North Carolina Society of Toxicology Spring Meeting
February 17th, 2005, 12.30-5pm
Implications of Nanotechnology for Toxicologists:
“What’s the big deal about such about a small issue?”
USEPA Main Building B-
Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC
Agenda:
11.45-12.30 Lunch for speakers and student award competitors
12.30-2:30NCSOT Student awards poster competition and
Plenary poster session (C Atrium)
(Posters to be set up before 12.30 pm)
Even numbers attended 12.30 - 1.30, Odd numbers attended 1.30 - 2.30
2:30-2.45Welcome (Main Auditorium)
2.45-3:30Dr. Jim Baker
Director-Center for Biologic Nanotechnology, University of Michigan.
“Nanotechnology in Biology and Medicine”
3:30-4:15Dr. John Balbus,
Director, Health Programs, Environmental Defense.
“Environmental Health Implications of Nanotechnology”
4.15-4.30Student awards presentation
4:30-5:00Reception and poster viewing
Registration is required for all attendees- see attached form
Early-bird registration (received by Feb 1st)
Full member $15 Student/Postdoc member $5Non-member $30Student/postdoc $10
Registration fee (onsite or after Feb 1st):
Full member $25 Student/Postdoc member $10 Non-member $40Student/Postdoc $15
(Note non member rate = member rate + membership cost, so why not become a member and receive all NCSOT member benefits)
Directions: I-40 to Durham Freeway South
Turn left at stop light at intersection with Alexander Drive, turn left at light into Main USEPA campus security gate, Park in the visitors section. Security Issues: Due to security issues at USEPA you will be required to show identification and be required to pass through a metal detector when entering the main USEPA building. In addition those carrying a laptop computer will be required to register it at the front desk
For further information:
Nigel Walker (President –elect), 541-4893,
Kevin Crofton (USEPA)
NCSOT website
NORTH CAROLINA SOCIETY OF TOXICOLOGY
Spring Meeting – Registration Form
February 17th, 2005, U.S. EPA, Research Triangle Park, NC
Name
Affiliation Email
Meeting registration: Required for all attendees:
Early-bird registration (received by Feb 1st)
Full member $15 Student/Postdoc member $5Non-member $30Student/postdoc $10
Registration fee (onsite or after Feb 1st):
Full member $25 Student/Postdoc member $10 Non-member $40Student/Postdoc $15
(Note non member rate = member rate + membership cost, so why not become a member and receive all NCSOT member benefits)
Please make checks payable to "North Carolina SOT" – do not abbreviate "NC" as SOT may confuse that with the National Chapter or Northern California; membership required (separate form attached):
This form is available electronically at: .
Send completed registration form to:
Elaina Kenyon, Treasurer
USEPA, NHEERL Experimental Toxicology Division PKB
MD B143-01, Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: (919) 541-0043E-mail:
Poster Presenters:
Poster presentation Predoctoral/masters student award candidate
If yes, see instructions below!(One first-author entry per student)
*Receipt of the registration form by FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1st, 2005 is MANDATORY to present a poster at the Spring meeting!
*Poster title (type or print):
Authors and affiliations:
Theme Category for poster (check one)
Neuro/Behavioral ______Carcinogenesis ______Pesticides ______
Metals ______Inhalation ______Ecotoxicology ______
Biomarkers ______Regulatory/Risk Assessment _____Immunotoxicology ______
Genomics/Proteomics ______Reproductive/Developmental _____Hepatic or Renal ______
Distribution/Metabolism _____other (specify) ______
Student Award competitors:
Send a copy of your complete abstract to President-Elect Nigel Walker by e-mail () by February 1st, 2005. Use the SOT abstract format please; in fact a copy of your SOT abstract will do just nicely. Student NCSOT membership fee for 2004 must be paid by February 1st, 2005 (form attached). Lunch will be provided for competitors and judges.
North Carolina Society of Toxicology MEMBERSHIP APPLICATION
Name: / ______Affiliation: / ______
Address / ______
City: / ______
State: / _____ Zip Code: ______
Area Code: / ______Phone: ______FAX:______
E-mail: / ______
Membership Type / ____Full Member ($15) ____ Student/Postdoc ($5) _____Lifetime ($150)
Please check the most appropriate responses:
SOT Member_____ Yes
_____ No* / Highest Degree Attained
_____ A.S._____ M.P.H.
_____ B.A._____ M.S.
_____ B.S._____ M.A.
_____ D.V.M._____ Ph.D.
_____ D.V.M./Ph.D._____ Sc.D.
_____ M.D._____ V.M.D.
_____ M.D./Ph.D._____ V.M.D./Ph.D. / Type of Affiliation
_____ Academia
_____ Consulting
_____ Contract Lab
_____ Government
_____ Industry- Chemical/Petroleum
_____ Industry- Pharmaceutical
_____ Industry- Other
_____ Other- ______
*Non-SOT members need to provide a 7 digit number that will serve as a password for the SOT website. This number will allow non-SOT members to pay dues through the SOT website. ______
Please complete the information above and send with a check, money order or credit card (payable to “North Carolina SOT”) to the address below. The chapter to which you are applying will review your application and you will be notified within 30 days. Those not accepted will receive a full refund.
Current NCSOT members: please do not use this form since your renewal dues are billed annually through SOT.
Payment Type: Money Order______Check ______Credit Card ______
Credit Card # ______Exp date ______
Name on Card ______
Send to:
Elaina Kenyon, Treasurer
USEPA, NHEERL Experimental Toxicology Division PKB
MD B143-01
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Phone: (919) 541-0043
E-mail: