WHO ARE WE?

1. WHO ARE WE? • The Neurotoxicology Specialty Section (NTSS) consists of SOT members who are interested in the adverse effects of chemical, biological or physical agents on the structure and function of the nervous system. NTSS members have research, regulatory and/or industrial interests in the field of neurotoxicology as it relates to environmental chemicals and pharmaceuticals. • The major aim of the NTSS is to promote the exhange of information among neurotoxicologists through: • Business meetings and reception at the annual SOT meeting • Sponsorship of student and post-doctoral awards • Sponsorship of sessions and workshops at the annual SOT meeting • Communication via the internet including job openings and conference announcements SOT/American Chemistry Council Early Award for Neurotoxicology The Society of Toxicology/American Chemistry Council Early Award in Neurotoxicology of up to $100,000 is designed to encourage persons beginning their professional careers to conduct research that will improve the scientific basis for risk assessment and decision-making with respect to the potential neurotoxicity of chemicals. Past Winners from NTSS: 2002 Ronald Tjalkens 2004 Nikolay Filipov • STUDENT AWARDS • The Neurotoxicology Specialty Section sponsors both student and postdoctoral level research awards for students who present outstanding research at the national meeting • Submission requirements: • An extended abstract • A letter of support from your advisor • Send a copy of your poster shortly before annual meeting to the NTSS to facilitate the judging • Students should be members of NTSS or show evidence of application for membership • Mentors who are not members are strongly encouraged to join the NTSS • Awards: • $500 for 1st, $300 for 2nd, and $150 for 3rd place winners • Presentation of an engraved plaque • Recognition among your peers • BEST ABSTRACT AWARD • The Neurotoxicology Specialty Section also sponsors an award for best abstract open to all NTSS members presenting at the annual SOT meeting. Self-nominated abstracts are judged for originality, clarity, and significance. • Submission requirements: • Current member of NTSS • Submitted abstract for SOT annual meeting • Self-nomination • Awards: • Display ribbons for presenters of 5 top abstracts, including best abstract • Acknowledgment and commemoration of achievement Neurotoxicology Specialty Section Officers THE DISTINGUISHED INVESTIGATOR AWARD 2001 20002 2003 2006 Past President President Vice-President VP-Elect Robert MacPhail Chris Newland Marion Ehrich Susan Schantz Dr. Toshio Narahashi Dr. Peter Spencer Dr. Bernard Weiss Dr. Herbert Needleman Northwestern Univ. Oregon Health and Univ. of Rochester University of Pittsburgh Science Center Secretary/Treasurer Councilor Councilor Student Rep. Karen Steinmetz Ed Levin Ron Tjalkens Derek Drechsel • HOW TO APPLY • Criteria: • Must be enrolled in graduate degree program/ post-doctoral fellowship • Certification by advisor or program director of their graduate student status • Steps: • Online Applications available at www.toxicology.org • Go to Member Services • Click on Membership Information • Select On-line membership (for new members) • or Renewing Membership (for current members) • Select Neurotoxicology under specialty section • E-mail Secretary/Treasurer to notify her that you have joined • Reminder: • As a student member, you are eligible to join one Specialty Section at no cost! 2007 AWARDS • MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS • Networking! • Job Opportunities - Members receive e-mail announcements of available post-doc and faculty position openings in Neurotoxicology posted by other members; members may submit their own positions to the NTSS secretary for posting. • Socializing! Members gather annually at the NTSS reception at SOT, where they have an opportunity for informal interactions with friends, colleagues, funding source reps • Reinforcementof the importance of research in Neurotoxicology to funding agencies, regulatory agencies, and the scientific community. Predoctoral WinnersPostdoctoral WinnersBest Abstract 1. Ming-Kai Chen - Johns Hopkins University 2. Dongren Yang - Oregon Health and Science Univ. 3. Krishnan Sriram -NIOSH/CDC 4. Shirley Want - Purdue Univ. 5. Sarah Owens - Vanderbilt First Place: Mr. Ming-Kai Chen Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD Second Place: Anand Giddabasappa University of Houston, Houston TX Third Place: Ms. April P. Neal Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD First Place: Dr. Stanley A. Benkovic, Jr. CDC NIOSH, Morgantown WV