We hope you will join us for the 14th Annual Meeting this October. Every year, the ASCCT meeting convenes scientists 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 scientists and regulators. We recognize that it may be difficult to commit now to presentations in October.
We want to 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, or 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.
Updates
Important Dates
- April 25: CE and Session proposal deadline
- July 30: Regular Abstract submission deadline
- July 30: Travel award application deadline
Quick Links
- CE and Session proposals: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/events/75052/symposia/create
- Sponsorship Prospectus: ASCCT 14th Annual Meeting Sponsor Prospectus.pdf
PROGRAM | VENUE | SPONSORS | AWARDS
The meeting will feature:
- Multiple oral and poster presentation sessions
- Regulatory-focused panel discussion
- A practical workshop
- Continuing Education courses
- Presenter and travel awards
- Reception, mentoring, and other fun networking opportunities with regulatory, research, and industry toxicologists
PROPOSAL SUBMISSIONS
We now invite Continuing Education and scientific session proposals. Submit your proposals here.
Proposals 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 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 wish to 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.
Specific Submission Information
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 1.5 or two hours (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
While we are still working out the program, we are hoping to provide attendees 1-2 CE courses each morning on Wednesday and Thursday (October. 22 and 23) before the main meeting program. Light breakfast will be provided to attendees and speakers.
- 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. CE speakers will receive complimentary registration to the meeting.
- 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 presenter and short description 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, should feature presentations addressing or providing guidance on relatively established science or practice, and are planned with specific takeaways, or learning objectives, in mind. Some participatory or workshop element is encouraged, and the organizers can help provide instructions or support for these elements if desired.
We will endeavor to notify Session and CE proposal submitters of acceptance by May 15th. You will then be required to submit abstracts for all talks and confirm speakers by July 30th.
Submission of single abstracts, for flash and poster presentations, will open May 15th.
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 10 minutes drive from the Red Line Shady Grove metro station and near a MARC Metropolitan Grove station (trains may be infrequent). Parking is free. Several hotels are in the area. We will provide suggested hotels as we find and secure favorable rates.
SPONSORSHIP
We are excited to share that this year we have added 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 on the scientific merits, applications, and case studies. 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 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 ASCCT 14th Annual Meeting.
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
