Scientific Session Proposal Submission
SOT solicited proposals for the 2013 Annual Meeting that will take place in San Antonio, Texas, March 10–14, 2013. The SOT proposal submission site is now open.
Call for 2013 Annual Meeting Proposal Submissions
All proposal submissions will be reviewed for their relevance under the following themes for the 2013 Annual Meeting:
- Application of Systems Biology to Toxicology
- Biomarkers for Exposure Assessment, Safety Evaluation, and Translational Medicine
- Effects of Nanomaterials on Biological Systems
- Molecular Basis of Genetic Variability and Susceptibility to Toxicants
- Regulatory Science: Advancing New Approaches for Hazard Identification and Risk Assessment
CE Target Areas:
- Developmental Origins of Health and Disease (DOHaD)
- Molecular Imaging
- Personalized Toxicology
Please note that while we are actively soliciting proposals for the themes listed above, all proposal submissions will be reviewed under the current criteria for their timeliness and relevance to the field of toxicology.
The SOT Scientific Program and Continuing Education (CE) Committees place great value on the contributions of Specialty Sections and Special Interest Groups (SS/SIGs) in the preparation of high quality proposals for sessions at the SOT Annual Meetings. For this reason, it should be noted that sponsorship and endorsements sought for proposals will continue to be made directly to the SS/SIG(s) by the session organizer prior to submission.
Session Types
Continuing Education
These proposals should emphasize quality presentations of generally accepted, state-of-the-art knowledge in toxicology. Courses are scheduled into a one-hour sunrise slot or a four-hour slot, either morning or afternoon. The four-hour courses have a chairperson and 3–4 speakers. Course levels are either basic, for a broad overview, or advanced, for individuals with previous knowledge of the subject.
Submitting a CE Course
Scientific Sessions
Symposia—Proposals for symposia should feature “cutting-edge” science: new areas, concepts, or data in the forefront of toxicology. A symposia session is 165-minutes or less, with two chairpersons and 4–5 speakers.
Workshops—Proposals for workshops will be informal, interactive presentations that highlight state-of-the-art knowledge in toxicology with an emphasis on discussion. A workshop session is 165-minutes, with two chairpersons and 4–5 speakers.
Innovations in Applied Toxicology and Toxicological Sciences—A limited number of symposia and/or workshops are designated Innovations in Toxicological Sciences (ITS) or Innovations in Applied Toxicology (IAT). ITS will introduce new technologies or scientific disciplines to the membership, and IAT will introduce innovative approaches in applied research.
Roundtables—Controversial topics are the basis of roundtable proposals. Each roundtable lasts about 80-minutes. These are moderated discussions, with 2–4 speakers providing a 3–5 minute statement and the balance of the time for questions and discussion.
Historical Highlights—Proposals for a historical highlight should be a review of a historical body of science that has impacted the field of toxicology, including the work of multiple laboratories and the resulting advancement of the science. The session should be about 80-minutes and can include a single or multiple speakers as appropriate.
Informational Sessions—Sessions are not based on the outcome of scientific research, should present the latest science in toxicology, or other learning opportunities that address the professional interests and needs of toxicologists, and can include the areas of general information or planned scientific activities.
Education-Career Development Sessions—Sessions that provide the tools and resources to toxicologists that will enhance their professional and scientific development.
Informational and Education-Career Development sessions are programmed for 80-minutes. For sessions of these types that wish to compete for 165-minute time slots, the proposal submitter should provide a clear justification explaining why the extended time is warranted. All requests should be sent to April Brewer at SOT Headquarters via email. Please include the system generated control ID# assigned to your proposal in your communication.
Regional Interest—Central topics of relevance that describe public health and/or ecological problems of that region. A regional interest session is 165-minutes, with two chairpersons and 4–5 speakers.
Platform and poster abstracts for the 2013 Annual Meeting are due October 3, 2012.
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