Schedule and Publications

Sunday, March 16, 7:00 AM to 7:45 AM

Separate Registration and Fee

• SR01: Implementing Machine-Learning Approaches in PBPK and QSAR Models to Predict ADMET Properties of Xenobiotics
• SR02: Navigating Data Management and Sharing in Computational and Predictive Toxicology

Sunday, March 16, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

Free Reservation Required; Undergraduates Only

This daylong program introduces undergraduates to toxicology and includes opportunities to explore and interpret data, meet with academic program directors, and network with SOT mentors.

Sunday, March 16, 8:15 AM to 12:00 Noon

Separate Registration and Fee

• AM03: Dosimetry for Inhaled Substances: Advancing In Silico Modeling and Quantitative In Vitro Workflows
• AM04: Key Considerations of NAM Development for Global Regulatory Harmonization
• AM05: Roadmap for Safety Evaluation of Emerging Consumer Products: Application and Adaptation of Existing Practices
• AM06: The Tox Side of Food: Building Comprehensive Safety Assessments
• AM07: Fit-for-Purpose Methods to Fulfill 21st-Century Chemical Risk Assessment
• AM08: Environmentally Focused Knowledgebases: Past, Present, and Future

Sunday, March 16, 1:15 PM to 5:00 PM

Separate Registration and Fee

• PM09: Physiologically Based Kinetic Modeling Made Simple: A Nonprogrammer’s Guide to Chemical Risk Assessment
• PM10: Complexity of Food Packaging: Formulation, Safety, Regulation, Innovation, and Recycling
• PM11: Tackling Risk Communication Challenges: Lessons from Expert Voices and Case Studies
• PM12: Utilizing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for Regulatory Assessment of Developmental Neurotoxicity: Progress and Prospects
• PM13: Seeing Ocular Pathology: Best Practices for Ophthalmic Endpoints in Ocular Toxicity Studies
• PM14: Advances and Applications of Proteomics in Toxicity Assessment

Sunday, March 16, 4:45 PM to 6:30 PM

Join SOT in honoring its award recipients. Music begins at 4:45 pm, with the ceremony starting at 5:15 pm.

Sunday, March 16, 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM

All are invited to attend this event, which includes hors d’oeuvres and a cash bar.

Sunday, March 16, 7:00 PM to 8:00 PM

By Invitation Only

If you’ve been an SOT member for 25 years or more, come celebrate at this reception.

Sunday, March 16, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Free Reservation Required

All students and postdocs are invited to attend. Complimentary refreshments and a cash bar will be available.

Monday, March 17, 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM

Kimberley R. Miner

Earth Scientist, Pasadena, CA.

Monday, March 17, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM

By Invitation Only

Undergraduate Diversity Program mentor groups attend Annual Meeting sessions and posters, participate in exclusive activities, and celebrate the weekend’s accomplishments

Monday, March 17, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Visit the exhibitors for product, service, and career insights.

Monday, March 17, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Global Gallery of Toxicology allows participating organizations to display posters showcasing their upcoming meetings, key accomplishments, strategic initiatives, journals, awards, and more.

Virtual Posters

Monday, March 17, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Dedicated poster space showcases the activities of the SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections (SOT Component Groups).

Virtual Regional Chapter, Special Interest Group, and Specialty Section Posters

Regional Chapter ePoster

Specialty Sections ePoster

Monday, March 17, 9:15 AM to 12:00 Noon

Symposium Sessions

• Beyond Inflammation: Toxicities Associated with Ocular Therapeutics
• Evolution of Human Health Risk Assessment: New Science and Approaches That Are Ready for Primetime
• Into the Wild: Exploring Toxic Chemical Effects in Wildlife Species
• Navigating Complexity: How ’Omics in Short-Term Animal Studies Are Optimizing and Accelerating Chemical Risk Assessment
• When In Vitro Applied Dose ≠ Actual Dose: Overcoming Challenges for Next-Generation Risk Assessment for Difficult-to-Test Substances

Workshops Sessions

• Developmental Immunotoxicology: A Comparison Between Traditional and New Approach Methods
• Neurotoxicology and Brain Health Outcomes of Nanoparticles
• Protecting Those Who Serve: Advances in Military Environmental Exposures Research

Monday, March 17, 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• Air Pollution: Ozone
• Air Pollution Toxicology
• Biomarkers
• Computational Toxicology I
• Developmental and Juvenile Toxicology
• Food Safety/Nutrition
• Neurotoxicity: Developmental
• Neurotoxicity: Pesticides
• Pharmaceutical Safety and Drug Discovery
• Reproductive Toxicology I
• Respiratory Toxicology I
• Safety Assessment: Pharmaceutical—Drug Development I

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Monday, March 17, 9:30 AM to 10:30 AM

Free Reservation Required; Limited Seating; Students and Postdocs Only

Plenary Session speaker Kimberley Miner will meet informally for discussion with graduate students and postdoctoral scholars.

Monday, March 17, 9:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Hosted by IUTOX and SOT, this event offers an opportunity for scientific leaders to connect and gain a better understanding of the initiatives of societies around the world.

Monday, March 17, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Hours Subject to Change

Representatives from federal agencies will be available to answer general grant-related questions.

Monday, March 17, 10:00 AM to 3:40 PM

These are 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics, ranging from grant funding and publishing to networking tips. The complete schedule of Tiny Tox Talks is available in the SOT Online Planner.

Monday, March 17, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Debra L. Laskin

Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ.

Monday, March 17, 12:00 Noon to 1:30 PM

Add-On Event; Limited Seating; Students and Postdocs Only

Kathryn E. Page

Clorox Company, Pleasanton, CA.

Monday, March 17, 12:10 PM to 1:30 PM

Informational Sessions

• A Cross-Industry Perspective on Exposure-Driven Human Safety Evaluation on Polymer Chemical Additives
• Accelerating Acceptance of New Approach Methodologies for Respiratory Toxicology Through Standardization Efforts
• Nonessential Heavy Metals in Food: How Low Should We Go?
• Recent Advances in Exposure Predictions: Model Refinement and Accessibility

Monday, March 17, 1:45 PM to 4:30 PM

Symposium Sessions

• Circadian Rhythms in Environmental Toxicology and Chronic Diseases
• Diving Deeper into Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity: Integrating
• Molecular, Behavioral, Pathological, and Imaging Assessments in Zebrafish Neurotoxicology Studies
• Is the Microenvironment Key to Unraveling Cancer’s Origins?
• Leveraging AI and Genomics in Gene and Cell Therapies for Advancing Personalized Medicine Approaches in Safety Assessments
• Living in a Chemical World: Identification and Characterization of Emerging Contaminants of Concern and Need for New Regulatory Approaches
• Qualifying NAMs for Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity: Advancements and Pitfalls
• Single-Cell RNA Sequencing Unravels Xenobiotic-Induced Alterations in Complex Biological Systems

Workshop Session

• Into the Fire: Exploring Firefighter Exposures and Health

Monday, March 17, 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• Animal Models
• Bioinformatics
• Educating Future Toxicologists and Communicating with the Public
• Environmental Toxicology in a Changing Climate
• Ethical, Legal, Social, and Historical Issues
• Human Exposure Assessment/Biomonitoring
• Molecular Toxicology
• New Approach Methods: Computational
• New Approach Methods: In Vitro I
• PFAS I
• POPs
• Regulation/Policy
• Risk Assessment I
• Skin

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Monday, March 17, 3:00 PM to 4:30 PM

The Research Funding Insights session will include presentations with funding tips for toxicologists along with an active forum with representatives with experience in the academic, government, and nonprofit sectors.

Monday, March 17, 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM

All faculty involved in teaching toxicology to undergraduates and others interested in teaching are invited to attend.

Monday, March 17, 4:45 PM to 6:15 PM

SOT Debater: Michael Aschner

Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Bronx, NY.

EUROTOX Debater: Ulf Olofsson

Royal Institute of Technology, Stockholm, Sweden.

Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM

Add-On Event; Limited Seating; SOT Members Only

This event is designed for SOT members to interact with individuals from various fields to learn about SOT mentoring resources and get foundational tips on career advancement.

Tuesday, March 18, 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Symposium Sessions

• Challenges of NAM-Based Toxicokinetic Assessment in Regulatory Risk Assessment
• Environmental Cohort Studies to Promote Children’s Health in Japan and the United States
• Individual and Combined Effects of Climate Change–Associated Chemical and Nonchemical Stressors on Immunity
• Toxicological and Regulatory Considerations for Emerging Technologies and Hot Topics in Food
• What’s Sex Got to Do with It? Sex-Dependent Cardiopulmonary Effects of Inhaled Environmental Pollutants

Workshop Sessions

• Challenges and Advancements in In Vivo Genetic Toxicity Assessment for Regulatory Decision-Making
• Integrating New Approach Methodologies to Inform Sustainable Chemical Decisions
• Micro- and Nanoplastics: Lessons Learned from Nanotoxicology
• Navigating CNS Toxicity Prediction: Insights from Case Studies on Preclinical and Clinical Correlations

Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Visit the exhibitors for product, service, and career insights.

Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Global Gallery of Toxicology allows participating organizations to display posters showcasing their upcoming meetings, key accomplishments, strategic initiatives, journals, awards, and more.

Virtual Posters

Tuesday, March 18, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Dedicated poster space showcases the activities of the SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections (SOT Component Groups).

Virtual Regional Chapter, Special Interest Group, and Specialty Section Posters

Regional Chapter ePoster

Specialty Sections ePoster

Tuesday, March 18, 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• ADME/Toxicokinetics
• Computational Toxicology II
• Drugs of Abuse
• Endocrine Toxicology
• Genotoxicity/DNA Repair
• Kidney
• Mathematical Modeling
• Metals I
• Neurotoxicity: Metals
• Reproductive Toxicology II
• Risk Assessment II
• Safety Assessment: Pharmaceutical—Drug Development II

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 18, 9:30 AM to 3:00 PM

Hours Subject to Change

Representatives from federal agencies will be available to answer general grant-related questions.

Tuesday, March 18, 10:00 AM to 3:40 PM

These are 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics, ranging from grant funding and publishing to networking tips. The complete schedule of Tiny Tox Talks is available in the SOT Online Planner.

Tuesday, March 18, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Robyn L. Tanguay

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Tuesday, March 18, 11:00 AM to 12:30 PM

Symposium Sessions

• Assessing the Metabolic Competence of In Vitro Models and Their Applicability in Regulatory Toxicology
• Emerging Approaches in Chemical Analysis and Toxicological Risk Assessments of Extractables Data for Medical Device Evaluations

Tuesday, March 18, 11:00 AM to 12:20 PM

Education-Career Development Sessions

• Bridging the Gap and Paving the Way for Future Leaders in Toxicology
• Teaching in the Age of AI: Benefits, Challenges, and Ethical Considerations

Tuesday, March 18, 12:00 Noon to 1:15 PM

Add-On Event; Postdocs Only

This luncheon is a casual event that encourages engagement and networking among postdoctoral scholars.

Tuesday, March 18, 12:30 PM to 1:45 PM

Undergraduates Only

All undergraduates are encouraged to attend to learn about SOT programs and network with peers and graduate students; lunch is provided.

Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Facilitators:

Ashley Woolard

Amway/Nutrilite, Irvine, CA.

Toufan Parman

Sangamo Therapeutics Inc., Brisbane, CA.

Lauren Aleksunes

Rutgers, the State University of New Jersey, Piscataway, NJ.

Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM

James E. Klaunig

Indiana University, Bloomington, IN.

Tuesday, March 18, 1:00 PM to 2:30 PM

Symposium Sessions

• Behavioral Testing: Novel Strategies and Approaches to Maximize Translational Value, Reproducibility, and Rigor
• Interplay of Toxicant Exposure and the Immune System: Impact on Pregnancy Outcomes
• N-Nitrosamines in Water and in Drugs: Occurrence, Detection, Biological Effects, and Regulation
• Reproductive and Endocrine-Disrupting Effects of Legacy and Emerging PFAS and Their Mixtures

Workshop Sessions

• Applying Fit-For-Purpose Study Design to Build Confidence in NAM Use
• Exposure Assessment Strategies for Susceptible and Vulnerable Communities

Tuesday, March 18, 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• Air Pollution: Particulate Matter
• Chemical Threats and Bioterrorism
• Clinical and Translational Toxicology
• Genomics, Epigenetics, and Molecular Mechanisms
• Immunotoxicity I
• Nanotoxicology: In Vitro
• Neurodegeneration and Neurodegenerative Diseases
• Ocular Toxicology
• Pesticides
• PFAS II
• Safety Assessment: Non-pharmaceutical
• Skin Sensitization

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Tuesday, March 18, 1:45 PM to 3:00 PM

Free Reservation Required; Limited Seating; Postdocs and Graduate Students Only

Groups of trainees will rotate through a series of short discussions with career representatives from academia, government, and industry.

Tuesday, March 18, 3:00 PM to 4:15 PM

Enjoy an extended break featuring smoothies and schmoozing in the ToxExpo Exhibit Hall with exhibitors and poster presenters, courtesy of the ToxExpo exhibitors.

Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Panelists:

Jeanna M. Marraffa

SUNY Upstate Medical University, Syracuse, NY.

Justin N. Corcoran

Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI.

Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM
 

Panelists:

Bruce Buchholz

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA.

Brenna E. Baird

University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, NM.

Luke B. Montrose

Colorado State University, Fort Collins, CO.

Dorothy J. You

Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Livermore, CA.

Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Speakers:

Max Leung

Arizona State University, Glendale, AZ.

David Wood

St. Thomas’ Hospital, London, United Kingdom.

William Slikker

Retired, Little Rock, AR.

Félix Carvalho

Universidade do Porto, Porto, Portugal.

Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Symposium Session

• Time After Time: Evaluating Chronic Toxicity Using NAMs to Inform Longer-Term Chemical Hazard on a Quick Timeline

Workshop Session

• Advancements in Microphysiological Systems for Toxicity Assessment: Bridging the Gap Between In Vitro and In Vivo Models

Tuesday, March 18, 4:30 PM to 5:50 PM

Roundtable Session

• Is It Time to Right-Size Systematic Review?

Tuesday, March 18, 7:30 PM to 9:00 PM

Three teams of three contestants participate in this quiz game, an event that also features a cash bar.

Wednesday, March 19, 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Speakers:

Jun Kanno

National Institute of Health Sciences, Kawasaki, Japan.

Suzanne E. Fenton

North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC.

Akira Kubota

Obihiro University of Agriculture and Veterinary Medicine, Obihiro, Japan.

Michael J. DeVito

US EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC.

Wednesday, March 19, 8:00 AM to 10:45 AM

Symposium Sessions

• Exploring the Toxicological Impact of Micro- and Nanoplastics: Early‑Stage Scientists’ Perspective
• Launching Space Toxicology as a New Frontier Research Discipline: Academic, Industrial, and Intergovernmental Agency Perspectives
• Next-Generation In Vitro Neurotoxicology: Modeling Cognition‑in‑a‑Dish
• Progress of In Silico Methodologies for Chemical Safety Assessment

Workshop Sessions

• Active Ingredient Degradation: Process and Challenges in Identification, Toxicological Limit Determination, and Regulatory Submission
• Global Implications of the Changing EU Expectations on Dose-Level Setting in Reproductive and Developmental Studies
• Incorporating Stress as a Variable into Toxicological Testing: Advancing Our Understanding of Cumulative Impacts

Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Visit the exhibitors for product, service, and career insights.

Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

The Global Gallery of Toxicology allows participating organizations to display posters showcasing their upcoming meetings, key accomplishments, strategic initiatives, journals, awards, and more.

Virtual Posters

Wednesday, March 19, 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Dedicated poster space showcases the activities of the SOT Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections (SOT Component Groups).

Virtual Regional Chapter, Special Interest Group, and Specialty Section Posters

Regional Chapter ePoster

Specialty Sections ePoster

Wednesday, March 19, 9:15 AM to 11:45 AM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• Epidemiology and Public Health
• Immunotoxicity II
• Inflammation
• Liver: In Vitro
• Medical Devices
• Metals II
• New Approach Methods: In Vitro II
• Respiratory Toxicology II
• Risk Assessment III
• Stem Cell Biology and Toxicology
• Tobacco, ENDS, and Smoking-Related Toxicology I

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 19, 9:30 AM to 3:30 PM

Hours Subject to Change

Representatives from federal agencies will be available to answer general grant-related questions.

Wednesday, March 19, 9:45 AM to 10:45 AM

Lu Cai

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Wednesday, March 19, 10:00 AM to 3:40 PM

These are 20-minute presentations on a variety of topics, ranging from grant funding and publishing to networking tips. The complete schedule of Tiny Tox Talks is available in the SOT Online Planner.

Wednesday, March 19, 11:00 AM to 12:00 Noon

Juliette Legler

Universiteit Utrecht, Utrecht, Netherlands.

Wednesday, March 19, 11:00 AM to 12:20 PM

Informational Session

• Skin Deep: Navigating the Evolution and Application of Dermal Absorption Modeling in Modern Risk Assessment of Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Education-Career Development Session

• Building and Improving Undergraduate Programs at Your Regional Chapter

Wednesday, March 19, 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Facilitators:

Robyn Tanguay

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Sandrine Deglin

HESI, Washington, DC.

Corie Ellison

Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, OH.

Fenna Sillé

Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health, Baltimore, MD.

Justin Teeguarden

Pacific Northwest National Laboratory, Richland, WA.

Richard Currie

Syngenta Crop Protection, Bracknell, United Kingdom.

Jamie DeWitt

Oregon State University, Corvallis, OR.

Wednesday, March 19, 1:30 PM to 2:50 PM
 

Sven Jordt

Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC.

Sairam Jabba

Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC.

Daniel J. Conklin

University of Louisville, Louisville, KY.

Felix Effah

University of Rochester Medical Center, Rochester, NY.

Wednesday, March 19, 1:30 PM to 4:15 PM

Symposium Sessions

• Clearing the Air: Health Effects of Secondhand and Thirdhand Vaping Exposure
• Coming into Focus: The Role of DNA Repair Inhibition in Carcinogenesis Through the Lens of Metal-Induced DNA Damage and Repair Inhibition
• Harnessing Generative AI: Revolutionizing Toxicology Research
• Science and Practice of Characterizing Population Variability for Regulatory Decision-Making

Workshop Sessions

• Battle of the Sexes: Sexually Dimorphic Reponses to In Utero Toxicant Exposures
• How Can We Use Alternative Approaches to Move Safety Evaluation of Medical Devices Forward?
• Vaccine Toxicology in the Post-COVID Era

Wednesday, March 19, 1:45 PM to 4:15 PM

Authors will be in attendance for the following Poster Sessions:

• Carcinogenesis
• Cardiovascular Toxicology/Hemodynamics
• Ecotoxicology
• Liver: In Vivo
• Mixtures
• Nanotoxicology: In Vivo
• Natural Products
• Neurotoxicity: Developmental II
• Neurotoxicity: General
• New Approach Methods: General
• Systems Biology and Translational Toxicology
• Tobacco, ENDS, and Smoking-Related Toxicology II

Note that posters are displayed from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm.

Wednesday, March 19, 3:00 PM to 4:20 PM
 

Robert A. Roth

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

Jay I. Goodman

Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI.

James S. Bus

Exponent, Wendell, NC.

Thursday, March 20, 8:00 AM to 11:15 AM

Symposium Sessions

• Endocrine Disruption and Non-EATS Modalities: State of the Science for Metabolic Disorders and Next Steps
• Translational Toxicology: Comparative In Vivo Models: Charting Efficacy and Safety in Cell and Gene Therapy Development

Workshop Sessions

• Computational Dynamic Systems Models for Predictive Hazard Assessment
• Do the ENDS Justify the Means? Exploring Vaping Exposures Through Varied Models
• Integrating Epidemiological, Animal, and NAM Evidence to Move Beyond Correlation and into Causality
• Unlocking the Power of Read-Across for Safety Assessment: Current Practices and Approaches

Thursday, March 20, 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM

Poster Sessions will be announced in February 2025.

A Society of Toxicology (SOT) Satellite Meeting Organized by the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing and the Humane World for Animals International/Animal-free Safety Assessment Collaboration

Thursday, March 20, 2025, 12:30 - 4:30 PM EDT

Initially launched in 2008, 21st Century Toxicology is an annual series led by long-time partners, the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT), and the Humane World for Animals International-Led Animal-Free (AFSA) Collaboration. 21st Century Toxicology draws inspiration from the 2007 National Academies’ report on “Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century, A Vision and a Strategy.” These annual gatherings serve as a space for stakeholders to access upper-level information and news while being introduced to new technologies, advancements, and initiatives in the field of toxicology. Critical to maintaining this event’s emphasis on information sharing and network engagement is the focus on dialogue. Throughout the event’s program, periods of question and answer, as well as an “open microphone” discussion, have been integrated into the schedule, allowing participants to ask questions, make announcements, or offer comments on germane topics. In their early years, the satellite meetings placed considerable emphasis on large-scale, government-led, high-throughput testing programs in the United States, namely Tox21 and ToxCast. In more recent years, as the field has evolved, these sessions have expanded to include updates on a spectrum of related projects in the US and abroad, highlighting additional technologies (e.g., microphysiological systems, artificial intelligence, and other New Approach Methodologies) and additional programs (e.g., EU Tox-Risk). This year’s events will continue this trend, exploring the innovative initiatives, partnerships, and technologies being developed and advanced around the world, highlighting 21st Century Toxicology’s expanding influence and scope.

Click here to register.