Reston, Va.; December 17, 2020The Society is pleased to announce and recognize the 2021 SOT Award recipients for their many accomplishments and their commitment to the field of toxicology. The 2021 awardees represent outstanding researchers in academia, industry, and government across the globe and career stages. The work of these awardees has improved human, animal, and environmental health and addresses diverse areas, such as environmental health disparities of underserved populations, toxicokinetics of xenobiotics, and reducing animal use in toxicity testing.

This yearmore than any year in the immediate pasthas illustrated the importance of scientists working to advance public health. The SOT Award recipients represent those at the forefront of basic, translational, and cutting-edge research aimed at benefiting public health, says George P. Daston, PhD, 20202021 SOT President. The SOT Awards also honor individuals who are training the next generation of scientists and the fields most promising postdoctoral and student researchers.

SOT also is proud to welcome two new Honorary members in 2021:

The 2021 SOT Award recipients and new Honorary members will be honored during the Societys Virtual 2021 Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, March 1226, 2021.

SOT AWARDS**conferred by the SOT Awards Committee

SOT Achievement Award

SOT Arnold J. Lehman Award

SOT Distinguished Toxicology Scholar Award

SOT Education Award

SOT Enhancement of Animal Welfare Award

SOT Founders Award (for Outstanding Leadership in Toxicology)

SOT Leading Edge in Basic Science Award

SOT Merit Award

SOT Public Communications Award

SOT Toxicologist Mentoring Award

SOT Translational Impact Award

SOT Undergraduate Educator Award

SUPPORTED AWARDS

Colgate-Palmolive Awards for Student Research Training in Alternative Methods

Colgate-Palmolive Grants for Alternative Research

Colgate-Palmolive Postdoctoral Fellowship Award in In Vitro Toxicology

Syngenta Fellowship Award in Human Health Applications of New Technologies

ADDITIONAL AWARDS

Toxicological Sciences Paper of the Year Award

SOT Best Postdoctoral Publication Awards

SOT Perry J. Gehring Diversity Student Travel Award

SOT Undergraduate Research Awards

More information on the 2021 Award recipients is available on the SOT website.

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About SOT Awards and HonorsThe Society of Toxicology (SOT) Awards program recognizes distinguished toxicologists and students each year based on merit. In 1962, the Society inducted its first Honorary members, establishing its honors program. In 1965, the SOT Awards program was created with the establishment of two awards, the SOT Merit Award and the SOT Achievement Award, to support the furtherance of the science of toxicology. Today, the Society presents more than 20 awards that recognize achievement, facilitate travel for senior and budding scientists, and further toxicological research. Hashtag: #SOTAwards

About SOTFounded in 1961, the Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of more than 8,000 scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry representing the great variety of individuals who practice toxicology. SOT is committed to creating a safer and healthier world by advancing the science and increasing the impact of toxicology. The Society promotes the acquisition and utilization of knowledge in toxicology, aids in the protection of public health, and has a strong commitment to education in toxicology and to the recruitment of students and new members into the profession. SOT values diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in all their forms and promotes them as part of all Society activities. For more information about SOT, visit the Societys website or like/follow SOT on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and Twitter.

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