Dear CTPVSS Members,
Welcome to a new chapter of the Comparative Toxicology, Pathology, and Veterinary Specialty Section!
It is both an honor and a privilege to serve as your 2025–2026 President. First, a sincere thanks to our Past President, Sunish Mohanan, for his outstanding leadership and for spearheading a successful 2025 SOT Annual Meeting in Orlando. I am also grateful to our executive committee—Tracey Papenfuss (Vice President), Logeswari Ponnusamy (Vice President-Elect), Debabrata Mahapatra (Secretary/Treasurer), John Buchweitz and Christina Wilson-Frank (Councilors), and Gina Capece (Graduate Student Representative)—whose expertise and energy will help guide our efforts this year. I would also like to acknowledge the CTPVSS community / membership for their continuous support, engagement, and dedication which consistently drives our collective progress and strengthens the impact of our specialty.
Our community stands at the intersection of toxicology, pathology, and veterinary sciences—each discipline enriching the other. Whether we’re studying comparative disease mechanisms, refining animal models, or uncovering species-specific responses to toxicants, our work informs both human and animal health in powerful ways.
What Makes Us Distinct
CTPVSS is more than a Specialty Section—it’s a collaborative think tank, a mentorship network, and a vibrant community. Our emphasis on comparative biology, pathology-informed interpretation, and translational veterinary models allows us to ask deeper, more meaningful questions. We go beyond “Is it toxic?” and explore “How does it manifest across species? What are the pathophysiological mechanisms? What does this mean in a real-world setting?”
Get Involved—Your Voice Counts
Whether you’re a new graduate student exploring your first research project or a seasoned toxicologic pathologist shaping the field, this Specialty Section is yours. Your ideas, your research, your questions, and your voice—they all matter. If you have a concept for a webinar, an outreach event, a mentorship event, or even a new direction for the Section, please reach out. We’re listening.
Let’s make this year one of connection, creativity, and impact—grounded in science, inspired by collaboration, and driven by purpose.
With appreciation and excitement,
Sonika Patial
President, CTPVSS 2025–2026