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REGIONAL CHAPTERS

Specialty Section Year Founded

Mechanisms

Metals

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Inhalation and Respiratory

Neurotoxicology

Immunotoxicology

Carcinogenesis

Molecular Biology

Risk Assessment

Food Safety

Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Occupational and Public Health

Comparative and Veterinary

Biological Modeling

Toxicologic and Exploratory Pathology

Dermal Toxicology

Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

Drug Discovery Toxicology

Mixtures

Nanotoxicology

Ocular Toxicology

Biotechnology Toxicology

Cardiovascular Toxicology

Medical Device

Stem Cells

1981

1981

1981

1982

1982

1985

1986

1989

1989

1993

1993

1994

1997

1998

2000

2000

2000

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2009

2009

2010

1981 Michigan

1981 Mid-Atlantic

1981 Midwest

1981 North Carolina

1982 National Capital Area

1982 South Central

1984 Gulf Coast

1984 Mountain West

1984 Ohio Valley

1984 Paci!c Northwest

1984 Southeastern

1986 Central States

1986 Northeast

1986 Northern California

1988 Allegheny-Erie

1988 Southern California

1989 Northland

1997 Lake Ontario

Regional Chapter Year Founded

2001 Women in Toxicology

2006 American Association of Chinese in Toxicology

2006 Association of Scientists of Indian Origin

2006 Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists

2006 Korean Toxicologists Association of America

2008 Toxicologists of African Origin

Special Interest Group Year Founded

(founded as a Specialty Section)

The First Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 15, 1962. There were 180 Charter Members and 3 Honorary Members by that time.

This meeting followed organizational meetings in Atlantic City, New Jersey (FASEB), Detroit, Michigan (AIHA), Meriden, New Hampshire (Gordon Conference), and Rochester, New York (ASPET).

THE SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY SEALSALUS—Latin for “Safety”The Ribband—A Token of Pre-Eminence or SuperiorityThe Arrow—Toxicum (Latin for poison arrow)The Shield—ProtectionThe Wreath—Symbol of SuccessRadiating Lines—Force Manifesting Itself: Victory Over Ignorance

COLORSWhite for the ShieldRed Background, Suggesting Warning or DangerBlack Arrow—Meaning IgnoranceWhite Ribband—Meaning WisdomOlive Green for the Wreath Indicating Vigor

Designed by Louise Sha!er, wife of C. Boyd Sha!er, a founder of the Society

On Saturday, March 4, 1961, a small group met in Washington, D.C., to talk about the need for providing a forum where toxicologists could meet and share their research !ndings. By the end of their day-long meeting the Founders had concluded that the advantages of forming a society outweighed the disadvantages. They had even suggested a name, “The Society of Toxicology” and it was to be an international learned society drawing together persons trained in the various disciplines related to toxicology.

The follow-up work from this organizational meeting required preparation of a draft constitution, by-laws, scheduling presentations at upcoming scienti!c meetings, and notifying key people in the !eld of their plans. To !nance all this, each attendee at the !rst meeting contributed $5 to the treasury. Accordingly, the Society of Toxicology was launched with assets of $35.

The Founding of the Society

Frederick Coulston, Sterling Winthrop Institute, William B. Deichmann, University of Miami School of Medicine

Victor A. Drill, G.D. Searle & Company, Kenneth DuBois, University of Chicago,

Harry W. Hays, National Academy of Sciences-National Research CouncilHarold C. Hodge, University of Rochester School of Medicine

Paul Larson, Medical College of VirginiaArnold J. Lehman, Food and Drug Administration

C. Boyd Shaffer, American Cyanamid

Ref. Hays, H.W. Society of Toxicology History 1961–1986

Society of Toxicology Founders

AE–Allegheny-ErieCS–Central StatesGC–Gulf CoastLO–Lake OntarioMI–MichiganMA–Mid-AtlanticMW–MidwestMtnW–Mountain WestNCAC–National Capital Area NC–North CarolinaNE–NortheastNCa–Northern CaliforniaNL–NorthlandOV–Ohio ValleyPNW–Paci!c NorthwestSC–South CentralSE–SoutheasternSCa–Southern California

The Founding of the SocietyThe Founding of the Society