Ensuring More Healthy Lives Through Endowment Funding for Toxicology Trainees My decision to support the SOT Endowment comes from gratitude for the path I have been able to walk and a desire to help others walk a similar one.

“My decision to support the SOT Endowment comes from gratitude for the path I have been able to walk and a desire to help others walk a similar one,” states #SOTFullMember Tae-Won Kim

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#SOTFullMember Mayukh Banerjee of University of Louisville received the 2026 American Society for Pharmacology and Experimental Therapeutics (ASPET) Division of Toxicology Early Career Award: www.linkedin.com/posts/mayukh...

#SOTFullMember Tisha C. King-Heiden of University of Wisconsin–La Crosse received the SOT Rekha Mehendale Undergraduate Educator Award for her outstanding commitment to undergraduate toxicology education and more: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #SOTAwards

#SOTFullMember Alison Cory Pearson Elder of University of Rochester Medical Center received the SOT Translational Impact Award for her pioneering translational research on inhaled engineered nanoparticles and ambient air pollutant aerosols: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #SOTAwards

#SOTStudentMember Joe Lim, #SOTEmeritusFullMember Curtis Klaassen, and #SOTFullMember Julia Yue Cui received the 2025 James R. Gillette Award, recognizing the Best Paper of the Year in Drug Metabolism and Disposition: societyoftoxicology.sharepoint.com/Library/Form...

#SOTFullMember Prof. Mathieu Vinken of Vrije Universiteit Brussel received the 2026 SOT Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award for his pioneering work in human-relevant liver toxicology, leadership in developing integrated NAMs, and more: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #SOTAwards

#nationwide #stem #equalopportunity #bringontomorrow | Indiana University School of Public Health-Bloomington Department Chair of IU Environmental and Occupational Health at SPH-B Patricia Silveyra is stepping into a new leadership role as President-Elect of the nationwide inclusive STEM organization, SACNAS. Silveyra has been an active SACNAS member since 2014, and her voluntary four-year term on the organization’s executive committee began on January 1. Silveyra is responsible for founding the Indiana University Bloomington SACNAS chapter with the help of colleague Vanessa Martinez Kercher in the IU Health & Wellness Design at SPH-B department, which now boasts more than 50 members across campus and won Chapter of the Year at the 51st NDiSTEM conference in 2024. “I hope to deepen engagement with chapters, communities, and institutional partners to ensure that SACNAS remains a powerful catalyst for belonging, representation, and scientific excellence,” shares Silveyra. Read the full story here: https://go.iu.edu/8wFO #Nationwide #STEM #Equalopportunity #BringonTomorrow

#SOTFullMember Patricia Silveyra of Indiana University Bloomington took on a new leadership role as President-Elect of the nationwide inclusive STEM organization SACNAS:

#SOTFullMember B. Paige Lawrence of University of Rochester received the SOT Education Award in recognition of her influential leadership in toxicology education, her dedication to building rigorous and inclusive training environments, and more: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #SOTAwards

#SOTFullMember Pamela Lein received 2026 SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award for scientific contributions to neurotox & seminal work defining how environmental exposures & gene–environment interactions disrupt nervous system development/ function: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric...

#SOTFullMember Babasaheb Sonawane received the 2026 SOT Arnold J. Lehman Award for pioneering contributions that transformed human health risk assessment and for leadership in applying these advances to global regulatory decisions: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #SOTAwards

#SOTFullMember Suzanne Fitzpatrick of US FDA received the 2025 International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology (ISRTP) International Achievement Award.

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#SOTFullMember Katie Paul Friedman of UL Research Institutes received the 2026 SOT Achievement Award for her leadership in computational toxicology and her contributions to new approach methodologies (NAMs) that are transforming chemical safety assessment: toxchange.toxicology.org/blogs/patric... #S

#SOTFullMember Shuo Xiao of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey received the HEEDS Lou Guillette, Jr. Outstanding Young Investigator Award: heeds.org/2025-lou-gui...

Congratulations to CEED member Dr. Lauren Poole for her recently awarded R35 grant from NIH/NIGMS! Her team will study fibrinogen - an abundant plasma protein and acute phase reactant -... Congratulations to CEED member Dr. Lauren Poole for her recently awarded R35 grant from NIH/NIGMS! Her team will study fibrinogen - an abundant plasma protein and acute phase reactant - and how it interacts with leukocytes to direct inflammatory responses and disease. They are using novel in vivo and in vitro approaches to understand the fundamental processes regulating the expression and pro-inflammatory functions of fibrinogen, laying the foundation for safe and specific therapies targeting fibrinogen. | 16 comments on LinkedIn

#SOTFullMember Lauren Poole of Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey received an R35 grant from NIH/NIGMS:

Thanks to ASCCT - American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology for this award and a great 2025 Annual Meeting! I'm very happy and proud of the RTI Respiratory Toxicology... Thanks to ASCCT - American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology for this award and a great 2025 Annual Meeting! I'm very happy and proud of the RTI Respiratory Toxicology Lab team for some great work on a very complex study! Erin Huber, Ryan Chartier, Hope Kellner, A. Clint Clayton, Dalton Kessans, Nyzera Washington, and Erin Piel

#SOTFullMember Shaun McCullough @RTI_Intl received a Best Poster Award at the 14th Annual American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology Meeting:

#SOTFullMember Phoebe Stapleton @RutgersU received a 2025–2026 CEED Pilot Grant Award: www.linkedin.com/posts/rutger...

#SOTFullMember Bhagavatula Moorthy of Baylor College of Medicine successfully renewed a nearly $15M NIEHS grant to support the Baylor–Rice Superfund Research Program: www.linkedin.com/posts/bhagav...

The University of New Mexico and The University of Arizona Win Joint $43.6 Million NIH Award to Help Turn Clinical Research into Practical Medicine | Matt Campen | 13 comments This was a massive lift and I’m so proud of our team, including the PIs Nancy Pandhi and Sally Radovick for creating a really innovative and visionary new Southwest Center for Advancing Clinical and Translational Innovation. This will help expand health research throughout the New Mexico and Arizona region. | 13 comments on LinkedIn

#SOTFullMember Matt Campen University of New Mexico is part of a team that received a $43.6M federal grant:

#SOTFullMember Anna Engstrom of Genentech Inc. received the ACT Early Career Professional Award: www.actox.org/am/am2025/aw...

#SOTFullMember Timothy McGovern of US FDA received the ACT Service Award: www.actox.org/am/am2025/aw...

#SOTFullMember James Popp of Stratoxon LLC received the ACT Distinguished Scientist Award in Toxicology: www.actox.org/am/am2025/aw...

#SOTFullMember Mary Beth Genter of University of Cincinnati received the ACT Mildred Christian Women’s Leadership in Toxicology Award: www.actox.org/am/am2025/aw...

#fulbright | Patrick A. | 42 comments After a period of uncertainty about the program’s future, I am thrilled to share that I have been awarded a #Fulbright Scholar Award, one of the world’s most internationally recognized academic exchange programs. This project will take me back to France next year to explore the critical interface between science and policy in pesticide regulation. I am deeply grateful to the University of Montpellier, Institut ExposUM, Aurélie Binot, and Mariline Poupaud for their generous support and partnership in this exciting endeavor. | 42 comments on LinkedIn

#SOTFullMember Patrick Allard of University of California, Los Angeles received a Fulbright Scholar Award:

#SOTPostdocMember Gagandeep Kaur and #SOTFullMember Irfan Rahman, both of University of Rochester, received a K99 award from US National Institutes of Health: www.linkedin.com/posts/b-paig...

#NPAW2025 Shout-Out!

#SOTFullMember Kari Sant celebrates Dr. Katelyn Polemi:
💬 “Shout-Out to Dr. Polemi for being a great scientist and an outstanding mentor for the students in our laboratory!”

#CelebratePostdocs #Toxicology

#NPAW2025 Shout-Out!

#SOTFullMember Dana Dolinoy celebrates Dr. Rachel Morgan:
💬 “Your dedication to advancing research, supporting colleagues, and promoting innovative solutions makes a real difference for science and public health. ... Michigan EHS and SOT are lucky to have you!”

#NPAW2025 Shout-Out!

#SOTFullMember and President Cynthia Rider celebrates Dr. Zakiyah Henry:
💬 “Zakiyah is amazing … a wonderful presenter, a natural leader, and an absolute joy to be around!” – Cynthia Rider

#CelebratePostdocs #Toxicology

#NPAW2025 Shout-Out!

#SOTFullMember Robyn Tanguay celebrates all postdocs:
💬 “Your dedication not only strengthens our community but also ensures the continual growth and impact of toxicology worldwide.”

#CelebratePostdocs #Toxicology

I am honored and humbled to have received the 2024-2025 Mark Fisher IGPBS Instructor of the Year Award. This award is even more special because I was chosen by 20+... I am honored and humbled to have received the 2024-2025 Mark Fisher IGPBS Instructor of the Year Award. This award is even more special because I was chosen by 20+ students that I had a pleasure to teach in the Interdisciplinary Graduate Program in Biomedical Sciences (IGPBS), our umbrella PhD program at KUMC. This has always been a favorite part of my job and the recognition feels great. Thanks guys! | 142 comments on LinkedIn

#SOTFullMember Udayan Apte of University of Kansas Medical Center received the 2024–2025 Mark Fisher IGPBS Instructor of the Year Award. Learn more:

Big Brains podcast: How microplastics are invading our bodies Scientist examines how these particles have gotten inside our brains and organs, causing health issues

A recent Big Brains podcast discusses #SOTFullMember Matthew Campen's groundbreaking research uncovering microplastics in human placentas, reproductive organs, and even the brain’s frontal cortex—the center of decision-making and personality: news.uchicago.edu/big-brains-p...