Midwest Regional Chapter
Society of Toxicology
Spring 2010 Newsletter
The MRC/SOT Proudly Presents the Annual Spring Meeting
scheduled for Friday, May 21, 2010:
“The Central Nervous System as a Target of Toxic Injury”
It is with great pleasure that we extend an invitation for you to join us for the upcoming Spring meeting of
the Midwest Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology.
~See inside for meeting details~
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28th Annual MRC/SOT Spring Meeting
21 May 2010
Marriott Lincolnshire
Plans for the 28th Annual Spring Meeting of the Midwest Regional Chapter of SOT are being finalized.
The meeting will be held on Friday, May 21 at the Marriott Hotel and Resort in Lincolnshire, IL. The theme
for this year’s meeting is “The Central Nervous System as a Target of Toxic Injury”. The Program
Committee has lined up an outstanding panel of speakers to cover this emerging and important topic. A
copy of the tentative program along with the Registration form and directions to the meeting site are
attached.
In addition to the featured symposium, the meeting will also include the presentation of the Young
Investigator Award and the Kenneth P. Dubois Career Achievement Award, as well as a poster session
featuring the annual Victor A. Drill student research competition. The winner of the competition will
receive up to $1500 toward expenses for attending the SOT Annual Meeting.
All students affiliated with institutions in the MRC’s geographical region are encouraged to submit
abstracts for the poster competition. The abstracts and posters may be on either original work or work
that has been presented at the 2010 national SOT meeting in Salt Lake City. Abstracts should be
submitted along with registration materials to:
Molly Weiler, Ph.D., DABT
Covance Laboratories Inc.
Nonclinical Safety Assessment
Process Excellence, Mail Code 42
2201 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-2626
For further information regarding the meeting, please contact the 2010 Program Chairman, Matthew
Schroeder at Matthew.Schroeder@covance.com
The Awards Committee is also soliciting applications for the MRC Young Investigators Award and
nominations for the Kenneth Dubois Career Award. Information regarding these awards and the
application/nomination processes can be found on the MRC-SOT website.
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Midwest SOT Spring Meeting (21 May 2010)
The Central Nervous System as a Target of Toxic Injury
7:00-8:00
Registration/Breakfast
8:00-8:15
Welcome
8:15-9:00
Dr. Paul Carvey, PhD, Rush
Title: “The Blood Brain Barrier in
Neurodegenerative Disease.”
9:00-9:45
9:45-10:30
11:35-11:50
Erin Shanle, University of
Wisconsin-Madison
Title: “Growth inhibition of triple
Negative breast cancer by dietary
phytoestrogens.”
2009 Young Investigator Award
Presentation
Dr. Mary Jeanne Kallman, PhD,
Covance
Title: “Understanding A Safety Margin
for Convulsion.”
11:50-12:20
Graduate Student Poster Session
12:20-1:00
Lunch
Dr. Gary Isom, PhD, Purdue
University
Title: “Cyanide-induced
neurodegeneration and activation of
mitochondrial mediated cell death.”
1:00-1:30
Business Meeting/Student Poster
Awards
1:30-2:15
Dr. Jeffrey Johnson, PhD,
University of Wisconsin
Title: “Halting the Progression of
Neurodegenerative Diseases: What
does Nrf2 have to do with it?”
2:15-3:00
Dr. Alok Sharma, BVSc, MVSc,
MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVP
Diplomate ABT, Covance
Title: “Correlation of
Histopathologic Findings with
Genomic and Pathway Changes in a
Kainic Acid Induced Rat Model of
Epilepsy.”
3:00-3:15
Concluding Remarks
10:30-10:50
Refreshment Break
10:50-11:35
Dr. Rikki Waterhouse, PhD, Abbott
Title: “Translational Non-Invasive
Imaging of Processes related to
Neurodegeneration and
Neuroprotection.”
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MEETING INFORMATION
Regular Member:
$100 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
$120 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after)
Non-Member:
$130 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
$140 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after)
Full-Time Students:
$15 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
$30 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after)
Hotel Rooms A limited number of rooms are being held for this conference. The rate is $139.00 per night.
Reservations for Thursday and/or Friday can be made by calling (847) 634-0100. Ask for the “Society of
Toxicology” block.
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Directions to Conference Site
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort
10 Marriott Drive
Lincolnshire, Illinois 60069
(847) 634-0100
From the North
1-94 south; exit Half Day Road; turn right (west); turn left on Milwaukee Avenue; turn left on Marriott Drive.
From the South
1-94 north; exit Half Day Road; turn left (west); turn left on Milwaukee Avenue; turn left on Marriott Drive.
From the West
1-90 east; 1-294 north; 1-94 north; exit Half Day Road; turn left (west); turn left on Milwaukee Avenue; turn left on
Marriott Drive.
For additional information, contact Matthew.Schroeder@covance.com.
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2010 MRCSOT Spring Meeting Registration Form
Advance Registration Deadline: May 6th, 2010
Fees
Regular Member: $100
Non-Member: $130
Full-Time Students: $15
Hotel Rooms
A limited number of rooms are being held for this
conference.
Registration Form
Return the form below with payment by 5/6/2010 to:
Molly Weiler, Ph.D., DABT
Covance Laboratories Inc.
Nonclinical Safety Assessment
Process Excellence, Mail Code 42
3301 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-2626
Registration will be permitted at the conference.
MRC/SOT 2010 Spring Meeting Registration Form
Name: ___________________________________ MRC-SOT Member _____ Yes _______No
Title/Position/Company __________________________________________________________
Phone Number _________________________ E-mail address ___________________________
Address ______________________________________________________________________
City ____________________________________ State _____________ Zip _______________
*Make checks payable to MRC-SOT*
Fee Enclosed (please check):
$100 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
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$120 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after) ___
Non-Member:
$130 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
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$140 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after) ___
Full-Time Students: $15 (if postmarked before 5/6/2010)
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$30 (if postmarked 5/6/2010 or after)
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Regular Member:
Is a receipt required for this registration?
_____Yes
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_____ No
Midwest Regional Chapter
Society of Toxicology
Abstract Form for the 2010 Spring Meeting
Entry Instructions
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Return abstract forms with registration materials to:
Molly Weiler, Ph.D., DABT
Covance Laboratories Inc.
Nonclinical Safety Assessment
Process Excellence, Mail Code 42
3301 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
Phone: 608-242-2626
Abstracts in any area of toxicology are acceptable.
Use standard SOT guidelines for format.
Place original copy on this form.
Leave a double space between the heading and the abstract.
Single space abstract text.
Type within the rectangle.
Use type no smaller than 12 pitch.
Please proof carefully!
We will return to the author any abstract that
needs retyping.
Submit the original and two clear copies.
There is no abstract fee.
Deadline for entry is April 9, 2010.
All abstracts are accepted for display unless
otherwise notified.
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Author Information
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Name
_____________________________
Organization
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Address
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City
State
Zip Code
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Telephone No./Fax No.
2.
MRC/SOT Member ? Yes___No___
3.
Is this poster a candidate for the
Victor A. Drill Award?
Yes ____No ____
4.
Has this poster been presented
elsewhere? Yes___No___
All presentations will be posters on 4’by 6’ boards at the designated time. The Awards Committee will
judge the entries. The winner will be announced at the conclusion of the poster session.
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President’s Message
Greetings. I hope you have had an enjoyable Winter and that the snow and gloomy weather has not dampened your spirits.
As we emerge from Winter’s grip, it is time to start thinking about the upcoming Spring Meeting of the Midwest Chapter of
the Society of Toxicology, which will be held on Friday, May 21 at the Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, IL. The Program
Committee, under the direction of President-elect Matt Schroeder, has organized a very interesting program on the topic
“The Central Nervous System as a Target of Toxic Injury”. The program includes an outstanding panel of speakers who are
recognized leaders in the field. I sincerely hope that you will all be able to attend. The detailed program, registration
materials, directions and lodging information for the meeting can be found elsewhere in this Newsletter as well as on the
MRC website. For planning purposes we are asking that registration materials be submitted before May 6, 2010.
A major part of the Spring Meeting, of course, is the presentation of the chapter’s annual awards. The Executive Committee
is now soliciting applications and nominations for the various awards including: Kenneth DuBois Career Achievement
Award, Victor Drill Award and the Young Investigator Award. Descriptions of the awards and application materials may be
found elsewhere in this Newsletter and on our website. Deadline for receipt of applications/nominations is April 9, 2010.
Our 2009 Fall Meeting, that was held at Covance Laboratories in Madison, WI on November 20, was a huge success.
About 80 people attended the meeting, which focused on the topic “Cardiovascular Toxicology”. I wish to extend my
sincere thanks to all of the sponsors and individuals whose efforts contributed to the success of the meeting. Special thanks
go to Matt Schroeder, who served as Program Chair and on-site coordinator.
The Program Committee will soon begin planning the 2011 Spring Meeting that will be held in Lincolnshire on May 21,
2011. We encourage members to submit ideas for possible topics and speakers for the meeting. Also, members are
encouraged to submit ideas for topics and possible venues for next year’s Fall Meeting. Hosting the Fall Meeting is a great
opportunity to showcase your facilities and organization. Please feel free to contact anyone on the council with your
questions or ideas.
Please encourage your colleagues to become members of the chapter; one does not have to be a member of National SOT to
become a member of our regional chapter. Membership and application materials are posted on our website.
Finally, I ask that all of you please consider running for office or serving on one of the chapter’s committees. Our by-laws
are posted on the web site and this is a great way to learn more about the duties of the officers and councilors. Since so
much of the work of the Council and committees is conducted electronically, it has become much easier to participate.
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible on May 21 st, in Lincolnshire.
Walt Prozialeck
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**MRC/SOT AWARDS**
The Midwest Regional Chapter is proud to recognize the efforts of toxicologists
who work and study in the Midwest. Three annual awards are presented that highlight
their achievements:
Kenneth P. DuBois Award
Presented to an active toxicologist from the Midwest region that has demonstrated
outstanding contributions throughout his/her career. Candidates must have demonstrated a
sustained and high level of achievement in the field. Written nominations are required.
Nominations due April 9, 2010
The 2009 Kenneth P. DuBois Award was presented to Barbara Struthers, of BJ Struthers, Ltd.
Victor A. Drill Award
Presented for the best student poster presentation at the annual spring meeting of the Chapter. The winner
receives a paid trip (expenses reimbursed up to $1500) to the following year’s National SOT meeting.
Abstracts due April 9, 2010
The 2009 first place poster Victor Drill Award was presented to Qing Liu who received a $1,500 grant for
his poster entitled “Time and dose-dependent effects of dietary TCDD in Juvenile Rainbow Trout.”
The second place poster Victor Drill Award was presented to Sonya Bolker who received $100 for her
poster entitled “Enrichment of broccoli and tomato with bioactive components: effects on bioactivity
markers in vivo.”
Young Investigator Award
Presented for the best student research proposal. The winner receives $1500 to put towards their proposed
research project and presents their results at the following year’s MRC/SOT Spring meeting.
Proposals due April 9, 2010
This award was presented to Erin Shanle for her research proposal on “The impact of BPA on TripleNegative Breast Cancer Therapy”. Erin is a graduate student in Molecular and Environmental Toxicology
at the University of Wisconsin – Madison.
The Awards will be presented at the Annual Spring 2010 Meeting of the Chapter .
Information about the three awards, as well as application forms, are found on our website
(www.toxicology.org/memberservices/regionalchapter/midwest/). Any further questions may be directed to
the Executive Committee.
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Thank you to our sponsors who have supported
MRC over the past year:
General Support
Abbott Laboratories
Charles River Laboratories
CorDynamics
Covance
Midwest BioResearch
Midwestern University
Department of Pharmacology
Reid Patterson Consulting
Robin Guy Consulting, LLC
Society of Toxicology
National Headquarters
WIL Research Laboratories
Also special thanks to Vicki Sears and Peter Lamar, from
Midwestern University, for logistical support
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Regional Chapter Graduate Committee (RC-GC)
Greetings Midwest Regional Chapter! My name is Ofek Bar-Ilan and I am the Regional Chapter/Special
Interest Group Graduate Committee (RC/SIG-GC) representative for the Midwest Regional Chapter
(MRC)-SOT. As an ad hoc committee of the national Society of Toxicology, the RC/SIG-GC was
created to serve as a student liaison between the
regional and national SOT chapters in order to
encourage student involvement in SOT. If you
are a student and have an active interest in
toxicology, we encourage you to attend the next
MRC-SOT meeting on May 21, 2010 at the
Lincolnshire Marriott Resort in Lincolnshire, IL.
Even though you do not need to be a member of
the Midwest Regional Chapter to attend the
meeting or present a poster, there are several
benefits to becoming a student member. Student
members have access to several services
provided by the MRC-SOT, are eligible for
student travel awards such as the Victor A. Drill
Award for best poster presentation and the
Young Investigator Award for the most
innovative research. You also benefit from
networking with other scientists and potential
employers at the regional meetings. Besides,
membership dues are only $10! To become a
member, you can either download an application
form from our website (which does not require
national membership) or designate your choice to
join while paying national SOT dues. Please feel
free to email me with any questions you have
about regional and national SOT student awards
(which are due April 9, 2010) and meetings or
volunteer opportunities at the annual SOT
meeting.
It has been my pleasure serving as your student representative for the past two years. This will be my last
year serving as the student representative for MRC as I will be taking over as the chairperson for the SOT
Student Advisory Committee (SAC) in May 2010. Thank you and good luck!
Hope to see you May 21!
Ofek Bar-Ilan
RC-GC Representative
SAC Chairperson-elect
Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison
777 Highland Ave
Madison, WI 53705
Phone: 608-262-4525
Email: barilan@wisc.edu
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INTERESTED IN SERVING ON THE MRC/SOT EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE?
Annual elections are held to fill various vacant positions in the MRC/SOT executive committee. Nominations
are accepted annually for vacant positions. For the 2010-2011 the following executive committee positions
were filled: President-elect, Christina Wilson; Secretary, Thomas Mably; Councilors, Greg Erexson and
Michael Biehl.
President
Walter Prozialeck
Midwestern University
Phone: 630-515-6385
wprozi@midwestern.edu
Councilors
Jane Fagerland
Abbott
jane.fagerland@abbott.com
Oliver Pelz
BP Corporation
Phone: (630) 420-3650 (630) 420-5375
oliver.pelz@bp.comorganization:
President-Elect
Matthew Schroeder
Covance Laboratories
Phone: 608.310.8222
Matthew.Schroeder@covance.com
Chair: Program Committee
Susan Henwood
Covance Laboratories
Phone: 608.241.7221
susan.henwood@covance.com
Past President
Peter J. Thomford, Ph.D, DABT.
Covance Laboratories
Telephone: 608.395-3683
Peter.Thomford@covance.com
Chair: Nominating/Awards Committee
Lise Loberg
Abbott Laboratories
Phone: 847.937.5978
Lise.Loberg@abbott.com
Secretary
Louette Rausch, M.S.
Akzo Nobel
Phone: (312) 544-7061
louette.rausch@akzonobel.com
Chair: Newsletter/Communications/Membership
Committee
Regional Chapter Graduate Committee
Representative
Ofek Bar-Ilan
Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Phone: 608-262-4525
barilan@wisc.edu
Treasurer
Molly Weiler, Ph. D.
Covance Laboratories
Phone: (608) 242-2626
molly.weiler@covance.com
The MRC-SOT newsletter is published biannually in both print and electronic formats as a service to the
toxicology community of the Midwest. Contributions are welcome! Please address any questions,
comments or contributions to Louette Rausch at the email address above.
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Congratulations to Our Newly-Elected Officers!
2010-2011 New Officer Contact Information
Christina Wilson, PhD, President Elect
Department Head, Toxicology Section
Clinical Assistant Professor
Purdue University
Animal Disease Diagnostic Laboratory
406 South University
West Lafayette, IN 47907
Phone: (765) 494-7440
Fax:
(765) 494-9181
E-mail: wilsonc@purdue.edu
Gregory L. Erexson, Ph.D., Diplomate, ABT, Councilor
Baxter Healthcare Corporation Pathobiology/Toxicology Technology Resources/Life Sciences
25212 W. Illinois Route 120
Maildrop WG2-2S
Round Lake, IL 60073
phone: 847-270-5579
fax: 847-270-5559
E-mail: greg_erexson@baxter.com
Michael L. Biehl, DVM, PhD, MBA, Councilor
Clinical Professor of Toxicology
College of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois
1008 West Hazelwood Drive
Urbana, IL 61802
office: (217) 244-4649
cell: (217) 714-7019
biehlml@illinois.edu
Thomas A. Mably, PhD, DABT, Secretary
Program Manager
Covance Laboratories, Inc.
3301 Kinsman Blvd.
Madison, WI 53704
Tel: 608-395-3619
Fax: 608-242-7971
thomas.mably@covance.com
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