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Specialty Sections
The Society of Toxicology has established 21 Specialty Sections that
may propose sessions for the Annual Meeting, exchange information via
newsletters, present awards and participate
in other scientific activities.
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BIOLOGICAL MODELING
Founded 2000
The Biological Modeling Specialty Section has as its objectives to provide members with a focused venue
for networking to develop and conduct programs and educational activities that emphasize the latest developments in biological modeling
and to apply these to improving the risk assessment process. If you have any questions, or other feedback about the activities of the
specialty section, please contact any of the Specialty Section Officers.
CARCINOGENESIS
Founded 1985
The Carcinogenesis Specialty Section is a subgroup of the Society
of Toxicology membership that serves as a focal point for interaction
of members interested in carcinogenesis. Section members have expertise
and/or responsibilities in molecular mechanisms of carcinogenesis,
genetic toxicology, testing strategies for carcinogens, chemoprevention
and cancer risk assessment. The Section sponsors symposia, workshops
and Section meetings at the Annual SOT meetings to provide opportunities
for discussion of the latest developments in carcinogenesis. In
addition, the Section sponsors Graduate Student Awards for meritorious
research in carcinogenesis that is presented by predoctoral students
at the Annual SOT meeting. The awards consist of cash prizes and
recognition plaques. Elected officials consist of the President,
Vice-President, Vice-President Elect, 2 Councilors and the Secretary/Treasurer.
COMPARATIVE
AND VETERINARY
Founded 1993
The objectives of the Comparative and Veterinary
Specialty Section are to: 1) promote the diverse application of veterinary
toxicology, i.e., whole animal systems, comparative and clinical toxicology,
animal models, and disease, nutrition and other physiological/confounding
factors that can affect toxic endpoints; 2) serve as the focal point for
interaction of members of the Society of Toxicology who are interested
in veterinary toxicology; 3) conduct programs and educational activities
which emphasize current developments and issues in veterinary toxicology;
4) relate those developments to the activities of the Society of Toxicology
to stimulate interest and growth in veterinary toxicology as it relates
to the general science of toxicology; 5) act as a resource to the Society
in the area of veterinary toxicology. The Comparative and Veterinary Specialty
Section offers a Graduate Student/Trainee Award for Outstanding Student
Presentation at the SOT Annual Meeting.
DERMAL
TOXICOLOGY
Founded 1999
The objectives of the Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section are to provide
a forum for the interaction of individuals involved in risk assessment,
pharmacokinetics, dermal penetration/absorption, hypersensitivity and
dermal toxicity, regulatory issues, basic skin biology and other professionals
working in the field of dermal research. Members who wish to receive
more
information on the specialty section should contact Dr. James N. McDougal by e-mail.
DRUG
DISCOVERY TOXICOLOGY
Founded 2004
The Drug Discovery Toxicology Specialty Section is designed to provide
a forum for promoting the broad acceptance and understanding of new technologies
and models that impact predictive toxicology. Growth of the toxicology
skill set in the pharmaceutical industry has been driven largely by the
need for more efficient drug discovery and by the realization that over
30% of molecules in development fail because of toxicity and side effects.
Drug Discovery Toxicology is a subspecialty created to fulfill the growing
need for generating higher throughput, integrative, and predictive toxicological
information, in an effort to reduce the attrition of drug candidates at
later stages of development. Such efforts include in silico assessments,
in vitro predictive tools, and other technologies such as genomics,
proteomics, and metabonomics that may be used alone or as an integrated
approach to support drug safety assessment. This specialty section seeks
to foster discussion and guidance around appropriate current applications
of such tools that could ultimately replace or refine traditional costly
and time-consuming animal-based toxicology models. This specialty section
will also identify gaps necessitating further investments in methods development.
To find out more information about DDTSS please contact Drew
Badger.
ETHICAL,
LEGAL, AND SOCIAL ISSUES
Founded 2004
The Ethical,
Legal, and Social Issues Specialty Section provides a forum
in which to discuss the ethical implications of results from our
science as well as the resulting legal and social implications.
In addition, this specialty section can serve as a forum for discussing
issues related to research integrity and the conduct of research
with animals and humans. The Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues
Specialty
Section will be of interest to toxicologists concerned about the
broader impact of our research on bioethical and societal decision-making
as well as the conduct and application of toxicology based research.
FOOD SAFETY
Founded 1993
The Food Safety Specialty Section (FS3)
is a specialty group within the Society of Toxicology; it was formed
in March 1993 to provide a forum for the interaction of toxicologists
and other professionals involved in food safety. The purpose of
this specialty section is to provide a vehicle where state-of-art
research involving food safety and regulations can be communicated
and to serve as a scientific resource for critical issues involving
food safety.
IMMUNOTOXICOLOGY
Founded 1985
The Immunotoxicology
Specialty Section is a branch of the Society of Toxicology whose
members include scientists with training in immunology, toxicology,
and risk assessment. Our purpose is to promote immunotoxicology
as a discipline by: (1) increasing our understanding of the impact
that xenobiotics have on the immune system (2) advocating research
into the mechanisms of immunomodulation, and (3) encourage the
development
of new methods and techniques to improve risk assessment. At the
national meeting, the Section sponsors symposia, continuing education
courses, workshops, and roundtable discussions. Annual meetings
are held at the national meeting to discuss specialty section
business
and program topics for the following year. Pre- and postdoctoral
students are encouraged to participate in the scientific program
at the Annual Meeting by presentation of an award for best poster
session in the field of immunotoxicology. Student input into the
Section is also encouraged, and facilitated by an appointed Student
Representative that attends Section Officer’s meetings as
a full voting member.
IN
VITRO and Alternative Methods
Founded 1994
The In Vitro Specialty Section
is a specialty group within the Society of Toxicology whose members
have expertise in the application of in vitro techniques
to problems of cellular toxicity, with a special emphasis on product
safety evaluation. The interests of this Specialty Section include
studies of the basic cellular processes involved in the induction
of adverse outcomes of specific organs and the whole animal and
the development of simple to complex cellular and subcellular systems
to predict toxicity in vivo and for risk assessment purposes.
Other significant topics of interest include in vitro test
validation and all aspects of test development and acceptance for
individual or regulatory purposes. The Section holds regular meetings
at the Annual SOT meetings to discuss topics of interest to the
membership. In addition, the Section sponsors three student awards
for poster on subjects related to in vitro toxicology,
and continuing education courses and symposia at annual meetings.
Elected officials consist of the President, Vice-President, Vice
President – Elect, Councilors, and the Secretary/Treasurer.
INHALATION AND RESPIRATORY
Founded 1987
The Inhalation and Respiratory Specialty Section (ISS) 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 Annual SOT 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.
The Section sponsors travel awards for outstanding students, and recognition
awards for new investigators and those with outstanding career achievements.
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.
MECHANISMS
Founded 1985
The Mechanisms Specialty Section represents
a diverse group of members of the Society of Toxicology who have
in common interests and expertise in elucidating the cellular,
biochemical,
and molecular mechanisms of action of toxic substances. The Mechanisms
Specialty Section provides a focal point for interaction of members
of the Society of Toxicology interested in mechanisms of action
of toxic substances, fostering the development and dissemination
of new advances in mechanistic research in toxicology. The Section
membership develops and sponsors state-of-the-art symposia, workshops
and Continuing Education courses at the Annual Meeting of the Society
of Toxicology. In addition, the Section sponsors a Graduate Student
Awards program for student members of the section, with awards
made annually at the SOT meeting. Elected officials of the Specialty
Section include the President, Vice-President, Vice-President Elect,
Secretary-Treasurer, and two Councilors. A newsletter is published
three times a year and distributed to all.
METALS
Founded 1995
The Metals Specialty Section is a subgroup
of the Society of Toxicology, the membership of which has expertise
in all aspects of metal toxicology. This includes mechanisms of
action, analytical procedures, regulatory issues, assessment of
target organ toxicity, etc. The Section holds regular meetings at
the Annual SOT meetings to discuss topics of interest to the membership.
In addition, the Section sponsors awards for students who have outstanding
presentations at the national meeting, and sponsors continuing education
courses and symposia at SOT Annual Meetings. Elected officials consist
of the President, Vice-President, Vice-President Elect, two Councilors
and the Secretary/Treasurer.
MIXTURES
Founded 2006
A new Specialty Section for Mixtures was approved by the Society
of Toxicology and inaugurated at the 2006 SOT Annual Meeting in
San Diego, CA. An organizational committee representing academia,
government, industry, and the private sector were responsible for
its establishment. The Mixtures Specialty Section supports the
advancement of science-based safety assessment; facilitates the
ability for government, industry, and academia to work together;
and encourages funding for toxicology-related research from private
and federal agencies. SOT members can sign up for this Specialty
Section on the 2007 Dues Renewal Form. For more information, contact
Moiz Mumtaz at mgm4@cdc.gov.
MOLECULAR BIOLOGY
Founded 1988
The Molecular Biology Specialty Section
is an organization integrating members of the Society that are
using or interested in applying the varied approaches of molecular
biology
in their research programs. Molecular toxicology has become an
increasingly important focus of the academic, industrial, and
regulatory arena.
Tools ranging from transgenic technologies to reporter gene assays
in single cells are providing exciting opportunities for studying
the effects of toxic agents at their molecular targets, and for
understanding the regulation and mechanisms of these interactions.
The Molecular Biology Specialty Section is extremely active in
organizing continuing education and symposia sessions for the
national SOT
meetings and welcomes continuing as well as new members from the
Society at large.
NANOTOXICOLOGY
Founded 2007
The objective of the Nanotoxicology Specialty Section is to serve as the
focal point for the interaction of members of the Society of Toxicology
interested in the science and toxicology of nanoscale materials, the
responsible development of safe nanomaterials, and the application of
nanotechnology to toxicological and environmental health problems. This
will be achieved through the conduct of scientific programs and
educational activities that address current developments and key issues
in nanoscale science and toxicology. To find out more about this
Specialty Section, contact Annette Santamaria.
NEUROTOXICOLOGY
Founded 1983
The Neurotoxicology Specialty Section consists of members of the Society
of Toxicology who are interested in the adverse effects of chemical,
biological, or physical agents on the structure and function of the nervous
system. Neurotoxicology Specialty Section members have research, regulatory,
and/or industrial interests in the field of neurotoxicology as it relates
to environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals. This Section conducts
regular meetings at the Annual SOT Meeting to promote exchange of information
among neurotoxicologists. The Section elects officers, plans and sponsors
workshops and symposia, and fosters the discussion of research topics
of mutual interest to members. The Section also sponsors a number of
undergraduate and graduate level research awards for students who present
outstanding research at the national meeting. Elected officials include
the President, Vice-President, Vice-President Elect, Secretary/Treasurer,
two Councilors and a Student Representative.
OCCUPATIONAL
AND PUBLIC HEALTH
Founded 1997
The Occupational and Public Health Specialty Section (OPHSS) resulted
from the merger of the Occupational Health and the Epidemiology
Specialty Sections. The goal of the
OPHSS is to advance the integration of exposure, toxicological
and epidemiological principles and research approaches in addressing
occupational, environmentally-related, and public health issues.
The OPHSS seeks to achieve this goal by: (1) identifying and encouraging
integrative research to further the understanding of the impact
of exposure to chemicals, pollutants, and pharmaceutical drugs
on the general and susceptible populations, and, in turn, (2) better
informing regulatory decisions and actions that impact both individual
and population health, (3) identifying and promoting the continual
development and application of emerging methods, tools, and models,
and (4) sponsor and support activities to attract the next generation
of scientists to occupational and environmental public health.
REGULATORY
AND SAFETY EVALUATION
Founded 1993
The Regulatory and Safety Evaluation Specialty Section (RSESS)
brings together toxicologists concerned with scientific and regulatory
issues
related to evaluation of the safety of new and existing commercial products
and environmental agents. Meetings provide an opportunity for
informal
discussion with toxicologists working or interested in these areas. Our
scientific program at the SOT Annual Meeting, as well as our periodic
newsletters,
generally highlight issues of current regulatory importance or new scientific
developments that impact toxicological safety assessment. A popular
feature
of our Annual Meeting is the “Great Debate” that features
discussion of a highlighted topic by two or more highly regarded scientists
in the field. The extensive interest in the areas we represent has made
us the largest of the 21 specialty sections within the SOT.
REPRODUCTIVE
AND DEVELOPMENTAL TOXICOLOGY
Founded 1995
The Reproductive and Developmental
Specialty Section is a subgroup of the Society of Toxicology membership
whose members have expertise and/or responsibility for assessment
of toxicology of the reproductive system or development of offspring.
Included are all areas of male and female reproductions, developmental
biology, teratology, and developmental and reproductive risk assessment.
The Section holds regular meetings at the Annual SOT meetings to
discuss topics of interest to the membership. In addition, the
Section sponsors travel awards for students who have done outstanding
work
at the national meeting, and sponsors continuing education courses
and symposia at annual meetings. Elected officials consist of the
President, Vice-President, Vice-President Elect, two Councilors,
and the Secretary/Treasurer.
RISK ASSESSMENT
Founded 1988
The Risk Assessment Specialty Section
of the Society of Toxicology (SOT) is one of the largest Specialty
Sections in the SOT. Our membership consists of approximately equal
representation from academics, government, industry, and the consulting
world.
TOXICOLOGIC
AND EXPLORATORY PATHOLOGY
Founded 1999
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The Toxicologic
and Exploratory Pathology Specialty Section formed with
the goals of establishing scientific and educational programs dealing
with current advances and policies regarding experimental pathology
and to guide discussions regarding the application of these considerations
to regulatory policy and risk assessment practices. Please contact
officers or members for more information and/or to become a member
of this specialty section.
WOMEN IN TOXICOLOGY (WIT)
Founded 2000
The Women in Toxicology (WIT) Specialty Section (now a Special
Interest Group) was established to focus on the needs of women within
the field of toxicology. Modeled after existing women in science organizations,
WIT's mission is to (1) promote the recruitment and retention of women
to a profession in the toxicological sciences; (2) provide leadership
for career development opportunities for women toxicologists; (3) promote
and recognize the accomplishments of women toxicologists. Key issues reflect
the mission and goals, including the promotion of education in the sciences,
mentoring, increased visibility and leadership roles of women within the
SOT.
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