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2009 Annual Meeting Proposal Deadline—April 30
The Annual Meeting in Seattle is a good time to work out the details for your session proposals for the 2009 Annual Meeting in Baltimore, Maryland, March 15–19. Proposals may be submitted on-line beginning March 10 with a deadline of April 30. The thematic approach will carry forward for the 2009 Annual Meeting and will highlight the following themes for proposal submissions—Biomarkers, Epigenetics, Inflammation and Disease, and Neurodegenerative Disease. Due to its timeliness, Nanotechnology will again be highlighted for this meeting.
New Submission Process
The SOT Program and Continuing Education Committees place great value on the contributions of Regional Chapters, Specialty Sections, Special Interest Groups (SS/SIGs), and SOT Committees in the preparation of high-quality proposals for sessions at the SOT Annual Meetings. For this reason, it should be noted that this year endorsements sought for proposals will have to be made directly to these groups prior to submission.
During the on-line submission process, all proposal submitters will be prompted to confirm that they have worked with the intended groups identified as session Sponsors or Endorsers for proposals. The primary endorsement sought for any proposal will be known and highlighted as the Sponsor for the proposal. All secondary endorsements will continue to be listed in the Annual Meeting publications as is presently done. Access to the proposal site for the review groups will begin April 15th, at which time the reviewer should log in to confirm that proposals submitted reflect that Sponsor or Endorsers input. The goal of this new emphasis ensures that all Annual Meeting proposals are of the highest scientific quality and maintain a balanced perspective on controversial issues.
We appreciate your support of this new process. These changes will increase the ability of the SS/SIGs to participate in the development of high-quality sessions in their area of interest and will be of great benefit to the scientific quality of the SOT Annual Meetings.
Session types are described below and more information is posted on-line on the SOT Web site under Forms and Applications.
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.
Scientific Sessions
Symposia—Proposals for symposia should feature "cutting edge" science; new areas, concepts, or data in the forefront of toxicology. The session is three hours or less, with two chairpersons and 4–5 speakers.
Workshops—Proposals for workshops should be informal, interactive presentations that highlight state-of-the-art knowledge in toxicology with an emphasis on discussion. These sessions will last three hours or less, be chaired by at least two chairpersons, and have between 4–5 speakers.
Roundtables—Controversial topics are the basis of roundtable proposals. Each roundtable lasts about one and one-half hour. 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 highlights session 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 90 minutes and can include a single or multiple speakers as appropriate.
Informational Sessions—These sessions are not based on the outcome of scientific research. These sessions should present the latest science in toxicology, or other learning opportunities that address the professional interests and needs of toxicologists in the areas of Career Development, General Information, and Planned Scientific Activities.
The informational session should last 80 minutes or less, or 165 minutes or less. The proposal submission must clearly indicate 80 or 165 minutes of requested presentation time. For sessions of 165 minutes, the submission should also provide a clear justification explaining why the extended time is warranted.
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.
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