President’s Message

The Women in Toxicology (WIT) Specialty Interest Group (SIG) was founded to enhance the visibility of women scientists in the field of toxicology. The mission of WIT SIG is to elevate women through mentoring, visibility, leadership, and education. As our logo shows, WIT activities focus on these four areas:

1. Mentoring: To promote the recruitment and retention of women to a profession in the toxicological sciences.
2. Visibility: To promote and recognize the accomplishments of women toxicologists.
3. Leadership: To provide leadership for career development opportunities for women toxicologists.
4. Education: To sponsor scientific and educational programs, including Symposia, Poster and Platform Sessions, Workshops, and Continuing Education courses, on current scientific information and scientific policy issues that advance the science of toxicology.

WIT provides a valuable platform for women to connect and support each other through common career successes and challenges. Since its inception in 1999, WIT has developed long-lasting and impactful initiatives to fulfill its mission. These initiatives include:

• Facilitating nominations of women for SOT-wide awards through the WIT committee’s review process that provides constructive feedback to strengthen and elevate the application and increase the chances of success.
• Encouraging membership engagement and knowledge-sharing through our biannual Newsletter.
• Reviewing session proposals and providing feedback to endorse scientific and educational sessions on toxicology and relevant topics to current social and environmental issues.
• Initiating session proposals for the SOT Annual Meeting on variety of topics, including mentoring.
• Establishing WIT endowments and WIT awards for students and scientists.
• Showcasing our members on LinkedIn.

I encourage all members to explore the WIT awards and consider applying by December 1, 2025. Your achievements deserve recognition!

Additionally, please consider sponsoring WIT to support our initiatives. Visit our new fundraising page and consider making a donation to WIT, especially if your company offers a matching option.

WIT takes pride in showcasing our members on LinkedIn, and we look forward to connecting with you in person at the 2026 Annual Meeting and beyond. We welcome all individuals (not just women!) who support our mission to join us!

Doris Zane, PhD, DABT
WIT President, 2025–2026