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NCAC-SOT MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION
Purpose
The National Capital Area Chapter of the Society of Toxicology (NCAC-SOT)
was established to provide a regional focus for scientists of all
disciplines interested in toxicology. The Chapter acts to:
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Sponsor and co-sponsor symposia on current issues in toxicology.
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Provide an annual award to an outstanding student in toxicology to
assist in attending the annual meeting of the SOT.
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Maintain communication with the National SOT regarding current
toxicology and regulatory concerns.
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Sponsor regional Chapter events at the annual meeting of the SOT.
Background
The NCAC-SOT was established in 1982 and its bylaws were approved by the
Council of the SOT at the 21st annual meeting. The NCAC-SOT is
governed by an elected group of four officers and four councilors together
with several standing committees. Member of the NCAC-SOT are encouraged to
participate actively in organizing symposia and as members of the standing
committees. Members represent a broad group of scientists from academia,
industry, government, consulting firms, industry trade associations and a
broad range of other organizations in the Baltimore, Virginia and
Washington region.
Membership Policy
NCAC-SOT membership is available to individuals on the following bases:
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Membership is available to all individuals that have a professional
interest in toxicology.
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Membership in the National SOT is not required.
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Students in toxicology, health and environmental sciences are
encouraged to become members at a reduced rate.
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Individuals must be members of the National SOT to serve as an
officer of the NCAC-SOT.
Membership Benefits/Activities
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The Chapter sponsors/co-sponsors two or more symposia per year.
Symposia cover topics of current scientific and regulatory interest.
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Members pay reduced registration fees for attending symposia.
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NCAC-SOT sponsors an annual Student Award to assist in defraying the
cost of attendance at the national SOT meetings. The student award is based
on the student’s proposed presentation and honors the immediate Past
President of the NCAC-SOT.
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The Chapter publishes and distributes a membership directory with
updated telephone, fax and e-mail addresses.
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The Chapter sponsors a reception at the annual Society of Toxicology
meeting.
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NCAC-SOT members can participate and direct the Chapter activities
as members of the standing committees.
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The Chapter interacts closely with the Association of Government
Toxicologists and the National Capital Area Society of Risk Analysis. The
Chapter often holds joint symposia and other activities with these and
other related organizations.
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All members receive the Chapter newsletter that contains information
about Chapter activities, a schedule of upcoming events and symposia and
news items submitted by members concerning government workshops, university
news and other information of toxicological interest.
For More Information, Please Contact:
Deborah Burgin
Secretary, NCAC-SOT
U.S. EPA
Ph: 202-566-0269
burgin.deborah@epa.gov
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MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
NAME
ORGANIZATION
ADDRESS
CITY STATE ZIP
PHONE ( )
FAX ( )
E-MAIL
Membership Category (Please select one):
____ Full Member: $20/yr.
____ Student Member: $10/yr.
Printable application forms: MS-Word
version PDF version
Return form with payment by check payable to NCAC-SOT (no invoices
or credit cards can be accepted) to:
Jennifer Weeks Sekowski
Treasurer, NCAC-SOT
5183 Blackhawk Rd.
AMSRD-ECB-RT-BM
US Army ECBC
APG-EA, MD 21010
Ph: 410-436-5546
jennifer.sekowski@us.army.mil
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