you have already responded, thank you for doing so.

Important: If you receive more than one request for your participation, know that the survey site will only accept one submission from each respondent. In order for your responses to be tabulated on a timely basis, please complete and submit the online survey no later than February 18, 2012. Thank you in advance for doing so!

This survey is being conducted by Dr. Shayne Gad, Gad Consulting, and the Society of Toxicology Career Research and Development Committee. Thank you for your participation in this important and ongoing project. The summary of the data collected will be compiled by Dr. Gad for use by the toxicology community and should be compiled and available by early April 2012. In addition, the results of this survey and 22 years of trend analysis of all previous surveys will be published in much more detail in the International Journal of Toxicology later in the year.

We appreciate your help in developing an accurate snapshot of salaries and other demographic information for those professionals who have chosen toxicology as a career choice.

The Society of Toxicology
Career Resource and Development Committee

SOT Endowment Fund Survey
February 9, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

As a 25, 35, and 45+ year members of the Society, the SOT Endowment Fund Board values your opinion and wants your assistance in finding some fresh ways for the Endowment Fund to help toxicologists build for the future of toxicology. The Endowment Fund was started six years ago with the goal of providing stable, long-term financial support to complement the Society’s traditional revenue sources. The majority of contributions received to date have been directed at assisting trainees to further their careers in toxicology.

Over the next few years, SOT’s Endowment Fund Board wants to explore new ideas that can enhance member participation and strengthen this important investment for the future. Help us now by completing a five minute Endowment Fund Survey. Your answers will provide us with insight as to what you perceive as important for SOT to do to support you and the science of toxicology. During the 2012 SOT Annual Meeting to be held in San Francisco, the Issues Session is titled “Building for the Future: Strategic Initiatives for the SOT Endowment Fund.” Findings from this survey will be discussed during the Thursday, March 15 Issues Session.

Please note that 100 percent of the contributions made to the SOT Endowment Fund go directly to underwrite programs.

Thank you for taking the time to complete the survey and for sharing your thoughts.

Sincerely,

Norbert E. Kaminski, PhD
Endowment Fund Board Chair

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Early Bird Deadline Is This Friday
February 8, 2012

Dear Colleague:

The Early Bird Registration Deadline for the SOT CCT Meeting Building for Better Decisions: Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Data is this Friday, February 10, at 11:59 pm (EST).

Meeting dates: May 8–11, 2012

Location: US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina

Toxicologists and other environmental scientists now face the challenge of integrating increasingly complex data to translate our work and predict adverse outcomes in various applications. Thisopen, international workshop will convene scientists from different sectors (government, academia, industry and NGO) as well as across the exposure-dose-response continuum, for both ecological and health endpoints. Data management and model interoperability needs will be discussed with software engineers and database architects, providing a unique opportunity to advance new methods and technologies.

Breakout groups will be devoted to the following areas to provide the opportunity for in-depth discussion about the state of the science:

Exposure, Transport, and Transformation
Ecological Risk, Ecosystem Services, and Climate Change
Dose Response, Tox21, and Risk
Life Cycle / Multi-Criteria Assessment and Cost : Benefit Analysis
Information Technology

If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees. After February 11, 2012, the Standard Registration rate will apply.

The abstract submission deadline is Friday, March 23, 2012. To submit an abstract, visit the SOT website.

We look forward to welcoming you to the US EPA Campus, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, May 8–11, 2012!

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Housing Cut-Off Date Extended February 13
February 3, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

Did you forget to make your hotel reservation for the SOT Annual Meeting? Great news! The housing cut-off date has been extended to Monday, February 13. If you have not yet made a housing reservation, please go to the Annual Meeting Housing website and book now!

If you’ve already made your housing reservation, no action is needed at this time. Thank you!

Special Events at the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California
February 2, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

If you're planning on attending the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California we want to make you aware of two special events taking place at the meeting. Please see the information on the events below.

Tox ShowDown

Inspired by the North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology’s annual Toxicology Quiz Bowl and St. John’s University’s annual Tox Throwdown, SOT will be holding its own version, Tox ShowDown, at the SOT 51st Annual Meeting, Tuesday, March 13, at 7:30 pm (Marriott Marquis Hotel, a few steps away from the Moscone Convention Center). The planners of this exciting Annual Meeting event are seeking prospective contestants for the three teams.

It will be a lively test of contestants’ knowledge of toxicological fact and fancy for a program of education and entertainment!

Questions will be related not only to toxicology’s scientific context, but also to its cultural and societal impact, and its mystery and myth. Consider questions such as:

Who is the current Vice President of SOT?
Nanoparticles of what element have been extensively studied in fish with no real consensus yet on the degree of harm they may cause?
What is the name of the play from which this verse is taken-“Round about the caldron go;/In the poison’d entrails throw?”
What substance is the single major cause of skin cancer, resulting in some half a million new cases per year in the United States?

If you are interested in joining one of three teams (of four contestants each) and are knowledgeable, curious adventurous, foolhardy, or just in it for laughs (all acceptable prerequisites), please reply via email by February 15, 2012.

Please reply with the following information:

Your name, professional affiliation (including city, state, and country), SOT Specialty Section(s) and/or how many years you have been an SOT member, and why you want to participate.

Women In Toxicology (WIT) Special Interest Group (SIG) Mentoring Breakfast

We invite you to register for the Mentoring Breakfast event at the SOT meeting in San Francisco. This is a pilot event sponsored by the Women In Toxicology (WIT) Special Interest Group (SIG) and organized in collaboration with Career Resource And Development (CRAD), the Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA) and the SIG-Collaboration Group (CG) to provide opportunities to meet and develop relationships with career mentors.

The mentoring breakfast will be held on Monday, March 12, from 6:15 am–8:00 am. Registration for mentees is open until February 17 at a cost of $10/person, and includes a continental breakfast, panel presentations, breakout groups, and more. Follow the link to register and experience the next generation “Mentee-Mentor Match” and learn all about building towards the future of Toxicology at the Mentoring Breakfast.

A limit of 50 participants will be accepted on a first-come first-serve basis for this pilot event, so register early to save a spot! Don’t miss the great opportunity for all to interact with established scientists from academia, industry, and government.

Online Registration

For more information, view the event flyer.

We look forward to seeing you in San Francisco!

Streamline Your Job Search: Use the SOT Job Bank Services
February 1, 2012

CRAD Banner

Free Job Search for SOT Members!

The Society is committed to providing SOT members with a unique and effective way to locate a position that matches their skills and training. To help you reach this objective, the Society provides the Career Resource and Development (CRAD) online Job Bank, which allows access to posted positions at corporations, academic institutions, government agencies, and private research organizations.

Employers rely on this online service to provide them with a robust database of candidates available for career opportunities, ranging from junior- to senior-level positions. SOT Affiliate members use this system at a reduced rate in appreciation of their commitment to helping further the objectives of the Society. Candidates and employers alike can access the SOT Job Bank year-round service anytime and anyplace.

The online SOT Job Bank allows you to:

Register as an employer or candidate
Post employment positions
Search the Job Bank database
Contact candidates or employers

Once registered, candidates may search the listing of available jobs and employers may browse candidate profiles. Communication with a desired employer or candidate can even be made via email messages created within the system. For further information, please contact Kelly Martin.

SOT—Upcoming Award Deadlines
January 31, 2012

The Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections of the Society of Toxicology confer a number of awards each year to recognize the achievements of toxicologists, particularly graduate students and postdoctoral fellows.

Awards with deadlines in February 2012 are listed with the earliest deadlines at the top.

Please consider applying for these awards as appropriate and/or informing a qualified student, postdoctoral researcher or colleague about these awards. Interested award applicants should go to the SOT Awards and Fellowships page for full details and contact information for each award.

February 2012

Regional Chapter Award

Northeast Student Travel Award for SOT Meeting—Deadline of February 3

North Carolina Graduate and Undergraduate Student Poster Competition and Graduate Student Platform Presentation Award—Deadlines of February 6

Specialty Section Awards

Stem Cells Excellence in Research Awards—Deadline of February 7

Drug Discovery Toxicology Emil A. Pfitzer Student Award*—Deadline of February 10

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Student/Postdoc Award—Deadline of February 15

Cardiovascular Toxicology Trainee Travel Award—Deadline of February 17

Food Safety Burdock Group Travel Awards—Deadline of February 24

*Indicates award funded through the SOT Endowment Fund. Full details can be found on the website.

SOT—SCSS Awards Deadline Is Wedneday, February 1, 2012
January 31, 2012

Dear SCSS and SOT Members,

The deadline for applications for the Student and Postdoctoral Stem Cells SS Award for Research Excellence is has been extended to February 1, 2012. The requirements for the applications are:

An extended abstract of the work to be presented at the Annual Meeting. Abstract should be no more than two single-spaced pages in length, including figures and figure legends.
A letter from the applicant’s advisor stating that the work was performed while the applicant was a Student/Fellow and detailing the role of the Student/Fellow in the research project.
Applicant must be first author on the abstract.
Submission of the same work to more than one Specialty Section is not allowed.

To qualify, applicants must be members of the Stem Cells Specialty Section or able to show application for membership, and the work must be related to the field of stem cell toxicology. One 1st Place and one 2nd Place awardee will be selected for both the Graduate Student and the Postdoctoral categories. Awardees will receive a monetary award and a certificate of recognition. First place awards will be $250 and second place will be $100. Application materials can be sent to Dr. Erik J. Tokar.

Sincerely,

Mike Waalkes
President, Stem Cells SS

SOT—Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested
January 27, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

We appreciate your help in developing an accurate snapshot of salaries and other demographic information for those professionals who have chosen toxicology as a career choice.

The Society of Toxicology
Career Resource and Development Committee

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is Today
January 27, 2012

Dear Colleague:

The Early Bird Registration deadline for the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting is today, Friday, January 27, 2012, 11:59 pm (EST).

The SOT Annual Meeting is the largest toxicology meeting in the world, with over 8,000 attendees and hundreds of vendor exhibits. Scheduled for March 11–15, 2012, in San Francisco, California, the meeting is a cost-effective venue for high-quality Scientific Sessions and Continuing Education courses. If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees. After January 27, 2012, the Standard Registration rate will apply.

Be sure to make your hotel reservation by the deadline of Friday, February 3, 2012.

We look forward to welcoming you to the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California.

SOT—Specialty Section Award Announcements
January 26, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

Listed below are award announcements from the Nanotoxicology and Biotechnology Specialty Sections that may be of interest to you.

Nanotoxicology Specialty Section

The leadership of the Nanotoxicology Specialty Section would like to draw your attention to the upcoming awards deadline and make clear that applications from the larger membership are welcome if the work pertains to nanotoxicology. The Nanotoxicology Specialty Section offers three award categories: Best Publication, Outstanding Graduate Student, and Outstanding Postdoctoral Student. The submission deadlineis January 31, 2012.

Applicants for the Graduate and Postdoctoral Student Awards should submit their accepted SOT abstract, an extended abstract that describes the research more broadly (two pgs maximum, figures/tables included), a curriculum vitae, and two letters of recommendation (one being from the primary mentor) in the application package.

For the Best Publication Award, applicants should submit a pdf of the accepted or in-press paper and two supporting letters from individuals who are not authors that describe the quality and impact of the work. At least one author should be a member of the specialty section.

Applicants should submit all relevant materials in a single pdf file to Alison Elder by the January 31 deadline or before. If you have any questions, please contact Dr. Elder via email or phone at 585.275.2324. You should receive an acknowledgement via email within 24 hrs of receipt of your application.

Sincerely,

The Nanotoxicology Specialty Section Awards Committee

The Biotechnology Specialty Section (BTSS) of the SOT is soliciting ideas for presentations at the SOT 2013 Annual Meeting. Final proposals to SOT will be due a few short weeks after the 2012 Annual Meeting and we plan to largely complete our process for proposal sponsorships prior to the meeting.

We would like to encourage members within the Specialty Section and members of SOT at large to submit ideas to the BTSS before February 28, 2012.

The BTSS (now in its second year) encompasses all areas related to biotechnology products including numerous industry, academic, and government sectors. Our goal is to foster the evolution of scientifically relevant approaches to and interpretation of toxicological aspects that are unique to biotechnology-derived products. Please check out the BTSS website for more details.

Proposals can be (1) Platform Sessions (165 minutes) which involve oral presentations that cover new areas, concepts, or data; (2) Roundtable Sessions (80 minutes) which cover controversial subjects; (3) Symposium Sessions (80 or 165 minutes) which involve cutting-edge science, new areas, concepts or data; or (4) Workshop Sessions (165 minutes) which cover state of the art knowledge in toxicology.

Topics can be wide-ranging within the field of biotechnology products and can be cross-cutting between industrial and/or academic sectors. Submission of ideas to the BTSS will be reviewed by that Section’s Program Committee which will then support those ideas appropriate for endorsement to the full SOT Program Committee. Please send a title and one-paragraph description of your proposed session (indicate which type) before February 28, 2012, to Hanan Ghantous.

Sincerely,

Hanan Ghantous
Chair
BTSS Program Committee

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for February 2012; Vol. 125, No. 2
January 26, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The February 2012, Vol. 125, No. 2 of Toxicological Sciences is now available online. As you plan your itinerary for the March SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California, please note that Toxicological Sciences Editor-in-Chief Michael L. Cunningham and an Associate Editor will be available to discuss manuscript essentials in the SOT Pavilion (Booth #1700 in the ToxExpo Exhibit Hall), Monday–Wednesday, 3:00 pm–4:00 pm, March 12–14, 2012. A limited supply of the ToxSci 50th Anniversary Special Issue also will be available at the Pavilion. Congratulations to the recipients of the 2012 SOT Board of Publications Award for the Best Paper in Toxicological Sciences for Selective Phthalate Activation of Naturally Occurring Human Constitutive Androstane Receptor Splice Variants and the Pregnane X Receptor by Joshua G. DeKeyser, Elizabeth M. Laurenzana, Eric C. Peterson, Tao Chen, and Curtis J. Omiecinski. You can show your appreciation for the accomplishment of these authors and the other award recipients at the SOT Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 11, 2012. With an increased impact factor of 5.093 (up from 4.814), ToxSci, the official journal of SOT, is the top original research journal in Toxicology.

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is This Friday
January 24, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The Early Bird Registration deadline for the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting is 11:59 pm (EST), Friday January 27, 2012.

The SOT Annual Meeting is the largest toxicology meeting in the world, with over 8,000 attendees and hundreds of vendor exhibits. Scheduled for March 11–15, 2012, in San Francisco, California, the meeting is a cost-effective venue for high-quality Scientific Sessions and Continuing Education courses. If you have not already done so, please register now to take advantage of the reduced registration fees. After January 27, 2012, the Standard Registration rate will apply.

Be sure to make your hotel reservation by the deadline of Friday, February 3, 2012.

We look forward to welcoming you to the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California.

SOT—Science News Alert
January 20, 2012

SOT 51st Annual Meeting March 11–15, 2012, San Francisco

SOT has been preparing for months to bring you the SOT 51st Annual Meeting, to be held March 11–15, 2012, in my hometown, spectacular San Francisco, California. I am confident that you liked what you saw as you paged through the Preliminary Program and are already planning your itinerary to include many of the featured sessions and events that make this meeting memorable each year. I look forward to greeting you at the Awards Ceremony on Sunday, March 11 and to seeing you at the roundtables, workshops, and symposiums and in the ToxExpo Exhibit Hall. If you haven’t registered for the meeting, I encourage you to take advantage of the Early Bird Registration that closes on January 27, 2012. For additional information, visit the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting website. See you in San Francisco!

In addition, SOT is committed to strengthening partnerships with other scientific and health-based organizations and sponsors meetings that may be of interest to you. Please see the information below and contact the organizers directly if you wish to participate.

Jon C. Cook
SOT President

SOT-Sponsored Meetings

Evidence-Based Toxicology for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges—January 24–25

This workshop, hosted by the multi-stakeholder Evidence-based Toxicology Collaboration (EBTC), will be held January 24–25, 2012, at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina, and feature sessions on validation of high throughput methods, priority areas for deploying the new methods, case studies of past and current EBT related efforts, and governance and work processes of the EBTC as it moves forward. Primary presentations, followed by invited responses from several individuals, will include ample time for questions and answers. For program and registration information go to the EBTC website and/or send an email.

Individual Variability NAS Workshop—April 18–19

The next Emerging Science for Environmental Health Decisions Workshop, “Individual Variability,” will be held April 18–19, 2012, at the National Academies (NAS), Washington, DC. This workshop will explore new and innovative approaches to characterizing individual variability arising from endogenous, biological factors and its impact on susceptibility to risks from environmental exposures. The workshop also will consider the implications of emerging approaches to policies designed to address susceptibility in public health and risk assessment. The workshops are sponsored by The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) that asked NAS to facilitate communication among government, industry, environmental groups, and the academic community about scientific advances that may be used in the identification, quantification, and control of environmental impacts on human health. For more information, visit the NAS Workshop.

Toxicology for Industrial and Regulatory Scientists—April 23–27

The American College of Toxicology (ACT) Course, “Toxicology for Industrial and Regulatory Scientists,“ will be held April 23–27, 2012, Falls Church, Virginia. The course, taught by distinguished experts, is designed to provide a basic training in toxicology. Participants will obtain an overall understanding of the principles of nonclinical safety evaluation with an emphasis on the practical application of these principles and interpretation of nonclinical safety data. The course will include discussion of regulatory case studies and a workshop. For more information, please visit the ACT website.

Building for Better Decisions: Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Data—May 8–11

“Building for Better Decisions (B4BD): Multi-Scale Integration of Human Health and Environmental Health” SOT Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) meeting will be held May 8–11, 2012, at the US Environmental Protection Agency, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. This international conference will provide a unique opportunity to convene scientists from different sectors (e.g., government, industry, and academia), across the exposure-dose-response continuum for both ecological and health endpoints, and from other communities (e.g., clinical/biomedical informatics, defense, intelligence) to discuss data interoperability, data integration, data management and model interface needs with software developers, software engineers, database architects and administrators, and data analysts. Experts from these arenas will be brought together to discuss and explore the requirements for data accessibility, data storage, data management, data analysis, and data interoperability that are becoming increasingly critical for computational modeling, research, and regulatory decision making. Technology and design issues that transcend disciplines and that could exercise the science and organizational infrastructure required to ensure the success of these scientific endeavors and data integration also will be examined. It is envisioned that the presentations of perspectives from these arenas will help to advance the application of data from emerging technologies in an integrated fashion to inform health and environmental-based decision making. For further program and registration information, please visit the CCT B4BD website.

PPTOX III Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease: Evidence and Mechanisms—May 14–16

“Prenatal Programming and Toxicity III (PPTOX III) Environmental Stressors in the Developmental Origins of Disease: Evidence and Mechanisms” SOT Contemporary Concepts in Toxicology (CCT) meeting will be held May 14–16, 2012, in Paris, France. This international conference will focus on the role of environmental exposures and nutrients during development on subsequent diseases/dysfunctions later in life. The goal of the conference is to examine the animal and human data supporting this hypothesis (developmental basis of disease) by disease, organ system, and mechanism in order to review the current state of the literature and to identify mechanisms for the effects as well as to identify research gaps and challenges and to integrate the basic and applied science. The following items will be discussed during the meeting: new epidemiological and toxicological evidence for the contribution of developmental exposure to adult disease; predictive value of animal and alternative models; the essential contribution of epigenetics to programming; the effect of chemical or physical insults as well as nutritional imbalance on stem cells, and the long path from discovery to regulation. The outcomes of this meeting will include updated information on the state of the front-line science in this field, expanded contact, and possible development of collaborations among participants. For further program and registration information, please visit the CCT PPTOX III website.

The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health—May 30–June 1, 2012

The Children’s Environmental Health Network (CEHN) will convene a research conference titled “The Contribution of Epigenetics in Pediatric Environmental Health,” May 30–June 1, 2012, at the Stanford Court Renaissance Hotel in San Francisco, California This event will help mark CEHN’s 20th Anniversary and highlight the role of epigenetics in determining the impact of the environment on pediatric disease and children’s current and future health. The abstract submission deadline is 11:59 pm EDT, March 2, 2012. To view the Call for Abstracts, obtain further event details, or to register to attend, please visit the CEHN 2012 Research Conference website.

GRC on Environmental Endocrine Disruption—June 3–8

The 2012 Gordon Research Conference (GRC) on “Environmental Endocrine Disruption” will provide investigators with the latest research findings in the field. The conference will be held June 3–8, 2012, Mount Snow, West Dover Vermont. Sessions will include talks on public policy; links between endocrine disruptors and disease processes; epidemiological studies; outcomes for wildlife and ecosystems; and underlying mechanisms of action of endocrine disruptors. It is anticipated that the collegial and cooperative atmosphere that has traditionally characterized this conference will provide the perfect setting for the intellectual development and collegial discussions to further research in this field. The GRC will be preceded by a Gordon-Kenan Research Seminar (GRS) for trainee-level investigators. More details can be found at the GRC website.

Teratology Society 52nd Annual Meeting—June 23–27

The Teratology Society’s (TS) 52nd Annual Meeting will be held June 23–27, 2012, at the Marriott Baltimore Waterfront Hotel in Baltimore, Maryland. The theme of the 2012 meeting is “Global Perspectives in Teratology” and will highlight teratology research and issues which have global impact, with topics including maternal/fetal health in developing countries, impact of nuclear disasters on congenital malformations, Vitamin D deficiency in pregnancy and neonatal development, international differences in hazard vs risk-based regulation, and novel computational approaches for the assessment of chemical safety. There also will be joint sessions with OTIS and NBTS covering latent functional effects of developmental exposures, effects of methamphetamines, and strategies to reduce the impact of known teratogens, as well as Continuing Education courses on Maternal/Fetal Immunology, Infections during Pregnancy, and the Role of Micro-RNAs in Human Disease and Teratogenesis.

In addition, the 2012 will meeting will feature several first time-ever sessions:

Grant Funding Workshop with agency program officers
All-day workshop on Issues in Pharmaceutical Safety Testing and Labeling
Roundtable Session with the Society of Maternal Fetal Medicine
Special workshop with investigators from the National Children’s Study

Share your work by submitting an abstract for poster or platform presentation before the February 15, 2012, deadline, and take advantage of the Early Bird Registration rates and register before the February 22, 2012, deadline. For additional information please visit the TS 52nd Annual Meeting website.

Society of Toxicologic Pathology 31st Annual Symposium—June 24–28

“Mechanisms of Toxicity” is the theme of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) 31st Annual Symposium to be held June 24–28, 2012, in Boston, Massachusetts. The global regulatory agencies and the general public require outstanding scientific rigor and quality in the human risk assessment of xenobiotics. To meet these demands, the toxicology and pathology professions are positioned to take advantage of key learnings captured from major advances in the molecular understanding of host defense, disease, and toxicity processes. The purpose of the 2012 Annual Symposium will be to examine the mechanism of toxicity in six general sessions covering tissue injury related to 1) host factors, 2) chemical structure, 3) xenobiotic cellular targets (on- and off-target), 4) new technologies (e.g., nanotechnology, siRNA therapy, and immunoconjugates), 5) cellular organelle specific effects, and 6) high profile environmental chemicals and consumer products. For addition information, please visit the STP 31st Annual Symposium website.

Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity and Implications for Neurological Disorders (Barcelona)—July 13

This symposium is a Satellite Event of the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2012, Barcelona, which will be held July 14–18 in Barcelona. The symposium focuses on the mechanisms of neurotoxicity potentially involved in neurodegenerative diseases and/or neurodevelopmental disorders. Aspects, including gene-environment interactions, specific cellular alterations, and neurodevelopmental implications will be covered by the selected speakers that are internationally recognized experts in the field. Additional oral presentations on the most relevant topics will be selected from the abstracts submitted, and priority will be given to young investigators. Other abstracts will be presented in a poster session. The event is promoted by the International Neurotoxicology Association (INA) and the Neurotoxicity Society (NTS), and is also supported by the University of Barcelona, the Karolinska Institute, and the IDIBELL Research Institute. For additional information, visit the FENS Forum 2012 website.

Xenobiotic Receptors: Physiological Regulators and Mediators of Toxicity, 31st Summer Symposium in Molecular Biology—July 22–24

The 31st Summer Symposium in Molecular Biology at Penn State’s University Park Campus, will be held at the Nittany Lion Inn at State College, Pennsylvania, and is certain to be of broad interest to scientists involved in all fields of basic research as well as those engaged as pharmaceutical and chemical industry scientists and government regulators. This meeting will bring together preeminent scientists to focus on the most recent advances in xenobiotic receptor research that underlie their biological modes of action, and assess the impact of these processes on human health, chemical disposition, and toxicity. Special emphasis will include focus on the receptors—CAR/PXR, the PPARs, AhR, and highlight technological advances in comprehensive pathway analysis of these biological effectors. For more information and to register, please visit the 31st Summer Symposium website.

Occupational and Environmental Factors in Neurological Disease Conference—November 1

The University of California San Francisco (UCSF) Division of Occupational and Environmental Medicine is hosting a special one-day conference, “Occupational and Environmental Factors in Neurological Disease” to take place on Thursday, November 1, 2012, at Fisherman’s Wharf Holiday Inn in San Francisco, California. The conference addresses an important topic with the goal of maximizing interactions among occupational and environmental health clinicians, researchers, and public health policymakers. In addition, a hands-on training workshop the afternoon before the main meeting day will provide an important additional educational training opportunity for non-neurologists who are clinical occupational practitioners. For details on conference registration, please visit the Office of Continuing Medical Education website.

Late Breaking Abstract Deadline Tomorrow
January 19, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

We invite you to submit your abstract during the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting late-breaking submission phase, which ends tomorrow, January 20, 2012 at 11:59 pm (EST). More than 3,000 presentations are scheduled for the Society’s 51st Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in San Francisco, California, and we would like to include yours!

Please select the Late Breaking option in the submission section of the 2012 Abstract Submission website. (The “Abstract Submission” option applies to the October deadline and is now closed. If you do not see the Late-Breaking option, please click on Modify Your Account and go to Step 4 to add the appropriate role to your account.)

Please note the established criteria that qualify an abstract to be accepted during this final submission phase.

The research must be new and of sufficient scientific importance to merit special consideration after the standard abstract deadline. Abstracts should describe high-impact original research that could not be completed prior to the original deadline.
All abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Program Committee and held to the same standards used to evaluate abstracts submitted for the original deadline.
Your abstract should not be a revision of a previously-submitted one that was not accepted unless you received specific communication from the Scientific Program Committee suggesting that resubmission during the late abstract period may be appropriate.
Scientists who had to wait until after the original October deadline to submit due to funding issues are encouraged to submit an abstract for consideration.
Not more than one abstract will be accepted by the same presenting author.
Given the Society’s current publishing deadline, the abstracts accepted will be provided as a printed addendum but searchable through the Online Itinerary Planner.

All abstracts accepted during this final submission phase will be accessible through the Itinerary Planner (mobile and online versions only) and programmed for Thursday, March 15 from 8:30 am to 12:00 noon. These abstracts will not be printed in the Program, but a supplemental adendum will be available to attendees in the registration area at the Annual Meeting.

We look forward to welcoming you to San Francisco, California, and hope that you will consider submitting your abstract.

Sincerely,

William Slikker Jr.
Chairperson, SOT Scientific Program Committee
SOT Vice President

Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman
Co-Chair, SOT Scientific Program Committee
SOT Vice President-Elect

SOT—Applications Being Accepted for Research Funding Travel Award
January 17, 2012

Dear SOT Member,

The SOT Research Funding Committee is pleased to announce that SOT will provide up to four travel awards of $500 each to supplement institutional funding for early career investigators to attend an NIH Regional Seminar. These comprehensive seminars on NIH grants processes and policies include topics such as peer review, grant writing for success, pre-award and post-award issues for administrators and investigators, compliance, how to interact electronically with NIH, and the opportunity to meet and discuss grants issues with over 30 HHS and NIH officials.

The first seminar this year will be held on April 16–18, 2012, at the Indianapolis University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, Indiana. Registration is limited and will open mid-January.

The second seminar will be held in Washington, DC on June 20–22, 2012, location to be determined. Registration will open mid-February.

More information and the application forms can be accessed via the SOT Awards and Fellowships by selecting the award name “NIH Regional Seminar Travel Award.” In your application, please clearly indicate the seminar date and location that you want to attend.

SOT—2012 Dues Renewal
January 13, 2012

Act now to renew your membership in the Society of Toxicology.

We value your membership in the Society of Toxicology and partnership in advancing toxicology to enhance human, animal, and environmental health. However, our records indicate that you have not yet paid your membership dues for 2012. To keep your SOT membership current, please pay your membership dues today by using the convenient SOT Membership Renewal Online System. You also may join SOT Regional Chapters, Specialty Sections, and Special Interest Groups at the same time. Now, more than ever your SOT membership provides you with the tools you need to connect and collaborate with your peers and be a leader in your field. The Society's more than 7,000 members are a global community drawn from academic institutions, industry, and government service, among others.

Making your dues payment now assures your continued member benefits, including an electronic ToxSci subscription; the Communiqué newsletter; member-only access to the SOT website and ToXchange, the private and secure SOT member network; free member candidate access to the SOT online Job Bank; reduced member registration rates for the 2012 Annual Meeting; and more!

Act today to stay at the cutting edge of Toxicology. Keep your membership current in SOT. Why not do it right now?

Continuing Education Opportunities at SOT 2012
January 11, 2012

The SOT Continuing Education (CE) Committee is proud to present the program for the 51st Annual Meeting!

Courses can be applied toward certifying and licensing board requirements and may also be used for recertification with the American Board of Toxicology (ABT). Both Basic and Advanced Course topics are offered. Basic Courses are intended to provide a broad overview of an area or to assist individuals in learning new techniques or approaches. Advanced Courses are intended to be of interest to individuals with previous knowledge of the subject or already working in the field.

In 2012, 13 CE courses will be held on Sunday, March 11, 2012, at the Moscone Convention Center. Choose your course and sign up today!

Sunrise Course: 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

SR01: Alternative In Vitro Toxicology Testing for the 21st Century (Basic)

Morning Courses: 8:15 AM to 12:00 PM

AM02: Applications of Biomarkers in the Assessment of Health and Disease (Advanced)
AM03: Basic Embryology and Developmental Toxicity Testing (Basic)
AM04: Cutaneous Toxicity: In Vitro Methods for Toxicity and Safety Evaluation (Advanced)
AM05: Frontiers and Applications in Predictive Toxicology: In Silico Methods for Risk Assessment, Toxicology, and Metabolism (Basic)
AM06: Overview and Application of the WHO-IPCS Harmonized Guidance for Immunotoxicity Risk Assessment for Chemicals (Basic)
AM07: Stem Cells in Toxicology (Basic)

Afternoon Courses: 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM

PM08: Concepts of Green Chemistry and Its Role in the Identification and Design of Safer Chemicals and Products (Basic)
PM09: Innate Immunity and Its Relevance to Toxicology (Basic)
PM10: MicroRNAs in Biology and Toxicology (Basic)
PM11: Regulatory Sciences: Preclinical Drug Development from Small Molecules to Biologics (Basic)
PM12: Specialized Techniques for Dose-Response Assessment and Risk Assessment of Chemical Mixtures (Advanced)
PM13: The Use of Physiologically-Based Pharmacokinetic Modeling to Inform Early Life Sensitivity to Chemical Toxicity (Advanced)

SOT—Upcoming Awards Deadlines
January 10, 2012

Awards with deadlines in January and February 2012 are listed with the earliest deadlines at the top.

January 2012

Regional Chapter Awards

Northern California Young Investigator Award—Deadline of January 15

Allegheny-Erie Student Travel Award—Deadline of January 31

Specialty Section Awards

Mixtures Best Student/Postdoc Abstract Award—Deadline of January 12

Occupational and Public Health Best Manuscript Award and Paper of the Year Award—Deadlines of January 13

Inhalation and Respiratory Young Investigator Award—Extended Deadline of January 15

Mechanisms Robert J. Rubin Student Travel Award*—Deadline of January 20

Risk Assessment Best Overall Abstract Award, Best Published Paper Advancing the Science of Risk Assessment Award, Best Published Paper Demonstrating an Application of Risk Assessment Award, John Doull Award*, Perry J. Gehring Best Graduate Student Abstract Award*, Perry J. Gehring Best Postdoctoral Fellow Abstract Award*, and Robert J. Rubin Student Travel Award*—Deadlines of January 21

In Vitro and Alternative Methods Student Award—Deadline of January 23

Food Safety Frank C. Lu Student Award*—Deadline of January 27

Medical Device Best Overall Abstract Award, Best Published Paper Regarding Medical Devices Award, and Student Travel Award—Deadlines of January 27

Dermal Toxicology Annual “Paper of the Year” Award, Battelle Student Research Award, Informa Healthcare Award, and Student and Postdoctoral Awards—Deadlines of January 31

Metals Graduate Student/Postdoctoral Awards*—Deadline of January 31

Nanotoxicology Best Publication Award, Outstanding Graduate Student Award, and Outstanding Postdoctoral Award—Deadlines of January 31

Neurotoxicology Graduate Student Poster Award and Postdoctoral Fellow/Associate Poster Award—Deadlines of January 31

Ocular Toxicology Career Achievement Award—Deadline of January 31

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Best Reproductive/Developmental Toxicology Paper in Toxicological Sciences Award—Deadline of January 31

Special Interest Group Awards

Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists Hispanic Travel Award—Deadline of January 12

Association of Scientists of Indian Origin Dr. Dharm Singh Postdoctoral Fellow/Young Investigator Best Abstract Award*, Dr. Harihara Mehendale Graduate Student Best Abstract Award*, Dr. Laxman Desai Graduate Student Best Abstract Award*,International Travel Award, Senior Toxicologist Award, and Young Investigator Award—Deadlines of January 30

Korean Toxicologists Association in America Best Presentations by Graduate Student and Postdoctoral Trainee Award—Deadline of January 31

February 2012

Regional Chapter Awards

South Central Student Travel Award—Deadline of February 1

North Carolina Graduate and Undergraduate Student Poster Competition—Deadline of February 10

Specialty Section Awards

Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Student Awards—Deadline of February 1

Drug Discovery Toxicology Emil A. Pfitzer Student Award*—Deadline of February 10

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Student/Postdoc Award—Deadline of February 15

Food Safety Burdock Group Travel Awards—Deadline of February 24

*Indicates award funded through the SOT Endowment Fund.

SOT —Dedicated to Creating a Safer and Healthier World by Advancing the Science of Toxicology.

Recent Email from SOT

SOT 2012 Member Profile Update May 17, 2012

2012 RTP Rodent Pathology Course May 15, 2012

MASOT Spring Scientific Webinar—May 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM May 14, 2012

SOT—Science News Alert April 30, 2012

SOT-Sponsored Meetings

SOT Sponsored and Endorsed Non-SOT Meetings

Other Meetings of Interest

SOT—2013 Annual Meeting Proposal Submission April 25, 2012

SOT—Call for US EPA Nominations April 20, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for May 2012; Vol. 127, No. 1 Now Online April 17, 2012

Invitation to Submit—2013 Proposal April 17, 2012

SOT—PDA Sponsored Webinar on “The Art of Negotiation: A Fundamental Skill for Scientists” April 12, 2012

SOT—CCT Meeting Building for Better Decisions, May 8–11, 2012 April 11, 2012

SOT Sponsored Meeting—Eurotox2012 in Stockholm, June 17–20, 2012 March 27, 2012

SOT 2012 Meeting Highlights/Photo Gallery—Survey Due Friday March 30 March 26, 2012

Special Membership Offer Valid through May 1, 2012—Apply for SOT Membership Today! March 23, 2012

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Abstract Submission Deadline is this Friday March 20, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for April 2012; Vol. 126, No. 2 March 7, 2012

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Essential Information March 7, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for March 2012; Vol. 126, No. 1 February 28, 2012

SOT Communiqué Special Issue 2012 February 24, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Standard Registration Deadline Is This Friday, February 17, 2012 February 16, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting K–12 Events February 14, 2012

Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested February 13, 2012

SOT Endowment Fund Survey February 9, 2012

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Early Bird Deadline Is This Friday February 8, 2012

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Housing Cut-Off Date Extended February 13 February 3, 2012

Special Events at the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California February 2, 2012

Streamline Your Job Search: Use the SOT Job Bank Services February 1, 2012

SOT—Upcoming Award Deadlines January 31, 2012

February 2012

SOT—SCSS Awards Deadline Is Wedneday, February 1, 2012 January 31, 2012

SOT—Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested January 27, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is Today January 27, 2012

SOT—Specialty Section Award Announcements January 26, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for February 2012; Vol. 125, No. 2 January 26, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is This Friday January 24, 2012

SOT—Science News Alert January 20, 2012

SOT-Sponsored Meetings

Late Breaking Abstract Deadline Tomorrow January 19, 2012

SOT—Applications Being Accepted for Research Funding Travel Award January 17, 2012

SOT—2012 Dues Renewal January 13, 2012

Continuing Education Opportunities at SOT 2012 January 11, 2012

SOT—Upcoming Awards Deadlines January 10, 2012

January 2012

February 2012

SOT 2012 Member Profile Update
May 17, 2012

2012 RTP Rodent Pathology Course
May 15, 2012

MASOT Spring Scientific Webinar—May 15, 2012 from 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
May 14, 2012

SOT—Science News Alert
April 30, 2012

SOT—2013 Annual Meeting Proposal Submission
April 25, 2012

SOT—Call for US EPA Nominations
April 20, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for May 2012; Vol. 127, No. 1 Now Online
April 17, 2012

Invitation to Submit—2013 Proposal
April 17, 2012

SOT—PDA Sponsored Webinar on “The Art of Negotiation: A Fundamental Skill for Scientists”
April 12, 2012

SOT—CCT Meeting Building for Better Decisions, May 8–11, 2012
April 11, 2012

SOT Sponsored Meeting—Eurotox2012 in Stockholm, June 17–20, 2012
March 27, 2012

SOT 2012 Meeting Highlights/Photo Gallery—Survey Due Friday March 30
March 26, 2012

Special Membership Offer Valid through May 1, 2012—Apply for SOT Membership Today!
March 23, 2012

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Abstract Submission Deadline is this Friday
March 20, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for April 2012; Vol. 126, No. 2
March 7, 2012

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Essential Information
March 7, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for March 2012; Vol. 126, No. 1
February 28, 2012

SOT Communiqué Special Issue 2012
February 24, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Standard Registration Deadline Is This Friday, February 17, 2012
February 16, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting K–12 Events
February 14, 2012

Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested
February 13, 2012

SOT Endowment Fund Survey
February 9, 2012

SOT CCT Meeting—Building for Better Decisions—Early Bird Deadline Is This Friday
February 8, 2012

SOT 2012 Annual Meeting Housing Cut-Off Date Extended February 13
February 3, 2012

Special Events at the SOT 2012 Annual Meeting in San Francisco, California
February 2, 2012

Streamline Your Job Search: Use the SOT Job Bank Services
February 1, 2012

SOT—Upcoming Award Deadlines
January 31, 2012

SOT—SCSS Awards Deadline Is Wedneday, February 1, 2012
January 31, 2012

SOT—Eighth Toxicology Salary Survey—Your Response Is Requested
January 27, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is Today
January 27, 2012

SOT—Specialty Section Award Announcements
January 26, 2012

Toxicol. Sci. Table of Contents for February 2012; Vol. 125, No. 2
January 26, 2012

SOT—Annual Meeting Early Bird Registration Deadline Is This Friday
January 24, 2012

SOT—Science News Alert
January 20, 2012

Late Breaking Abstract Deadline Tomorrow
January 19, 2012

SOT—Applications Being Accepted for Research Funding Travel Award
January 17, 2012

SOT—2012 Dues Renewal
January 13, 2012

Continuing Education Opportunities at SOT 2012
January 11, 2012

SOT—Upcoming Awards Deadlines
January 10, 2012