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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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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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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

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