RDTSS AwardsBest Reproductive/Developmental Paper in Toxicological Sciences

Award given to the best reproductive or developmental toxicology paper published in

Toxicological Sciences in the past calendar year. Papers are judged based on originality,

scientific quality, and contribution to the field. Winner receives achievement plaque (lead

author) and certificates (co-authors)

Student/PostDoc PresentationThree awards given to students giving presentations or attending posters at the annual

SOT meeting (1st place $500, 2nd place $300, 3rd place $200). Requires submission of

Submission of: a) Abstract; b) Letter of support from student/ postdoctoral fellow's sponsor; and

c) Cover letter outlining significance of work to field of reproductive toxicology. Electronic

submissions strongly encouraged. Budget permitting, travel stipends are typically awarded to

other students competing for these awards.

Posters will be presented on Monday evening at the special Student Posters session. See

Program for details. Winner Receives: Plaque/certificate and check.

Lifetime/Scientific Achievement AwardAnnual award presented to an RDTSS member for lifetime achievement or for contribution of

a particularly influential body of work to the field. Awardee will be selected from among

membership nominations by the RDTSS Executive Committee. Nominations should include a

short narrative or list of the accomplishments upon which the nomination is based. Winner

receives: Plaque

ACADEMIA Number Percent

Brown University 9 3%

University of Wisconsin 7 2%

University of Illinois 7 2%

GOVERNMENT Number Percent

US EPA 23 7%

NIEHS 10 3%

FDA 10 3%

BIOTECH Number Percent

Pfizer, Inc. 15 5%

GlaxoSmithKline 4 1%

sanofi-aventis 3 1%

R&D, CRO, OTHER Number Percent

Covance, Inc. 9 3%

Charles River Labs 8 2%

Dow Chemical 6 2%

CONSULTING Number Percent

Exponent 7 2%

COUNTRY Number Percent

UNITED STATES 274 84%

CANADA 12 4%

JAPAN 8 2%

Alan Hoberman

President

Ed Carney

Vice President

Barry McIntyre

Vice President Elect

Mark Hurtt

Past President

Warren G. Foster

Secretary/Treasurer

Robert M. Parker

Senior Councilor

Kamin Johnson

Junior Councilor

Winnie Jeng

New Career Councilor

Yvonne Hoang

Post-Doc Representative

Nick Heger

Student Representative

Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Specialty Section (RDTSS)

Join RDTSS!Current members have a variety of backgrounds and work in all sectors of research,

development, and risk assessment, including university, government, and industry settings.

Research areas include whole animal, in vitro, and short-term assays, epidemiology, statistics,

pharmacokinetics, and pharmacodynamics. Application of research to risk assessment and risk

policy issues is also of interest to many members.

Membership in RDTSS is $15 in addition to SOT membership; students may join one specialty

section for no additional cost.

http://toxicology.org/ISOT/SS/repdevtox

President’s MessageThe fetus represents a special population that can never give its consent. Drugs

are usually approved based only on animal data, making it even more important

that the most appropriate and sensitive techniques are used to assess potential

hazards of drugs and chemicals. Reproductive and developmental toxicology

continues to be an active area for basic science research, as evidenced by recent

discoveries regarding embryonic stem cells, epigenetics, and endocrine-mediated

toxicity, among others.

RDTSS has strived to promote this special area of toxicology through continuing

education courses, sponsoring symposia and workshops at the annual meeting.

The RDTSS further supports interest in the field through recognition of best papers

in Toxicological Sciences, awards for the best student posters and student travel

awards, and a Lifetime Achievement award of members who have expanded our

knowledge base and promoted our specialty area.

We look forward to the 50th annual Society of Toxicology meeting to the future of

the Society and the RDTSS!

Sponsored and Endorsed Sessions at SOT 2011 Annual Meeting

SUNDAYContinuing Education: The Biology and Toxicology of Peri- and Post-

Natal Development1:15 PM CE Room

MONDAYEmerging Issues at the Intersection of Reproductive and Mixtures

Toxicology9:15 AM Rm 143

Vascular Developmental Toxicity: Identification, Prioritization, and

Application2:00 PM Rm 206

TUESDAY Developmental Origins of Adult Disease: The Effects of Low-Dose Lead 1:30 PM Rm 144

WEDNESDAY50 Years of “The Pill”: Risk Reduction and Discovery of Benefits Beyond

Conception6:30 AM Rm 147

Autism: Genetic, Epigenetic, and Environmental Factors Influencing

Neural Networks9:00 AM Rm 202A

Autophagy in Toxicology: Essential Process, Adaptive Process, and

Disease Process1:30 PM Rm 147

Toxicological Considerations of Pharmacotherapy During Pregnancy 4:30 PM Rm 145

THURSDAYDevelopmental Exposures to Environmental Toxicants: From Persistent

Toxicities to Diseases9:15 AM Rm 143

Goals and Objectives of the RDTSS•Serve as the focal point for interaction of members of SOT interested in reproductive and developmental toxicology

•Conduct programs and educational activities that emphasize the latest developments in reproductive and developmental

toxicology

•Relate those developments to the activities of SOT and stimulate new growth in reproductive and developmental toxicology as

it relates to the science of toxicology

•Act as a resource to the Society in the areas of the Section’s interests

12%

5%14%

69%

1%

Member Type

Student

PostDoc

Associate

Full

Emeritus

26%

17%

10%

29%

26%

Organization Type

Biotech

Government

Consulting

Academia

R&D, CRO, Other

76%

5%1%

2%

1%

7%

8%

Degree Distribution

PhD

DVM, PhD

MD, PhD

DVM

MD

MS/MPH

BS/BA

Founded in 1981

~ 330 members

10+ countries

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