1821 Michael Faraday Drive, Suite 300, Reston, VA 20190 E-mail: [email protected] | Phone:703.438.3115 | Fax: 703.438.3113 Web site: www.toxicology.org REGIONAL CHAPTERS Specialty Section Year Founded Mechanisms Metals Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology Inhalation and Respiratory Neurotoxicology Immunotoxicology Carcinogenesis Molecular Biology Risk Assessment Food Safety Regulatory and Safety Evaluation In Vitro and Alternative Methods Occupational and Public Health Comparative and Veterinary Biological Modeling Toxicologic and Exploratory Pathology Dermal Toxicology Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues Drug Discovery Toxicology Mixtures Nanotoxicology Ocular Toxicology Biotechnology Toxicology Cardiovascular Toxicology Medical Device Stem Cells 1981 1981 1981 1982 1982 1985 1986 1989 1989 1993 1993 1994 1997 1998 2000 2000 2000 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2009 2009 2010 1981 Michigan 1981 Mid-Atlantic 1981 Midwest 1981 North Carolina 1982 National Capital Area 1982 South Central 1984 Gulf Coast 1984 Mountain West 1984 Ohio Valley 1984 Pacic Northwest 1984 Southeastern 1986 Central States 1986 Northeast 1986 Northern California 1988 Allegheny-Erie 1988 Southern California 1989 Northland 1997 Lake Ontario Regional Chapter Year Founded 2001 Women in Toxicology 2006 American Association of Chinese in Toxicology 2006 Association of Scientists of Indian Origin 2006 Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists 2006 Korean Toxicologists Association of America 2008 Toxicologists of African Origin Special Interest Group Year Founded (founded as a Specialty Section) The First Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology was held in Atlantic City, New Jersey, on April 15, 1962. There were 180 Charter Members and 3 Honorary Members by that time. This meeting followed organizational meetings in Atlantic City, New Jersey (FASEB), Detroit, Michigan (AIHA), Meriden, New Hampshire (Gordon Conference), and Rochester, New York (ASPET). THE SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY SEAL SALUS—Latin for “Safety” The Ribband—A Token of Pre-Eminence or Superiority The Arrow—Toxicum (Latin for poison arrow) The Shield—Protection The Wreath—Symbol of Success Radiating Lines—Force Manifesting Itself: Victory Over Ignorance COLORS White for the Shield Red Background, Suggesting Warning or Danger Black Arrow—Meaning Ignorance White Ribband—Meaning Wisdom Olive Green for the Wreath Indicating Vigor Designed by Louise Shaer, wife of C. Boyd Shaer, a founder of the Society On Saturday, March 4, 1961, a small group met in Washington, D.C., to talk about the need for providing a forum where toxicologists could meet and share their research ndings. By the end of their day-long meeting the Founders had concluded that the advantages of forming a society outweighed the disadvantages. They had even suggested a name, “The Society of Toxicology” and it was to be an international learned society drawing together persons trained in the various disciplines related to toxicology. The follow-up work from this organizational meeting required preparation of a draft constitution, by-laws, scheduling presentations at upcoming scientic meetings, and notifying key people in the eld of their plans. To nance all this, each attendee at the rst meeting contributed $5 to the treasury. Accordingly, the Society of Toxicology was launched with assets of $35. The Founding of the Society Frederick Coulston, Sterling Winthrop Institute, William B. Deichmann, University of Miami School of Medicine Victor A. Drill, G.D. Searle & Company, Kenneth DuBois, University of Chicago, Harry W. Hays, National Academy of Sciences-National Research Council Harold C. Hodge, University of Rochester School of Medicine Paul Larson, Medical College of Virginia Arnold J. Lehman, Food and Drug Administration C. Boyd Shaffer, American Cyanamid Ref. Hays, H.W. Society of Toxicology History 1961–1986 Society of Toxicology Founders AE–Allegheny-Erie CS–Central States GC–Gulf Coast LO–Lake Ontario MI–Michigan MA–Mid-Atlantic MW–Midwest MtnW–Mountain West NCAC–National Capital Area NC–North Carolina NE–Northeast NCa–Northern California NL–Northland OV–Ohio Valley PNW–Pacic Northwest SC–South Central SE–Southeastern SCa–Southern California The Founding of the Society The Founding of the Society