Events

Hosted by: The SOT Northern California and Pacific Northwest Regional Chapters

Registration required for this free webinar.

This will be a virtual panel discussion featuring mentors from government, industry, and national labs. Each mentor will introduce their role as a toxicologist in their respective fields. Following introductions, mentees will be split into breakout rooms, where they will have the chance to engage directly with the mentors. Each breakout session will last about 20 minutes, after which the mentees will be rotated to another group, ensuring that by the end of the event, all participants will have interacted with mentors from different sectors.

National Laboratory Scientists:
Panshak Dakup, PhD, Biomedical Scientist, Pacific Northwest National Lab
Dorothy You, PhD, Postdoc Researcher, Lawrence Livermore National Lab

Government Toxicologists:
Katerine Saili, PhD, Associate National Program Director, US EPA
Nathalie Pham, PhD, DABT, Senior Toxicologist, DTSC CalEPA
Michelle Hu, PhD, Associate Toxicologist, DTSC CalEPA

Industry Toxicologists:
Sunjay Sethi, PhD, DABT, Project Toxicologist, IDEAYA Biosciences
Sarah Carratt, PhD, DABT, Principal Scientist, Pfizer
Leslie Valencia, PhD, Senior Scientist, Genentech

Registration required for this free webinar.

Data to Knowledge to Action

Please join us in Lynnwood WA for the 2024 PANWAT meeting. This year’s theme is: “From Data to Knowledge to Action.”

We will host a mentoring event and reception in the evening on Sunday, September 29 (5:30 PM–9:00 PM) for students and early career scientists to discuss career pathways with professionals from academia, industry, and government.

The conference on Monday, September 30 starts at 8:00 AM and will include a Keynote Session and Panel Discussion followed by presentations from industry, students, and trainees and our 2024 Achievement Award Winner, Dr. Katrina Waters. We will end the day (7:00 PM) with a reception and presentation of awards for best poster and platform presentations.

Featured Speakers:
Elinor Fanning, PhD, WA State Dept of Health
Craig Manahan, PhD, WA State Dept of Ecology
Jen McIntyre, PhD, Washington State University

Hotel Information:
Embassy Suites by Hilton Seattle, North Lynnwood
20610 44th Avenue West, Lynnwood, WA 98036
Tel: 425.775.2500

Important Deadlines:
Early Bird Conference Registration—August 26
Abstract Submission—August 26
Hotel reservation at special rate of $149/night—September 16
Conference Registration—September 22

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Please join us at the PANWAT Reception in Salt Lake City, UT on Tuesday, March 12 at 6:00 PM–8:00 PM at the Caffé Molise for hors d'oeuvres, networking and much more. We look forward to seeing you there!

Please save the PANWAT Regional Meeting dates, September 17–18, 2023, in Portland, Oregon.

Please join us in Portland, Oregon for the 2023 PANWAT meeting. This year’s theme is: “Modern Computational Approaches for Predicting Adverse Human Health Effects”. We are very excited that this year’s meeting will be a collaborative meeting with the Oregon State University (OSU) Superfund Research program.

We will host a mentoring event and reception in the evening on Sunday, September 17 for students and early career scientists to discuss career pathways with professionals from academia, industry, and government. Following the PANWAT meeting, we proudly offer a Science Communication workshop hosted by the Oregon Museum of Science and Industry (September 19: 9:00 AM–3:00PM) to all the trainees.

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Please join us at the PANWAT Reception in Nashville, TN on Monday, March 20 at 6:00–8:00 pm for hors d'oeuvres, networking and much more. Additional details on the event can be found in the SOT Meeting Planner. We look forward to seeing you there!

Precision Pharmacology and Toxicology

Dr. Gary Miller, Columbia University Environmental Health Sciences

Dr. Nathan Cherrington, University of Arizona Center for Toxicology

Dr. Brian Thrall, 2022 PANWAT Achievement Award Winner

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Please join us at Washington State University Health Sciences Spokane for the 2022 PANWAT meeting. It will be an event you won’t want to miss! This year’s theme is “Precision Pharmacology and Toxicology.” We will host a mentoring event and reception in the evening on Sunday, October 2 for students and early career scientists to discuss career pathways with professionals from academia, industry, and government.

Meeting Details:

Reception and Mentoring Event
When: Sunday, October 2, 6–9 PM
• 6:00–6:30 PM—Gathering and greeting
• 6:30–7:30 PM—Mentoring event
• 7:30–9:00 PM—Networking and exhibit viewing

Annual Meeting
When: Monday, October 3, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM
Where: WSU Health Sciences Spokane, 412 E Spokane Falls Blvd, Spokane, WA

How (To Get There): If the weather is fair, WSU Health Sciences Spokane is about a 10-minute walk from the Marriott Hotel.

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Interaction of the Microbiome and the Immune System: More than just a gut feeling

Dr. William DePaolo, University of Washington Center for Microbiome Sciences & Therapeutics

Dr. Diwakar Davar, University of Pittsburgh, Hematology/Oncology

Dr. Bruce Kelman, 2021 PANWAT Achievement Award winner

Please join us on Zoom for the 2021 PANWAT meeting. This year’s theme is “Interaction of the Microbiome and the Immune System: More than just a gut feeling”

Student and postdoc presentations will present short-form lightning talks followed by a platform Q&A session.

The abstract submission deadline is Friday, September 24, at 5:00 PM PDT. Please use this abstract form to complete your submission. Presentation slots may be limited depending on the number of submissions. The organizing committee will carefully review and select the abstracts for presentation based on the quality of the abstract as well as the time of submission. Therefore, early submission is highly encouraged. Lightning talk invitations will be sent out by Friday, October 1.

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Developing Toxicologists During A Pandemic

Dr. Suvarthi Das

Dr. Elaine Faustman

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The Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter (PANWAT) virtual fall meeting will be held on November 9, 2020, from 9:00 am–3:00 pm Pacific. The meeting will highlight PANWAT student and postdoctoral trainees and give them a chance to share the work they have been diligently and carefully continuing throughtout the unprecedented year. The meeting will also include a keynote presentation by a COVID-19 researcher, Dr. Suvarthi Das and will cconclude with a talk from the 2020 PANWAT Achievement Award winner, Dr. Elaine Faustman.

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Computational Toxicology

Timothy Zacharewski, PhD; Michigan State University

Grace Patlewicz, PhD; US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Cecile Krejsa, PhD; Kartos Therapeutics—2018 PANWAT Achievement Award Winner

Description:
Computational toxicology is a rapidly developing discipline that integrates data from a variety of sources to develop mathematical and computer-based models to better understand and predict adverse health effects caused by chemicals, such as environmental pollutants and pharmaceuticals. Encompassing multidisciplinary fields, computational toxicology investigates the interactions of chemical agents and biological organisms across many scales (e.g., population, individual, cellular, and molecular). This integrated approach has applications ranging from hazard and risk prioritization of chemicals to safety screening of drug metabolites. The Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology will convene at the 2019 Annual PANWAT meeting and share recent advances in Computational Toxicology and its impact on academia, government, and industry.

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Neurotoxicity: Mechanisms and Methods of Investigation

Brad Bolon, DVM, PhD; GemPath, Inc.—The FACTs of Peripheral Neuropathy: Findings, Actions, Causes and Testing

Toby Cole, PhD; University of Washington Neurotoxicity of Air Pollution

J. Lowry Curley, PhD; AxoSim Cutting Edge Techniques for Neuropathy Testing

Craig Marcus, PhD; Oregon State University 2017 PANWAT Achievement Award Recipient

Please join us for the communicating your science workshop/networking event on Sunday, Oct. 14th led by Jennifer Wroblewski from the Northwest Association for Biomedical Research titled "What to do about your 'What do you do?'."

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Toxicology Challenges and Applications in Protection of Human Health

Joel Bercu, MPH, PhD, DABT Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Richard Okita, PhD NIH National Institute of General Medical Sciences

Nancy Everds, DVM, ACVP Seattle Genetics

Wendel Doubleday, PhD Seattle Genetics

Mark your calendars and plan to join us on October 2 for the Annual PANWAT Chapter Meeting.

Preceding the meeting on October 1 will be an evening reception.

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New Technologies in Toxicology and Environmental Health

Dr. Kai Wang, Institute for Systems Biology

Dr. Ed Kelly, University of Washington

Dr. Kristen Mitchell, Boise State University

Dr. Stefan Linehan, ImaBiotech

Dr. Terrance Kavanagh, University of Washington

We invite you to join your colleagues to discuss the development of exciting new technologies and approaches in toxicology and environmental health research.

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New/Alternate Species in Toxicology Research

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Predictive Toxicology

Dave Williams (Oregon State University)

Dave Eaton (University of Washington)

Barbara Mounho-Zamora (ToxStrategies)

Arie Regev (Eli Lilly & Company)

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Risk Assessment in Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

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Recent Advances in Risk Assessment: From Hazard Identification to Risk Communication

Toxicologists assess safety of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals, consumer products, industrial compounds, nanomaterials and other xenobiotics. Key roles of toxicologists are hazard identification, science-based risk assessment and clear risk communication. In support of this critical role, the Pacific Northwest Regional Chapter of Society of Toxicology will convene at the 2012 Annual PANWAT meeting and share recent advances in hazard identification and risk assessment of pharmaceuticals, pesticides, biotechnology products, nanomaterials, environmental contaminants and other xenobiotics. Please join us in Seattle on September 20–22.

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The Art and Science of Research Translation in Toxicology

Given the importance of toxicological research in society, it is critical that scientists translate research findings to diverse audiences. Successful translation of basic research can result in informed public health actions and science-based policies. Examples of translation include communicating with broad audiences, using new information or approaches to assess and manage risk, transferring tools and technology to stakeholders and assisting officials, communities and individual to make informed decisions based on new findings. An emphasis on regional approaches to translating toxicological research will be given at the 2011 PANWAT meeting.

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Integrative Toxicity Test Methods to Improve Hazard Identification

New and integrative toxicity test methods are being developed and implemented to improve hazard identification and safety testing. Improved methods will offer rapid, accurate, relevant, and predictive results from systematic evaluations. We will focus on novel technologies that have been developed in one area of toxicology but have potential to add value to different sub-disciplines. A portion of the conference program will focus on translational outcomes, issues with assay validation, and the standardization of novel toxicity test assays.

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Pursuing Mechanism in Drug Safety Assessment

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Defining Relevant Biological Responses to Protect and Improve Human Health

Nanotechnology and Health

Matt O'Donell, PhD Dean | College of Engineering University of Washington

François Baneyx, PhD Professor | Chemical Engineering University of Washington

Barbara Beck, PhD DABT Principal | Gradient Corporation

Jefferson Foote, PhD Chief Science Officer Arrowsmith Technologies

Bruce Fowler, PhD, Fellow ATS Assistant Director for Science, Division of Toxicology | ATSDR

Infinitesimally small particles are poised to revolutionize science and technology. Join us to explore how nanotechnology may impact our health, our environment, and our understanding of incredibly tiny objects.

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Integrative Approaches to Improve Human Health

Nutraceutical Development and Safety Assessment

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Toxicology in Third World Settings

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Role of Nutrients in Modifying Toxic Injury

The annual meeting of the Pacific Northwest Association of Toxicologist (PANWAT) will be held in the Conference Center at the Mt. Bachelor Village Resort and Conference Center in Bend Oregon on Sept. 25-27, 2003. The theme of this year's meeting is the "Role of Nutrients in Modifying Toxic Injury". Posters on any area of toxicology are welcome by everyone. The scientific theme of nutrients in toxic injury was selected as an area of broad interest to new and established toxicologists.

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Cellular and Organismal Responses to Oxidative Stress

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Convergence of Neurobiology and Toxicology

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