Social Events

Awards Ceremony Music Performed by Michael Lucarelli

Sunday, March 7, Time: 4:45 PM–5:15 PM
Ballroom J

Michael Lucarelli received his Bachelor of Music degree from the University of Utah and his Master of Music from the University of Arizona in Guitar performance. Since 1985 Michael has performed extensively for concerts, festivals, and private events throughout Utah and the U.S. During the 2002 Winter Olympics, Michael performed for the athletes at the Olympic Village. He has appeared on several radio and television programs including the TV series "Touched by an Angel." Michael has received numerous awards and grants and has had over three million views on YouTube. Aside from being a critically acclaimed solo artist, Michael's seven CDs have received enthusiastic reviews worldwide. More information about Micheal Lucarelli can be found at www.lucarelli.com.

Awards Ceremony

Sunday, March 7, Time: 5:15 PM–6:30 PM
Ballroom J

(Open to all attendees)

Join us as SOT honors our prestigious award winners at the SOT Awards Ceremony. Please refer to the Awards and Fellowships section of the SOT Web site for complete details about the awards and submitting the nominations for the next year.

Welcoming Reception

Sunday, March 7, Time: 6:30 PM–7:30 PM
Hall E

Continue the celebration by attending the Welcoming Reception following the Awards Ceremony. The Welcoming Reception is a great opportunity to renew old friendships and to make new acquaintances. Please join the Society in this kick-off of the Annual Meeting.

25-Year (Or More) Member Reception

Sunday, March 7, Time: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM
Ballroom A

Have you been a member of the Society of Toxicology for 25 years (or more)? If so, please join your colleagues in celebration and recognition of the scientists who established the Society. Note that this year some of your colleagues will be sporting 35-year member pins.

Student/Postdoctoral Fellow Mixer

Sunday, March 7, Time: 7:30 PM–8:30 PM
Room 355

(Ticket Required)

Sponsor: Student Advisory Council

The Student Advisory Committee hosts this opportunity for students and postdoctoral fellows to gather, to meet new colleagues, and to reestablish relationships in an informal atmosphere at the beginning of the meeting. Tickets are obtained at no cost by registering for this event on the Annual Meeting Registration Form. Ticket and meeting badge are required. Complimentary refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

In Vitro Toxicology Lecture and Luncheon for Students

Monday, March 8, Time: 12:00 NOON–1:20 PM
Room 255 E

(Ticket Required)

Sponsor: Colgate-Palmolive Company

The purpose of this lecture is to discuss the importance of animal research to biomedical sciences and toxicology and the ethical obligations of the scientific community to follow the "3R's" of animal testing (refine, reduce, replace) whenever it is feasible.

Graduate students, undergraduates, postdoctoral scholars, and recipients of Colgate-Palmolive awards are among the guests at the In Vitro Toxicology Lecture and Luncheon. The goal of the In Vitro Toxicology Lecture series is to feature important research using in vitro and alternative techniques to study basic mechanisms and to illustrate how these test methods benefit animal welfare by refining and reducing animal use. Students and postdocs can reserve a ticket for the luncheon with a $5 deposit when they register for the SOT Annual Meeting. Lunch is served at the beginning of the event and service concludes before the talk/main program begins. Meal service may not be available to guests who arrive after 12:30 PM.

Postdoctoral Assembly Luncheon

Tuesday, March 9, Time: 12:00 NOON–1:15 PM
Room 255 E

(Ticket Required)

Chairperson(s): Betina Lew, University of Rochester, Rochester, NY

Sponsor: Postdoctoral Assembly

Amidst scrambling to attend all of the events at the meeting, this will be time for postdocs to kick back and relax! All postdoctoral fellows are invited to a casual luncheon organized by the Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA). We will announce the recipients of the Best Postdoctoral Publication Awards and acknowledge the postdocs who received awards this year from Specialty Sections and Regional Chapters. The PDA Board members will present an overview of accomplishments and future directions for the PDA and will introduce the new board members for 2010–2011. There will be a drawing for prizes. Postdocs can reserve a ticket when registering for the Annual Meeting. Lunch is served at the beginning of the event and service concludes before the talk/ main program begins. Meal service may not be available to guests who arrive after 12:30 PM.

Regional Chapter Receptions

Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10, Various Times

(Refer to the Events Calendar for more details)

Many of the SOT Regional Chapters meet during the SOT Annual Meeting. All current and prospective Regional Chapter members are encourage to attend.

Special Interest Group Receptions

Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10, Various Times

(Refer to the Events Calendar for more details)

Each of the 6 Special Interest Groups will hold a meeting/reception during the 2010 SOT Annual Meeting at the Hilton Hotel or at a local venue. All current and prospective SOT Special Interest Group members are encouraged to attend.

Specialty Section Receptions

Monday, March 8 through Wednesday, March 10, Various Times

(Refer to the Events Calendar for more details)

Each of the 22 SOT Specialty Sections will hold either a luncheon or early evening meeting/reception during the SOT 2010 Annual Meeting. All current and prospective SOT Specialty Section members are encouraged to attend.

Lunch with an Expert

Date and time varies by group
(Meet at Bulletin Board in Registration Area)

Sponsor: Student Advisory Council

The purpose of Lunch with an Expert is to provide students and postdoctoral scholars the opportunity to network informally with well-established toxicologists while obtaining career advice and meeting new colleagues. Small groups are composed by matching research interests of students and postdocs with those of an Expert. The Expert for each group identifies a time and place for a meal, and the group meets at the Lunch with an Expert Bulletin Board before proceeding to the restaurant. Sign up via the Lunch with an Expert Registration on the SOT Web site. Details for each group meeting will be sent to participants in advance of the meeting.