Society of Toxicology Request for IUTOX International Congress of Toxicology XV - Project Summary
Held every three years, International Congresses of Toxicology (ICT) are sponsored by the
International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX). The meetings provide a forum for discussing
toxicological problems facing developing countries and exchanging views on current issues
with toxicologists from all over the world, especially from developing countries and regions.
The 15th ICT meeting hosted by IUTOX and co-hosted by the Society of Toxicology (SOT), will
be held July 15-18, 2019 at the Hawaii Convention Center in Honolulu, Hawaii. It is anticipated
that between 1,500-2,500 delegates from six continents will attend, ranging from developed to
developing countries and global regions in terms of economies, research
organizations/infrastructure, and public health initiatives. This meeting is an inclusive and
diverse program that highlights excellence in science and the practice of toxicology around the
globe. The program includes 112 invited speakers with a balance of interests of different
countries and world regions with topics aimed to improve human and environmental health in
countries with both robust and developing research and regulatory enterprises. The Congress
offers scientists, government regulators, and members of industry the opportunity to learn
about the latest developments in toxicological science and regulation through general scientific
sessions and continuing education classes. Toxicologists from around the world will share their
recent findings and attendees will learn about the latest advances in the science of toxicology,
hear from eminent international speakers and leading researchers, and be able to discuss the
complex issues that arise when drugs or chemicals adversely impact humans, animals, and the
environment. Junior and Senior Toxicologist Travel Fellowships are available for scientists from
developing or least developed countries to help support travel to the ICTXV meeting. The travel
awardees will return to their home countries in a better position to solve numerous, urgent
toxicology issues.
