American Association of Chinese in Toxicology (AACT)

President’s Message

Dear AACT members:

It is with great honor and gratitude that I step into the role of President of AACT for the 2025-2026 term. I deeply appreciate the trust and support from all AACT members and am excited about the opportunity to serve our community. I am confident that together we will continue to cultivate a vibrant community of Chinese-origin professionals dedicated to advancing the field of toxicology, fostering collaborations, and promoting scientific excellence.

As we embark on the 2025–2026 term, we will continue upon the legacy of Excellence, Visibility, and Connection championed by our previous leaderships. I am thrilled to share the initiatives planned for the year ahead, all aimed at strengthening AACT’s impact and fostering collaboration, mentorship, and recognition within the toxicology community.

I am proud to celebrate the remarkable accomplishments of our members, including the recent recipients of the SOT and AACT awards. These achievements exemplify the dedication and talent within our community. Looking ahead, we strongly encourage all AACT members to actively nominate themselves or their colleagues for awards, furthering the recognition of Chinese-origin toxicologists. AACT remains committed to supporting SOT award nominations and session proposals, ensuring our members are well-represented in SOT activities. To provide even greater opportunities for our members to showcase their excellence, the AACT board is dedicated to establishing additional award categories.

AACT is also committed to strengthening connections both within our community and beyond. A key aspect of our missions is to support the career growth of our members through mentorship and networking activities. Building on the success of past career workshops, AACT will continue to host these impactful events, with a particular focus on helping junior members launch their careers. Additionally, we are dedicated to expanding regional networking opportunities and organizing webinars to further enhance the professional development of our members.

We also strive to deepen our relationships with sponsors by facilitating information exchange through various AACT channels, including receptions, our newsletters and WeChat group, and networking events. This year, I will lead efforts to expand AACT’s fundraising initiatives and outreach activities. We warmly welcome discussions with individuals and organizations interested in contributing to and supporting this campaign.

In closing, I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to our Board, volunteers, and members for their unwavering support and dedication. The success of AACT relies on the active participation and engagement of all members. Together, we will make 2025–2026 a prosperous, productive, impactful year for AACT.

Xuefei Cao, Ph.D.

AACT President (2025–2026)