Society of Toxicology (SOT) What Is Toxicology? The study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of the effects Read More
What Is Toxicology and Why Should I Care? - Society of Toxicology (SOT) •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 both deliberately and inadvertently Most exposure of humans to chemicals is via naturally occurring compounds consumed in the diet from
Regulatory Toxicology • Understand the purpose of pharmaceutical toxicology • Understand the pivotal role played by general toxicology studies in protecting volunteer and patient safety • Understand common principles with other sectors (agrochemicals, general chemicals) • Understand outcome of general toxicology studies and the principles and caveats
Toxicology-Related Academic Programs Toxicology encompasses a wide array of disciplines that include biology, chemistry, physics and pharmacology, and spans professions that evaluate the adverse effects of toxicants on the environment to how therapeutics and experimental medicines affect human physiology
Toxicological Sciences Journal Online - Society of Toxicology This page is designed to provide those considering a career in toxicology with information on the profession, schooling needed, and more The content of this page was originally developed as a printed publication called Resource Guide to Careers in Toxicology
What%is%Toxicology?% 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, toxicologists examine many environmental agents and chemical compounds that are synthesized by humans or that originate in nature
Around the World of Toxicology: June 2025 Partner Activities Update The late-breaking abstract submission period for the 59th Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX 2025) will begin in June 2025 The congress is taking place September 14–17, 2025, in Athens, Greece
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Navigating ABT Certification Recertification—Your Guide to Success Are you preparing or considering the American Board of Toxicology (ABT) certification exam? Join us for this informative session where experts will guide you through the exam process, share key resources, and provide tips for success!