REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Meeting this October. Every year, the ASCCT meeting convenes researchers and regulators from across government, industry, academia, and NGOs to share science, discuss regulatory policies, and collaborate to advance toxicology with a focus on addressing regulatory and public health needs with in vitro and computational approaches.


The Organizing Committee is well aware of the current situation facing government employees and contractors.  We recognize that it may be difficult to commit now to presentations in October.

We invite everyone to submit the sessions, courses, and abstracts they would normally propose and we will do our best to retain flexibility in our planning, including scheduling tentative presentations and speakers and seeking out other solutions to enable participation.

We hope this statement will encourage all of our colleagues to submit the best-in-field and leading-edge science we have come to expect at the Annual Meeting.

We pledge to continue to offer support and engagement in these unprecedented times. 


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Important Dates

  • Rolling: CE and Session proposal deadline (open until spaces are filled)
  • June 30: Session abstracts and updates due
  • July 30: Regular Abstract submission deadline
  • July 30: Travel award application deadline
  • August 30: Poster only submission deadline
  • September 19: Early bird registration deadline


PROGRAM | SUBMISSIONS | SPONSORS | REGISTRATION | CE COURSES | SPONSORSHIP | VENUE | AWARDS 


PROGRAM

The 14th Annual Meeting will start midday on October 21st and continue through mid-afternoon October 23rd.  It will also feature two CE courses the morning of October 21st ahead of the meeting's official start.

Tentative timings are envisioned to be:

Tuesday, October 21
10:00 am - 12:00 pm: Continuing Education Courses
1:00 pm - 7:00 pm: Main meeting, including reception
Wednesday, October 22
9:00 am - 6:30 pm: Main meeting, including career/mentoring event
Thursday, October 23
9:00 am - 2:30 pm: Main meeting
 
The meeting will feature: 
  • Multiple oral and poster presentation sessions
  • Regulatory-focused panel discussion
  • A practical workshop
  • Two options for Continuing Education courses
  • Presenter and travel awards
  • Reception, mentoring, and other fun networking opportunities with regulatory, research, and industry toxicologists
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PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS

We welcome proposals addressing all areas of in vitroin silico, and other non-animal investigational and applied toxicology, as well as policy and engagement activities. The meeting aims 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 encourage ecological assessment topics and AOP-focused sessions.
 
In accordance with ASCCT’s mission, the meeting will provide an organized forum for discussion of cellular (in vitro) and computational toxicology approaches especially as replacements for animal-based toxicology methods. Therefore, we welcome continuing education, session, and presentation proposals that advance science or policy in support of such methods.
 
Animals, including embryonic life stages, are not considered in vitro models.
Projects using existing data to build models for predicting the effects of chemicals on animals for environmental protection purposes are welcome.
 
Please note that we have space for a couple more sessions; submitted sessions will be accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis.
If your CE or session proposal has been accepted, please update your proposal and attach the relevant speaker abstracts by June 30th. If you did not receive instructions on how to do this via email, please contact [email protected]
 

Specific Submission Information

Regular Submissions
Submission of single abstracts for oral, flash poster, and poster presentations, is now open. You can also submit poster-only abstracts if you do not wish to be considered for oral or flash poster presentations.

*Please do not submit abstracts for accepted oral sessions using these links; you will be invited by the session chair through a separate process.

Session Proposals
  • Your submission should provide a description of the overall session topic, at least one session chair, and a presenter and short 1-2 sentence description for each presentation.
  • Sessions should plan for 90 or 120 minutes of content, include 2-5 speakers, and leave 15-30 minutes for Q&A or discussion, either after each speaker or at the end. 
Continuing Education Course Proposals
CE proposals are now closed.

SPONSORS

Thank you to this year's sponsors, who make the meeting possible. 
 

REGISTRATION

REGISTER HERE
If you are having trouble logging into the site or retrieving your password, please email [email protected] for assistance.

Registration includes:
  • All scientific and networking sessions
  • Opening reception
  • Coffee, snacks, and beverages
  • Lunch Wednesday and Thursday
See tables below for registration costs. You will have an opportunity to become an ASCCT member during registration.
 
Advance Registration (by Sept. 19)
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Regular $200 $275
Student/Trainee $75 ----
  
Late Registration (Sept. 20 or later)
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Regular $275 $350
Student/Trainee $75 ----
 
Continuing Education Course Fee
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate
Regular $50 $75
Student/Trainee Free ----
  
Registrations can be cancelled for a refund, less a $25 administrative fee, until October 7th. After October 7th, your registration fee is non-refundable.
 
Please contact [email protected] if you need to cancel your registration.

CE COURSES

This year's meeting will feature two CE Courses offered on the morning of Tuesday, October 21, prior to the start of the main meeting.  The course titles and abstracts are listed below. CE attendees and speakers will be provided lunch in between the course and the meeting.


QSAR Demystified: From Principles to Practice in Regulatory Toxicology

Abstract: Quantitative Structure–Activity Relationship (QSAR) models are essential tools in the 21st-century toxicologist’s toolkit, offering scientifically robust and resource-efficient alternatives to animal testing for hazard prediction and chemical prioritization. This session will guide attendees through the fundamentals of QSAR modeling, showcase real-world case studies demonstrating their application in both environmental and pharmaceutical contexts, and provide an in-depth walkthrough of the OECD QSAR Toolbox—an internationally recognized platform for regulatory-compliant in silico predictions. This course is designed to appeal to both newcomers and seasoned users seeking to deepen their understanding of QSAR methodologies and their practical applications in regulatory decision-making. Attendees will gain actionable insights on model selection, applicability domain, read-across strategies, and integration into chemical safety assessments.

Learning Objectives: By the end of this course, participants will understand the fundamental principles and regulatory applications of QSAR modeling, critically assess model outputs and applicability domains, and apply real-world case study examples to chemical safety evaluations. Participants will also gain practical skills in using the OECD QSAR Toolbox for chemical profiling, read-across, and regulatory submissions.


Learning to use Agentic AI Tools for Chemical Hazard Classification

This Continuing Education course provides a comprehensive overview of GHS toxicity endpoints, which are often essential for evaluating chemical hazards. Participants will learn about these endpoints and how to predict them for small molecules using machine learning. They will also utilize agentic AI modules in a hands-on workshop to evaluate their favorite toxic molecule, including asking the agents complex, idiosyncratic questions.

The course will cover:

  • Computational hands-on learning with Python notebooks demonstrating the use of ML models and a portal designed for agentic AI use, ask questions and get chain-of-thought answers!
  • Data evaluation exercises such as an exploratory analysis of small compounds in Cell Painting, evaluation of ML models in predicting chemical hazard,
  • Audience participation in running their models with their favorite descriptors and model combinations, trying to predict chemical hazard.

Learning Objectives: 

By the end of this course, attendees will:

  • Understand the GHS (Globally Harmonized System) uses a system of hazard classes and categories to classify chemicals based on their potential health, physical, and environmental hazards.
  • Learn how modern agentic AI tools can help contextualize predictions from machine learning models.
  • Be familiar with chemical structural fingerprints, physicochemical properties, and cell morphology data (such as Cell Painting data) in cheminformatics prediction tasks.
  • Gain hands-on experience with machine learning models like Random Forests to predict compound properties.
  • Learn to validate computational models using techniques such as cross-validation and understand the relevant metrics (e.g., balanced accuracy and AUC-ROC).
  • Explore the application of predicted toxicity endpoints in real-world scenarios, such as based on their ability to cause serious eye damage (irreversible effects) or eye irritation (reversible effects).

SPONSORSHIP

We are excited to announce the addition of a Platinum Sponsor Showcase which will feature presentations from our top-tier sponsors during the in-person meeting. Platinum Sponsors will have the chance to promote products or processes with a 10-minute presentation focused to highlight the scientific merits, applications, and case studies of their featured item(s) or method(s).

Space is limited to four slots and they are available first come, first served.

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
$500 $1000 $2500 $5000

 

Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors can also add on the following special á la carte items this year to enhance their visibility during the meeting:

  • Branded Name Badge Lanyards, ONE available - $1500
  • Reception Sponsor, ONE available - $1200
  • Poster Session Sponsor, THREE available - $1200
Check out the full Sponsor Prospectus.
 
Contact [email protected] to become a Sponsor for the 14th Annual Meeting.
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VENUE

The meeting will be held at the Institute for In Vitro Sciences near Washington, DC.
 

30 W Watkins Mill Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878

The IIVS laboratory and Boland conference center is accessible by BWI, IAD, or DCA airports. It is about a 10-minute drive from the DC Metro Red Line Shady Grove Station and near the MARC Metropolitan Grove station (trains may be infrequent). Parking at IIVS is free and there are several hotels are in the area. We will provide suggested hotels soon.

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AWARDS

The ASCCT offers several 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 fees, plus travel, lodging, and food expenses (receipts must be provided).
  • At least one award will be provided to someone from Mexico, Central, or South America.
  • At least one award will be provided to a student or post-doctoral trainee.
To apply for one of these travel awards, email your submitted abstract and a short statement about why you would like to attend the meeting to [email protected] by July 30th.
 

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

Dr. Ray Tice, a leader in the development and use of high-throughput test methods and other alternatives, established the Tox21 Student Award. This award is granted 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 work, she was awarded the William and Eleanor Cave Award in 2020. Using those funds, Dr. Fitzpatrick generously established a student travel award. One award will be available to reimburse travel expenses up to $1000 for a student at any level who presents a poster (flash and poster-only presentations are eligible).
 

Poster Awards

Awards will be given for flash and poster-only presenters. Amounts to be determined.