ICF International's MaryJane Selgrade will make the introductory speech, "What Makes a Toxicologist?" and co-chair the session, "Getting Certified as a Toxicologist: Why, When, Where, and How" at this year's Society of Toxicology (SOT) annual meeting. The purpose of this session is to explore what makes a toxicologist, understand the various certification options and their benefits, and identify opportunities for harmonization. This session is intended for those who are considering certification and want to learn more about their options from representatives from the American Board of Toxicology (ABT), the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS), European Registered Toxicologists (ERT), and the Japanese Society of Toxicology (JSOT).
Toxicology is 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. As such, the field is very diverse. Practicing toxicologists come from different training backgrounds, are engaged in an array of activities (research, risk assessment, product development, consulting, etc), and work in several different sectors. The SOT membership embodies this diversity and includes scientists from academia, government, nonprofits, and industry who practice toxicology in the United States and abroad. The diverse nature of the field makes certification particularly challenging and, in truth, many toxicologists are self-branded. However, several certification organizations exist worldwide, each with different foundations and requirements.
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