DNTS
Developmental
Neurotoxicology Society
January 14, 2016
Dear DNTS members and Colleagues,
It is my pleasure to announce that the 40 th Annual Meeting of the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society
(DNTS), formerly Neurobehavioral Teratology Society (NBTS), will be held June 26 th to June 29 th , 2016 at the
Grand Hyatt, San Antonio, Texas. This meeting marks the first time we will be gathering under the auspices of our new name, Developmental Neurotoxicology Society
, adopted by our vote at last year’s meeting.
Our membership felt that the new name is better understood by other scientists as well as the general public and reflects the life span of development affected by toxic exposures that we study. I hope that you will be able to attend to participate in the scientific program, interact with friends and colleagues, and make new connections in the developmental neurotoxicology community.
As usual, this meeting is going to be jam-packed with cutting-edge science, as we will meet in conjunction with the 56 th Annual Meeting of the Teratology Society (TS) and the 29 th Annual Meeting of the Organization of Teratology Information Specialists (OTIS). We have made innovations this year that we hope will encourage greater intersocietal interaction, including joint coffee breaks with TS. In addition, each registrant will receive free vouchers to attend two sessions sponsored by TS. Highlights of the program include the following symposia:
Elsevier Distinguished Lecturer
Dr. Jacqueline Crawley, UC Davis, the MIND Institute, “Mouse Models of Autism to Identify Genetic Causes and Discover Therapeutics”.
Josef Warkany Lecture
Elaine Faustman, from the University of Washington Center for Child Environmental Health Risks Research title TBA.

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Symposia
Neurotoxicology Society
Patricia Rodier Mid-Career Award for Research and Mentoring (Joint with TS)
Chairpersons: Bruce K. Beyer, Sanofi U.S. Inc.
Patricia Janulewicz, Boston University
Wiley-Blackwell Symposium (Joint with TS)
Neurodevelopmental Deficits from Fetal Exposure to Methamphetamine, Cocaine and Alcohol: Emerging Mechanisms and Human Consequences
Oxidative Stress Mechanisms of Neurodevelopmental Deficits Initiated by Methamphetamine and Ethanol:
Peter G. Wells, University of Toronto
Mechanisms of Methamphetamine-Induced Neurodevelopmental Deficits
Charles V. Vorhees, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
Dopaminergic Mechanisms of Cocaine-Initiated Neurodevelopmental Deficits
Gregg D. Stanwood, Florida State University
Human Neurodevelopmental, Behavioral, and Growth Consequences of Exposure to Prenatal
Methamphetamine and Alcohol
Lynne M. Smith, Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
Integrative In Vitro Models for Neurovascular Development Function Symposium
(Joint with TS)
Engineered Microphysiological Systems for Cell-Based Predictive Models of Developmental Neurotoxicity
William Murphy, University of Wisconsin
Blood-Brain-Barrier Development and Function
Sherry Ferguson, National Center for Toxicological Research, US FDA
Zebrafish Models for Cerebrovascular Disease
Randall T. Peterson, Harvard Medical School
Human Neurovascular Unit On-A-Chip: Microscale Systems for Tissue-Level Response
John Wikswo, Vanderbilt University
Public Affairs Symposium (Joint with TS and OTIS)
Depression and Its Treatment in Pregnancy
Introduction
Kembra L Howdeshell, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences
Depression As a Mental Disease in Association with Pregnancy: Epidemiology, Clinical Presentation, and
Treatment
Katherine L. Wisner, Northwestern University

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In Utero Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor (SSRI) Antidepressant Exposure: A Window into the
Developmental Origins of Self Regulation in Childhood
Timothy Oberlander, University of British Columbia
Teratogenic Effects of Antidepressants, Especially Lithium and Mood Stabilizers like Lamotrigine and
Carbamazepine
Asher Ornoy, Hebrew University Hadassah Medical School
New Insights into How SSRIs Shape the Developing Brain: From Mice to Public Health Implications
Jay Gingrich, Columbia University, Sackler Institute of Developmental Psychobiology
Panel Discussion: Mild Psychiatric Diseases in Pregnancy: To Treat or Not Treat
To recognize our 40 th Anniversary, we will have a celebration, led by a special presentation by founding member Chip Vorhees and other pioneers.
Meeting Registration
Registration is now open
Please register at http://www.dntshome.org/meetings/registration/ by June 1 to avoid a late fee.
Hotel
The meeting will be held at the Grand Hyatt San Antonio hotel. The standard room rate for this meeting is
$179, plus tax. Make sure to mention the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society (or the Teratology Society)
Annual Meeting to receive this rate. This rate is available three days before and three days after the meeting based upon availability. Reservations must be made by May 28, 2016 to secure the meeting rate. Students, act fast to take advantage of the limited special student room rate .

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Neurotoxicology Society
Abstract Submission
Abstract Submission Deadline: February 15, 2016
Submit your abstract online . Please visit the Annual Meeting website for complete abstract submission instructions and to submit an abstract. If your abstract is selected for presentation, you must register to attend the Developmental Neurotoxicology Society Annual Meeting.
DNTS Social Event
The DNTS Social Event is being currently being planned.
I look forward to seeing you and our TS, and OTIS colleagues at our DNTS meeting in San Antonio, Texas!
Sincerely,
Lynn T. Singer, DNTS President