1 Midwest Regional Chapter Society of Toxicology Spring 2014 Newsletter The MRC-SOT Presents the Annual Spring Meeting scheduled for Friday, April 25, 2014: “The Use of Stem Cells in Toxicology Evaluation” It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation for you to join us for the upcoming April 25, 2014 Spring Meeting of the Midwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology. ~See inside for meeting details~
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Midwest Regional Chapter
Society of Toxicology
Spring 2014 Newsletter
The MRC-SOT Presents the Annual Spring Meeting scheduled
for Friday, April 25, 2014:
“The Use of Stem Cells in Toxicology Evaluation”
It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation for you to join us for the upcoming April 25, 2014
Spring Meeting of the Midwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology.
~See inside for meeting details~
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34th
Annual MRC-SOT Spring Meeting
25 April 2014
Doubletree by Hilton, Mundelein, Illinois
Plans for the 34th Annual Spring Meeting of the Midwest Regional Chapter of SOT (MRC/SOT)
are being finalized. The meeting will be held on Friday, April 25th at the Doubletree by Hilton
hotel in Mundelein, IL. The theme for this year’s meeting is “The Use of Stem Cells in
Toxicology Evaluation”. A copy of the program along with the registration form and directions
to the meeting site can be found in the newsletter.
For further information regarding the meeting, please contact the 2014 Program Chairman, Mike
As you exit the airport, you will be on I-90 east heading towards Chicago. Take the 294 tollway North 25 miles.
Exit off at Route 60 (Town Line Road). Make a left on Town Line Road. When you get to Route 45, make a left
and the Doubletree by Hilton hotel will be one block on your right.
Directions from Milwaukee and General Mitchell Airport:
As you exit Milwaukee, you will be on I-94 heading East from Wisconsin to Illinois. Once in Illinois, proceed on I-
94 and exit off onto Route 60 (Town Line Road) exit. Make a right turn onto Route 60 (Town Line Road). Turn left
on Route 45 and the Doubletree by Hilton hotel will be one block on your right.
Directions from Midway Airport Take Cicero Avenue (Route 50) North to I-55 South. Off I-55 South, take the 294 tollway North 25 miles. Exit off
Route 60 (Town Line Road). Make a left on Town Line Road. When you get to Route 45, make a left and the
Doubletree by Hilton hotel is on your right.
Hotel Accommodations
For individuals who are arriving the night before the meeting or staying overnight after the meeting, the following
hotels are suggested. No rooms have been reserved for the meeting; therefore, hotel accommodations are the
responsibility of individual attendees.
Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein
510 E IL Route 83
Mundelein, IL 60060
Rate: $116.00
Free wireless internet
Phone: 847-949-5100
Holiday Inn Express Libertyville
77 West Buckley Road
Libertyville, IL 60048
Rate: $75.00
Free Hi-speed internet and complimentary breakfast
Holiday Inn Express Vernon Hills
975 North Lakeview Parkway
Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Rate: $89.00-115.00
Wireless internet and complimentary breakfast
Courtyard Chicago Lincolnshire
505 Milwaukee Avenue
Lincolnshire, IL 60069
Rate: $101.00
Free wireless internet and area shuttle available
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President's Message
The Midwest Regional Chapter is proud to present the spring meeting on “The Use of Stem Cells
in Toxicology Evaluation.” The meeting will be held on Friday, April 25, 2014 at Doubletree by
Hilton Hotel in Mundelein, Illinois. The detailed information, including meeting registration,
directions, and scientific program can be found in the newsletter. Many thanks to Mike Biehl,
our President-Elect and Program Chair, for all of his time and effort in coordinating and planning
this session
2013 Fall Midwest Regional Chapter Meeting Recap
The 32nd
Annual Fall Meeting of the Midwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology
was held on Friday, October 25th
and hosted by AbbVie in North Chicago, IL. The meeting was
joint effort of the Society of Toxicological Pathologists (STP) and MRC-SOT. The title for the
scientific program was “Toxicology and Pathology of the Sensory Organs”. The scientific
session included an excellent panel of guest speakers with expertise in ocular and auditory
pathology, ocular pathology in drug development and auditory toxicology topics. The meeting
was a success and there were approximately 60 total attendees.
I hope that you endured the harsh winter and I anticipate seeing you at our spring meeting on Friday April 25th!
Best Regards, Greg Erexson
*Save The Date!*
The 2014 Spring Midwest Regional Chapter meeting will be held at Doubletree by Hilton Hotel Libertyville-Mundelein on Friday, April 25, 2014. The meeting title is “The Use of Stem Cells in Toxicology Evaluation”.
Want to know more about the Midwest Regional Chapter?
Regional Chapter newsletters, information pertaining to membership, MRC-SOT awards, and nomination/application forms may be viewed or printed from our website: http://www.toxicology.org/isot/rc/midwest/
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Thank You to Our Sponsors:
Victor A. Drill Award
Charles River Laboratories
General Support
AbbVie
Covance
Elli Lilly and Company
Midwestern University Department of Pharmacology
Society of Toxicology
National Headquarters
WIL Research, Laboratories, LLC
University of Illinois
University of Wisconsin-Madison
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The Midwest Regional Chapter is proud to recognize the efforts of toxicologists who work and study in the Midwest. Three annual awards are presented that highlight their achievements:
Kenneth P. DuBois Award
Presented to an active toxicologist from the Midwest region that has demonstrated outstanding contributions throughout his/her career. Candidates must have demonstrated a sustained and high level of achievement in the field. Written nominations are required. Nominations due April 16, 2014. Award presented at the 2014 MRC-SOT Spring Meeting.
The 2013 Kenneth P. DuBois Award recipient was: No Award Nominations
Victor A. Drill Award
Presented for the best student poster presentation at the MRC-SOT annual spring meeting. The winner receives travel reimbursement (expenses reimbursed up to $1500) for the
following year’s National SOT meeting. A second place, $100 award, is also given. Abstracts due April 16, 2014. Award presented at the 2014 MRC-SOT Spring Meeting.
The 2013 first place Victor Drill Award recipient was:
Christopher D. Ackerman (Midwestern University)
“Evaluation of Early-Stage Biomarkers of Cadmium Nephrotoxicity”
The 2013 second place Victor Drill Award recipient was:
Benjamin E. Lucas (University of Illinois - Urbana)
“Allergenic Antibiotics (BLactams and Sulfonamides) Induce Oxidative Stress in Keritinocytes”
Young Investigator Award
Presented for the best student research proposal. The winner receives $1500 to apply toward their proposed research project. The recipient of this award must present their research at the
MRC-SOT spring meeting the following year. Proposals due April 16, 2014. Award presented at the 2014 MRC-SOT Spring Meeting.
The 2013 Young Investigator Award recipient was:
Tracie Baker (University of Wisconsin-Madison)
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Graduate Student Leadership Committee (GSLC)
Postdoctoral Assembly (PDA)
Hello Graduate students & Postdocs!
We are your student representatives Kirsten Eckstrum (Graduate Student Representative) and Mary Jo Laws (Post-
Doctoral Representative) for the Midwest Regional Chapter. As representatives, our responsibilities include
encouraging active participation from graduate students and post-docs in Society of Toxicology (SOT) meetings at a
regional and national level. Below is information regarding the MRC Spring Meeting in April and two upcoming
awards.
The Midwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology (MRC-SOT) will be holding their Spring
Meeting on Friday, April 25, 2014 at the Doubletree by Hilton hotel in Mundelein, IL. The topic is “The Use of
Stem Cells in Toxicology Evaluation” and more details can be found at our website. Please consider attending this
meeting if you have an active interest in toxicology or if you would like to be a more active member in toxicology.
You do not have to be a member of the MRC in order to attend although there are many benefits to becoming a
student member. It is highly encouraged that SOT student members become a member of their regional chapter.
Membership fees are only $10 and the benefits include access to travel and research awards provided by MRC/SOT,
opportunities for networking within academics and industry, and the chance to present your research to other
scientists. The membership application is available to download from our website or you can choose to join when
you pay your national SOT dues.
Two awards presented at the Spring Meeting include the Victor A Drill Award and the Young
Investigator’s Award. Applications can be found at our website.
The Victor A Drill Award is given to the top student poster at the MRC Spring Meeting. This award gives up to
$1500 to cover expenses for the following year’s National SOT Meeting. A second award is also given and
contributes $100 toward a Toxicology textbook.
The Young Investigator’s Award is presented to the applicant who submits the best research proposal.
To apply submit a research proposal, one letter of reference, and the application. The winner presents their research
at the MRC-SOT Spring Meeting the following year and receives $1500 towards their proposed research project.
The International ToxScholar Outreach Grants send toxicologists to institutions in developing nations outside of North America. The Education Committee will support travel costs for campus visits by a professional toxicologist to increase awareness of educational and career opportunities in toxicology. The format of the visit (formal presentation, informal discussion, or a combination) is at the discretion of the campus host and the visitors. Application for matching support from SOT’s Global Initiatives Funds, the appropriate SOT Special Interest Group, employers, and/or academic institutions involved is encouraged. Information and Applications for International ToxScholar Outreach Grants
Global Initiatives Funds
Deadlines: September 1, January 1, April 1, and July 1.
As part of its strategy to foster its global initiatives, SOT has made available $20,000 to support activities that advance the following goals: 1) to provide opportunities for discussion of issues of global importance in a variety of venues, 2) to stimulate interactions between colleagues with different perspectives and expertise on global issues, 3) to partner with other international scientific societies and public health-based organizations to more effectively establish a global toxicology agenda, and 4) to organize international workshops, satellite meetings, and other mechanisms to help reach a common understanding on important global health issues for policymakers and the public.
These funds are available to support the efforts of Regional Chapters, Special Interest Groups, and Specialty Sections to develop global initiatives. SOT will fund proposals up to $4,000. SOT encourages proposals that 1) represent collaborations between SOT component groups and/or committees, or other non-SOT toxicology organizations (e.g., IUTOX and Japanese Society of Toxicology) and 2) that include matching funds from one of the collaboration partner groups. Matching funds are not required, but will greatly increase the competitiveness of the proposal. Proposals are competitively reviewed
Information and Proposal Requirements for the Global Initiatives Fund