Society of Toxicology
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The Society of Toxicology is a learned society
(professional association) based in the United States
that supports scientific inquiry in the field of toxicology
. Its definition of toxicology is
The society organizes an annual meeting (usually in the early spring) and several smaller colloquia. It publishes the journal
Toxicological Sciences, as well as public position papers and guidelines on conflicts of interest
in toxicology.
Full membership of the society is restricted to people with significant published work and/or professional experience in toxicology: as of early 2009, there were 3562 full members. There are also several categories of associate and student membership for people who do not fulfill the professional requirements for full membership. Members are bound by a Code of Ethics.
Learned society
A learned society is an organization that exists to promote an academic discipline/profession, as well a group of disciplines. Membership may be open to all, may require possession of some qualification, or may be an honor conferred by election, as is the case with the oldest learned societies,...
(professional association) based in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
that supports scientific inquiry in the field of toxicology
Toxicology
Toxicology is a branch of biology, chemistry, and medicine concerned with the study of the adverse effects of chemicals on living organisms...
. Its definition of toxicology is
The society organizes an annual meeting (usually in the early spring) and several smaller colloquia. It publishes the journal
Scientific journal
In academic publishing, a scientific journal is a periodical publication intended to further the progress of science, usually by reporting new research. There are thousands of scientific journals in publication, and many more have been published at various points in the past...
Toxicological Sciences, as well as public position papers and guidelines on conflicts of interest
Conflict of interest
A conflict of interest occurs when an individual or organization is involved in multiple interests, one of which could possibly corrupt the motivation for an act in the other....
in toxicology.
Full membership of the society is restricted to people with significant published work and/or professional experience in toxicology: as of early 2009, there were 3562 full members. There are also several categories of associate and student membership for people who do not fulfill the professional requirements for full membership. Members are bound by a Code of Ethics.