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
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What Is Toxicology? Why Is It Important? - Society of Toxicology (SOT) What Is Toxicology? Toxicology helps create a safer world Definition: The study of the adverse effects of chemical, physical, or biological agents on living organisms and the ecosystem, including the prevention and amelioration of such adverse effects
Microsoft PowerPoint - King Toxicology Intro 2019 - 19. 6 Wide BE . . . Summary Toxicology provides an interesting and exciting way to apply science to important problems of social, environmental, and public health significance Toxicologists help to create a safer world Understanding how something produces a toxic effect can lead to new ways of preventing or treating chemically related diseases
Around the World of Toxicology: February 2026 Partner Activities Update Each month, SOT provides an update on activities and events of importance to the toxicology community through the release of the “Around the World of Toxicology” blog To submit an event, opportunity, or information for consideration for inclusion in the monthly “Around the World of Toxicology” blog, complete the special submission form for “Around the World of Toxicology” items
In Memoriam: Richard A. Parent - toxchange. toxicology. org Richard “Dick” A Parent of Damariscotta, Maine—renowned toxicologist, fearless advocate in court, sailor, and indefatigable force of nature—passed away on February 12, 2026 True to form, he was actively practicing toxicology and racing his beloved sailboat right up to the end He turned 91 on January 16, and his life was, by any measure, a very good run Dick lived every one of those
Member Profile - toxicology. org This online program provides 24 7 access to courses covering established knowledge and new developments in toxicology and related disciplines View the Society’s collection of presentation recordings, interviews, and more The Endowment Fund supports the future of toxicology through a series of funds designed to aid toxicologists and SOT
SOT 65th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo Program - toxicology. org This daylong program introduces undergraduates to toxicology and includes opportunities to explore and interpret data, meet with academic program directors, and network with SOT mentors