Welcome to the Society of Toxicology Web site

SOT Vision

The Society of Toxicology is the leading organization dedicated to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science of toxicology.

Learn more about the Society's Strategic Plan 2008–2011 and submit your comments.

Toxicology News and Announcements

• The SOT 48^th Annual Meeting Itinerary Planner is now available!
• Legislative Alert to SOT Members on Stimulus Package.
• SOT Officers Ballot: Voting Members Cast Your Vote—Deadline February 1
• SOT Winter Issue of the Communiqué is now available!
• Linda S. Birnbaum, Ph.D., DABT, ATS., Named New Director of the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
• SOT President Kenneth S. Ramos talks about a 2007 report that was released by the National Research Council entitled, "Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and A Strategy."
• Toxicology Opportunities Abound—The June 20th issue of Science: Science Careers offers a fresh look at toxicology careers, training, and the future of toxicology
• NIEHS—Newly Approved Ocular Safety Methods Reduce Animal Testing
  
• The SOT 48^th Annual Meeting Web site is now available!
  

What is Toxicology?

Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of such adverse effects.

Contact SOT

Comments? Questions? Suggestions? Contact the Society of Toxicology Headquarters:

1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300, Reston, VA 20190
E-mail: sothq@toxicology.org | Phone (703) 438-3115 | Fax (703) 438-3113

We regret that SOT Headquarters is not staffed to provide responses to inquiries about specific medical conditions or treatments. The Toxicology Specialist section is available to assist journalists and members of the public in identifying or locating expert toxicologists.

To anonymously report suspected criminal activity or illegal or unethical conduct by SOT staff or leadership, call the National Hotline Services, Inc. toll-free fraud hotline at (800) 826-6762.

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