Please join us in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina as we continue to grow the impact of the society and the meeting as a place where 21st-Century non-animal science and policy flourish across sectors, stakeholders, countries, and generations.


WHAT'S NEW

  • Venue and dates are announced! Join us in Research Triangle Park, NC from October 28-30, 2024.
  • Submit Session and Continuing Education proposals by April 10th.

 SUBMISSION | REGISTRATION | SPONSORSHIP | VENUE | AWARDS 

 

IMPORTANT LINKS

 SUBMISSION 

The ASCCT meeting is shaped by attendees submitting proposals to share their science. As in past years, nearly all of the oral, flash poster, and PDF poster presentations are drawn from submissions. We invite you to submit your proposals now! 

The meeting will feature:

  • Multiple oral and poster presentation sessions
  • Regulatory-focused panel discussion
  • A practical hands-on risk assessment workshop
  • Continuing Education courses
  • Presenter and travel awards
  • Reception, mentoring, and other networking opportunities with regulatory, research, and industry toxicologists

Submission Deadlines: 

  • April 10, 2024: Session and CE Proposals
  • June 30, 2024: Regular Abstracts for oral, flash poster, or PDF poster presentations
  • September 1, 2024: An opportunity for poster-only/"late breaking" PDF posters will open over the summer

Session Proposals

New this year, we are inviting session proposals. Your submission should provide a description of the overall session topic, at least one session chair, and a title and presenter for each presentation. Full abstracts will be collected from accepted proposals by the June 30 regular abstract submission deadline.

Proposals and abstracts addressing all areas of in vitro, in silico, and other non-animal investigational and applied toxicology, as well as policy and engagement activities, are welcome. The meeting will again aim to emphasize the challenging topics of regulatory use and application of new tools, gaining confidence in new approaches, and advancing next-generation frameworks for risk and safety assessment. We also wish to encourage ecological assessment topics.

We will endeavor to notify CE submitters of acceptance by May 15th.

Submit your proposals here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/41593/submitter

Continuing Education Courses

We are again inviting Continuing Education (CE) proposals. While we are still working out the program, 1-2 CE courses will likely be offered Tuesday and Wednesday mornings before the main meeting program. Breakfast will be provided to attendees and speakers. 

Some guidance and information for submitters: 

  • All proposals should fit the mission of the ASCCT. That is, further the use of in vitro or computational toxicology methodologies, alone or in concert. Discussion of scientific and regulatory policy elements and cross-sector collaboration is encouraged.
  • Plan for two hours (120 minutes) of content. We suggest 2-4 speakers plus time for Q&A.
  • A small fee will be collected from course attendees to cover the cost of breakfast and offset the cost to speakers of preparing for the course.
  • The organizing committee would like to encourage practical applied or experiential proposals. Computational hands-on learning, data evaluation exercises, and audience participation are strongly encouraged and should be reflected in your proposal. Support from the conference organizers may be available for participatory elements.
  • Your submission should provide a description of the overall course topic and learning objectives, 1-2 session chairs, and a title and presenter for each presentation or element. Full abstracts will be collected from accepted proposals by the June 30 regular abstract submission deadline.
  • CE sessions, unlike regular oral sessions, feature presentations addressing or providing guidance on relatively established science or practice, and are planned with specific takeaways, or learning objectives, in mind.

We will endeavor to notify CE submitters of acceptance by May 15th. You will then be required to submit abstracts for all talks and confirm speakers by June 30th.

Submit your proposals here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/38012/submitter

Regular Submissions

Abstracts addressing all areas of in vitroin silico, and other non-animal investigational and applied toxicology, as well as policy and engagement activities, are welcome. The meeting will again aim to emphasize the challenging topics of regulatory use and application of new tools, gaining confidence in new approaches, and advancing next-generation frameworks for risk and safety assessment. We also wish to encourage ecological assessment topics.

Regular abstract submissions will be considered for platform oral presentations, flash poster presentations, and printed poster board presentations. 

The submission deadline is June 30th. 

Submit your abstracts here: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/38013/submitter.

 

REGISTRATION

Registration includes:

  • All scientific sessions
  • Lunches Monday - Wednesday; refreshments throughout the meeting
  • Monday evening reception
  • Mentoring event

Morning Continuing Education courses will be offered for a small fee, which will include breakfast.

See tables below for registration costs. You will be given an opportunity to become an ASCCT member, if you wish, during registration. Registration will open in the spring. 

Advance Registration (by Sept. 15)
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Regular $200 $275
Student/Trainee $75 $100

 

Late Registration (Sept. 16 - Oct. 7/20**)
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Regular $225 $325
Student/Trainee $75 $100

 

CE Courses (free for students/trainees)
Member Rate Non-Member Rate
$50 $75

 

 

 

Cancellation of registration is allowed before October 10th less an administrative fee of $25. After October 10th, your registration fee is non-refundable. Please contact [email protected] to cancel your registration.

**Please note that no on-site registration is possible. Non-US Citizens must register by October 7th and US citizens must register by October 20th. This is to comply with venue security policies.

SPONSORSHIP

Please show your organization's or company's investment in 21st-Century Toxicology by supporting the meeting. View the Sponsorship Prospectus for more information. Contact [email protected] to sign on or to discuss bespoke recognition packages.

VENUE

We are excited to announce that the meeting will be held at the Research Triangle Institute International (RTI) campus in Research Triangle Park, NC.

RTI International
3040 E Cornwallis Rd
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709
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Suggested lodging location will be provided once set. 

Security Procedures: Please note that RTI building security procedures require advanced registration. See registration information for more details. 

AWARDS

The ASCCT offers a number of awards before and during the meeting. See below for information and visit the awards page to learn about past awardees.

Travel Awards

This year, ASCCT will be offering two travel awards in advance of the meeting, to assist with the costs of traveling to the meeting. Key details:

  • The awards will cover meeting registration costs, plus travel, lodging, and food expenses (receipts must be provided).
  • At least 1 award will be provided to someone from Mexico, Central, or South America
  • At least 1 award will be provided to a student or post-doctoral trainee
Applicants should provide a statement of interest along with their submitted abstract and a verification of student or trainee status, if applicable, from their advisor. Please submit materials to [email protected] by July 21st.

 

Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award

Dr. Edward Carney was an active and dedicated member of the ASCCT, and a partner, mentor, and friend to many in our fields. His passion and leadership will continue to inspire investigators in in vitro and in silico toxicology through the Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award. This award will be provided to the first author of a winning presentation at each ASCCT annual meeting. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.

Ray Tice Tox21 Student Award

Also, Dr. Ray Tice, a leader in the development and use of high-throughput test methods and other alternatives, established the Tox21 Student Award, which will be awarded to the graduate student first author of a winning poster or oral presentation. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.

Suzanne Fitzpatrick Student Travel Award

Dr. Suzanne Fitzpatrick has been a leader in facilitating the evaluation and use of NAMs for FDA-regulated products for many years. In recognition of this, she was awarded the William and Eleanor Cave Award in 2020, and with those funds Dr. Fitzpatrick has generously established a student travel award. One award will be available to reimburse travel expenses (up to $1000) for a student (any level) flash or PDF poster presenter.

Poster Awards

Awards will be given for Flash and PDF poster presenters. Amounts to be determined.


Authors wishing to be considered for any award except the travel award should indicate such when you submit your abstract, or inform the organizers of your intent by October 1st, by emailing [email protected] with the following information:

 

  • Presenter name and email address
  • Whether presenter is a student
  • Presentation details including title and submission number