51st Annual Meeting & ToxExpo - Society of Toxicology
51st Annual Meeting & ToxExpo - Society of Toxicology
51st Annual Meeting & ToxExpo - Society of Toxicology
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SOT<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Toxicology</strong> 2012<br />
San Francisco<br />
2012<br />
California<br />
SOT <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />
A Global Audience: The <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong><br />
and <strong>ToxExpo</strong> attract not only a broad<br />
attendance from the United States, but also<br />
from the global community, with over 20%<br />
international attendees. Scientists from as far<br />
away as Australia, China, and Egypt come to<br />
the United States to participate in this event,<br />
exchanging lessons learned and sharing<br />
scientific findings and novel approaches with<br />
other toxicologists.<br />
Value: The SOT <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong> is costeffective,<br />
with low registration fees, minimal<br />
travel to San Francisco, California, for<br />
many, inexpensive high-quality Continuing<br />
Education Courses, and exposure to the<br />
very latest advances in science. International<br />
attendees benefit from the good exchange<br />
rate.<br />
Why Attend <strong>ToxExpo</strong>?<br />
<strong>ToxExpo</strong> is the pr<strong>of</strong>ession’s largest trade<br />
show <strong>of</strong> its kind anywhere. Attendees and<br />
exhibitors from around the globe gather<br />
to exchange ideas and debut cutting-edge<br />
products, services, and technologies.<br />
Toxicologists and industry pr<strong>of</strong>essionals<br />
have the unparalleled opportunity to gain<br />
first-hand knowledge on the latest advances<br />
from more than 360 exhibitors.<br />
The following are the exhibit hours for the<br />
2012 <strong>ToxExpo</strong>:<br />
Monday.................. 9:00 AM–4:30 PM<br />
Tuesday................... 8:30 AM–4:30 PM<br />
Wednesday............. 8:30 AM–4:30 PM<br />
<strong>ToxExpo</strong> Time!—In addition to the<br />
standard Exhibit Hall hours and poster<br />
presentation times, one hour <strong>of</strong> dedicated<br />
<strong>ToxExpo</strong> Time has been allotted in the<br />
scientific program for attendees to visit<br />
with exhibitors. <strong>ToxExpo</strong> Time will take<br />
place on Wednesday, March 14, from<br />
1:00 pm–2:00 pm.<br />
<strong>ToxExpo</strong> is available all year. Visit<br />
www.<strong>ToxExpo</strong>.com for the latest in toxicology-related<br />
products and services. The<br />
website <strong>of</strong>fers access 24/7, 365 days per year,<br />
to resources for toxicologists worldwide.<br />
<strong>ToxExpo</strong> is a valuable tool for the policymaker,<br />
scientist, student, or anyone who is<br />
looking for the best that toxicology has to<br />
<strong>of</strong>fer.<br />
An Invitation to<br />
International Attendees<br />
The <strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Toxicology</strong> invites scientists<br />
from around the world to attend its <strong>51st</strong><br />
<strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>, March 11–15, 2012. Please<br />
note that individual invitations are not<br />
required for attendance at meetings <strong>of</strong> the<br />
<strong>Society</strong> <strong>of</strong> <strong>Toxicology</strong>. Since the meetings are<br />
open scientific events, SOT invites all interested<br />
persons to attend.<br />
Visa Information<br />
If your travels require a visa, the United<br />
States is advising visa applicants to apply at<br />
least three to four months in advance <strong>of</strong> their<br />
travel date. To increase security for citizens<br />
and visitors, the United States has updated its<br />
policies for visas. We request that you contact<br />
the United States Consulate/Embassy and<br />
Currency Exchange in your own country<br />
regarding documentation and necessary<br />
information for your visit to the United<br />
States.<br />
If for visa purposes you need a formal invitation<br />
letter, you may request an invitation by<br />
sending your name, address, and fax number<br />
to the SOT Registration Department. If<br />
you have been accepted to make a presentation<br />
at the meeting, please include the<br />
name and date <strong>of</strong> your presentation.<br />
You will need to make your own hotel<br />
reservations and register for the meeting. If<br />
you need assistance, please contact the SOT<br />
Registration Department at tel: 703.438.3115,<br />
fax: 703.438.3113, or email: sothq@toxicology.org.<br />
Here are some sources <strong>of</strong> information to help<br />
you obtain a visa:<br />
• http://travel.state.gov/visa<br />
A website designed with you in<br />
mind about current visa policies and<br />
procedures.<br />
• www.nationalacademies.org/visas<br />
For additional visa information, contact<br />
the International Visitors Office (IVO) <strong>of</strong><br />
the National Academies <strong>of</strong> the Sciences at<br />
the above website. This should serve as a<br />
visa resource for all visiting scientists and<br />
scholars traveling to the United States.<br />
Additionally, a survey is available that can<br />
be used to assist future travelers with the<br />
visa process.<br />
• Make an Appointment<br />
To visit the United States Embassy or<br />
Consulate. Make sure you ask if there are<br />
any fees required. Most fees must be paid<br />
before your appointment. Wait times for<br />
appointments may be longer than in the<br />
past. Schedule the appointment as soon as<br />
possible.<br />
• Get Your Documents Ready<br />
Organize passport, applications, and<br />
documents to support the application<br />
with employment details (reason for travel<br />
along with financial status), and pro<strong>of</strong> <strong>of</strong><br />
payment <strong>of</strong> fees.<br />
• Submit Your Application<br />
Send your application and passport along<br />
with supporting documents to the United<br />
States Embassy or Consulate.<br />
• Start Early<br />
Additional reviews may be required. This<br />
could add an additional four to six weeks<br />
to the processing time.<br />
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SOT’s 51 st <strong>Annual</strong> <strong>Meeting</strong>