Post on 15-Mar-2020
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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