51st Annual Meeting & ToxExpo - Society of Toxicology

Society of Toxicology 2012
Scientific
Featured Sessions
The Thematic Track information can be found on pages 8–9.
Issues Session
Building for the Future:
Strategic Initiatives for
the SOT Endowment Fund
Thursday, March 15, 7:30 AM–8:50 AM
ENDOWMENT
Investing in the Future ...
Chairperson(s): Norbert E. Kaminsky, Michigan State University,
East Lansing, MI, and Lois D. Lehman-McKeeman, Bristol-Myers
Squibb Company, Princeton, NJ.
An important goal emerging from the Society’s strategic initiatives
is to continue support of programs and activities that cultivate the
long-term interests and professional development of its members.
Achieving this goal requires sufficient resources to address specific
needs, including adequate research funding and providing the next
generation of scientists with the tools and opportunities to advance
their science and facilitate harmonization in a global marketplace.
As part of the strategic plan, SOT Council has directed the SOT
Endowment Fund Board to develop aspirational goals that would
generate the enthusiasm necessary to grow the Endowment Fund and
to initiate new activities that broadly support membership development
and engagement.
We invite you to join us for this very informative and important Issues
Session. We will discuss the strategic initiatives and plans to create a
margin of excellence for supporting the priority needs and advancing
the science of toxicology. We also encourage and value membership
input and perspective on these efforts, particularly in this critical
early stage when plans are being developed.
Research Funding Sessions
Research Funding Resource Room
Tuesday, March 13 and Wednesday, March 14, 9:30 AM–4:30 PM
Chairperson (s): Nancy Kerkvliet, Oregon State University, Corvallis,
OR.
Sponsor:
Research Funding Committee
Representatives from federal agencies funding research, including
NIH program and review staff of the Center for Scientific Review and
NIEHS, will be available in the Research Funding Room for individual
conversations. Make an appointment with your program officer
in advance or at their exhibit booth, or check the posted schedule,
to meet with the staff member who can discuss with you aspects of
scientific review or specific grant opportunities. New investigators
are especially encouraged to meet with program staff. Handouts will
be available.
Brown Bag Luncheon
Tuesday, March 13, 12:00 Noon–1:30 PM
Chairperson(s): Nancy Kerkvliet, Oregon State University,
Corvallis, OR.
Sponsor:
Research Funding Committee
Bring your lunches and learn what three young investigators have to
say about preparing successful grant packages. Panelists will explain
the ins and outs of what makes a successful grant submission, what
you should do before putting pen to paper, how to write the grant, and
what tips they used to help make their grant submission stand out.
Thematic Session
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SOT’s 51 st Annual Meeting