What is Toxicology? Toxicology is the study of the adverse effects of chemicals (including drugs) on living systems and the means to prevent or ameliorate such effects. In addition to therapeutic agents, …

Discover the Society of Toxicology (SOT) which brings together 8,000 individuals working in toxicology around the globe to advance science and support toxicologists.

What Is Toxicology? Toxicology helps create a safer world Definition: The study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the …

Mar 5, 2026 · Richard “Dick” A. Parent of Damariscotta, Maine—renowned toxicologist, fearless advocate in court, sailor, and indefatigable force of nature—passed away on February 12, 2026. …

The Toxicologist and The Toxicologist: Late Breaking Supplement are supplements to Toxicological Sciences, the Society’s official journal, and contain all abstracts presented at the SOT Annual …

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The Society of Toxicology (SOT) reserves the right to review applications for participation at the SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo to confi rm that the applicant meets the SOT attendance qualifi cations.

Toxicology was first noted circa 1500 BC. Toxicology is arguably the oldest scientific discipline, as the earliest humans had to recognize which plants were safe to eat. Humans are exposed to chemicals …

This daylong program introduces undergraduates to toxicology and includes opportunities to explore and interpret data, meet with academic program directors, and network with SOT mentors.

The Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section is requesting nominations for the DTSS Annual Paper of the Year Award in recognition of an exceptional recent publication in the field of skin toxicology and …