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The Inhalation Specialty Section provides a focus for members of the Society of Toxicology dealing with the impact of airborne chemicals and particles on the body. Issues of interest to ISS include indoor and outdoor air pollution, occupational exposure to airborne contaminants, therapeutic drug delivery by inhalation, deposition and pharmacokinetics of agents delivered by the inhalation route, and interactions between inhaled materials and infectious allergic stimuli. The Section meets regularly at the SOT Annual Meeting to promote a better understanding of inhalation toxicology, to recognize students and colleagues for notable contributions to inhalation research, and to address issues of importance to this field.

Committees within the Section meet regularly to write issue papers and discuss topics for Symposia, Workshops and Continuing Education Course. Elected officials consist of a President, Vice-President, Vice-President Elect, two Councilors and a Secretary/Treasurer. See the Officer Page for a current listing.

Membership Information

If you are currently a member of SOT you may join the Inhalation Specialty Section by using the SOT On-Line Membership Renewal Form.

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Awards

Award Title	Inhalation and Respiratory SS  Achievement Award
Award Description	An engraved plaque will be awarded to a senior investigator whose body of work represents an outstanding achievement in respiratory/inhalation toxicology. The nomination should include a letter discussing the individual’s work in advancing the field and should specifically address 4 areas: breadth and depth of scientific contributions, influence in the education/training/mentorship of young scientists in the field, leadership and service to the field and, influence on regulatory/public health decisions. A curriculum vitae and bibliography should also be included; seconding letters are helpful. Nominations of unsuccessful candidates will be considered for two additional years unless the nomination is withdrawn by the sponsor. Contact: Lung Chi Chen
Deadline	December 1, 2007
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Award Title	Inhalation and Respiratory SS  Paper of the Year Award
Award Description	An engraved plaque will be awarded to the author(s) of the best paper in the area of respiratory/inhalation toxicology, published in a peer journal in the calendar year (Jan1-Dec 31) prior to the annual meeting year when the award will be presented (at least one author must be an SOT member). The nomination should provide a full citation of the paper, a short discussion of the value of the research to the field of respiratory/inhalation toxicology, and should address the originality, scientific quality, and impact of the paper. Contact: JeanClare Seagrave
Deadline	December 31, 2007
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Award Title	Inhalation and Respiratory SS  Young Investigator Award
Award Description	An engraved plaque and a cash stipend ($500) will be awarded to a scientist who has made significant contributions to the field of respiratory toxicology. The recipient must have less than 15 years of experience since obtaining her/his highest earned degree at the time when the award is presented. The nomination should summarize the contributions of the candidate’s scientific contributions, including originality, creativity, and impact, and should include a curriculum vitae and a bibliography. Contact: JeanClare Seagrave
Deadline	December 1, 2007
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Award Title	Inhalation and Respiratory SS  Mary O. Amdur Student Award
Award Description	The nomination should include a copy of the abstract submitted to the Program Committee, a letter of nomination from the student's sponsor, and a short synopsis submitted by the student. The synopsis should include the rational for the study, the significance of the results, and the students’ role in the work. Winner Receives: Engraved Plaque; cash stipend. Contact: JeanClare Seagrave
Deadline	February 1, 2008
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Award Title	Inhalation and Respiratory SS  Student and Postdoctoral Awards
Award Description	Engraved plaques and a cash stipends ($500) will be awarded for the best abstract presented by a student and for the best abstract presented by a post-doctoral fellow in the field of respiratory/inhalation toxicology. The nomination should include a copy of the abstract submitted to the Program Committee, a letter of nomination from the student's sponsor, and a short synopsis submitted by the student. This synopsis should include the rationale for the study, the significance of the results, and the student's role in the work. Contact: JeanClare Seagrave
Deadline	February 1, 2008
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