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2026 North Carolina Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting

“Future Ready Toxicology: Accelerating Regulatory Innovation Through Data and Discovery”

Date/Time: Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM
Location: RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC

This year’s meeting, “Future Ready Toxicology: Accelerating Regulatory Innovation Through Data and Discovery” will feature experts delivering keynote presentations on the emerging field of regulatory ready toxicology. As toxicology rapidly evolves, this meeting will explore how advances in artificial intelligence, big data, exposomics, and new approach methodologies are transforming regulatory science and risk assessment. Attendees will learn how cutting-edge research and innovative technologies are accelerating data-driven decision-making to better protect human health and the environment. The meeting will also feature emerging research from NCSOT trainees and members, with trainee awards for the top poster and platform presentations.

flyer for the 2026 North Carolina Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting, “Future Ready Toxicology: Accelerating Regulatory Innovation Through Data and Discovery”, Wednesday, October 21, 2026, 9:00 AM–4:30 PM, RTI International, Research Triangle Park, NC

Registration

Due to security restrictions on the RTI campus, advance registration is required for this event. There will be no on-site registration. Registration closes October 5, 2026.

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 Type

Cost

NCSOT Member

$40.00

Nonmember

$60.00

Postdoctoral Trainee

$20.00

Graduate Student

$10.00

Postbaccalaureate Trainee

Free

Undergraduate Students and Mentors

Free

Speakers, panelists, sponsors, and exhibitors—please contact ncsot21@gmail.com for registration assistance. 

Abstract and Trainee Award Submissions

All abstracts and award applications are to be submitted using the SOT Apply portal. The award deadlines and eligibility are provided below. 

Award

Eligibility*

Deadline

President’s Award for Research Competition (PARC)

Trainees in a postgraduate fellowship (doctoral or masters)

September 18, 2026

Early-Stage Trainee Platform Presentation Award

Graduate and postbaccalaureate trainees

September 18, 2026

Trainee Poster Presentation Competition

All trainees (multiple categories)

September 18, 2026

*All applicants must be NCSOT members. Trainees with a pending NCSOT regional chapter membership application may be considered at the discretion of the NCSOT Executive Committee.

Abstracts not selected as finalists for the PARC or Early-Stage Trainee Platform Presentation Award will be automatically entered into the Trainee Poster Presentation Competition. Additional information on award details, criteria, and application instructions may be found on the SOT Apply portal. For additional questions, please email ncsot21@gmail.com.

In addition to trainees, all NCSOT members are encouraged to submit an abstract to present a poster highlighting new, emerging research. Abstracts must be submitted as a General Poster Submission via the SOT Apply portal (under SOT Awards) by September 18, 2026.

Food/Refreshments

A catered box lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. Light refreshments will be provided during the morning and afternoon breaks.

Parking

Parking will be available in the parking deck next to the Holden Building on the RTI International campus. A campus map is provided here.  More detailed instructions will be provided prior to the meeting.

Questions?

Please reach out to the NCSOT Executive Committee at ncsot21@gmail.com.

 

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