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Society of Toxicologic Pathology STP Vision Be an international leader for improvement of human, animal, and environmental health using an interdisciplinary scientific approach based in pathology and toxicology. STP Goals Advocacy, Education, Globalization, and Recruitment Founded 1971 Student Resources n Student Information—visit www.toxpath.org and select “STUDENTS” for details on: • Student Membership • Awards and Travel Support Opportunities • Training Programs • Externship/Internship Opportunities • Career Development • STP Best Practices and INHAND Documents • Learn more about Tox Path • Want an STP Pathologist to Visit Your School? n STP Student Awards and Travel Support Opportunities • The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Award of $5,000 scholarship annually to an outstanding student with an interest in toxicologic pathology. • STP Student Travel Awards Travel awards of approximately $1,000 (varies yearly) for travel/lodging costs at the STP Annual Symposium, plus complimentary meeting registration and student membership for one year. • STP Young Investigator Awards Awards: 1st, $750; 2nd $500; 3rd, $250; Judged at the STP Annual Symposium for top three student posters. • STP Modular Course Student Travel Awards Awards of up to $1,500 for travel to STP Modular Education Courses. • IATP/STP Charles Capen Trainee Award Award of $2,000 for a published first author manuscript within the past year by an eligible student working on an academic degree or in a training program or residency program in experimental or toxicologic pathology or a related discipline for travel/lodging costs at the STP Annual Symposium, plus complimentary meeting registration and student membership for one year. • STP/TEPSS Student Award Award of $2,000 for a published first author of an SOT-accepted abstract concerning research in toxicology, pathology or a related field for travel/ lodging costs at the STP Annual Symposium, plus complimentary meeting registration and student membership for one year. • STP/ACVP Student Poster Award Award of $1,000 for the resident or graduate student whose poster is judged best among finalists at the current year ACVP Annual Meeting for travel/lodging costs at the following STP Annual Symposium, plus complimentary meeting registration and student membership for one year. • Other Scholarship and Support Opportunities Special Interest Groups • Cardiovascular Toxicologic Pathology • Clinical Pathology • Digital Pathology and Image Analysis • Environmental Toxicologic Pathology • Immune System • Juvenile Toxicology • Medical Devices • Neuropathology • Nonhuman Primate Pathology • Pig • Reproductive Pathology • Special Senses Organ Pathology INHAND Nomenclature Project • Building Consensus in Global Pathology • Nomenclature in Collaboration with BSTP, ESTP, and JSTP • Collaboration with the US FDA on the SEND Initiative (Standard for the Exchange of Nonclinical Data) An important feature of INHAND is the use of the goRENI (global open Registry Nomenclature Information System, www.goreni.org) as a web-based platform to both review draft nomenclature and publish final nomenclature. Originally developed by RITA, goRENI provides access to members of all STPs as well as government regulators. n Completed Organ Systems: • Respiratory System (Toxicologic Pathology 37 (7 Suppl): 5S–73S) • Hepatobiliary System (Toxicologic Pathology 38 (7 Suppl): 5S–81S) • Urinary System (Toxicologic Pathology 40 (4 Suppl): 14S–86S) • CNS/PNS System (Toxicologic Pathology 40 (4 Suppl): 87S–157S) • Mammary, Zymbal’s, Preputial and Clitoral Glands (Toxicologic Pathology 40 (6 Suppl): 7S–39S) • Male Reproductive System (Toxicologic Pathology 40 (6 Suppl): 40S–121S) • Soft Tissue, Skeletal Muscle and Mesothelium (J Toxicol Pathol 2013; 26 (3 Suppl): 1S–26S) • Integument (J Toxicol Pathol 2013; 26 (3 Suppl): 27S–57S) • Female Reproductive System (J Toxicol Pathol 2014; 27 (3–4 Suppl): 1S–107S) • Gastrointestinal System, Pancreas & Salivary Glands ( J Toxicol Pathol 2016; 29 (1 Suppl): 1S–124S) • Cardiovascular System (J Toxicol Pathol 2016; 29 (3 Suppl): 1S-47S) • Skeletal Tissues (J Toxicol Pathol 2016; 29 (3 Suppl): 49S-103S) • Special Senses (J Toxicol Pathol 2018; 31 (3 Suppl): 1S-214S) Other Collaborations • ACT—Co-sponsor of Educational Webinars; Continuing Education Course Exchanges; Pathology for Nonpathologists Courses • ACVP/STP–Coalition for Veterinary Pathology Fellows • BSTP/ESTP—Official Journal, Toxicologic Pathology; Webinars • BSTP/ESTP/JSTP—Publication of special INHAND supplemental issues; hosting on goReni • Global Scholar Award Program—Initiated in 2018, sponsors speakers to international society meetings • Global STPs—Participates in and annually hosts Global STP Presidents Group at STP Annual Meeting • IATP—Co-sponsors of IATP/STP Charles Capen Trainee Award; Co-sponsor of IATP/ STP Lunchtime Workshop • KSTP—Joint Continuing Education Course at 2018 International Symposium of KSTP • NTP—Pathology Potpourri at STP annual meeting • Scientific Liaison Coalition—Supporting and Participating Member with AACT, ACT, EMGS, SPS, SRA, STP, SOT, Teratology Society, IUTOX; FutureTox Meetings • SPS—Joint Regional Meeting 2017 • US FDA—Courses Presented STP 38th Annual Symposium Environmental Toxicologic Pathology and One Health n Raleigh, North Carolina June 22–27, 2019 See you in Raleigh! Future STP Annual Symposia Save the Dates! n STP 39th Annual Symposium Las Vegas, Nevada June 13–18, 2020 n STP 40th Annual Symposium Baltimore, Maryland June 26–July 1, 2021 Regional Meetings The Society organizes or co-sponsors Regional Meetings that are one-day events for members and other interested scientists. In some cases, webinars may be broadcast from several of the meetings and later posted on the STP web site for member access. Check the STP website for upcoming regional meetings. n Recent Regional Meetings: w w w . t o x p a t h . o r g Toxicologic Pathology Official Journal of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, British Society of Toxicological Pathology, and European Society of Toxicologic Pathology Featuring “Online First”—forthcoming articles published prior to print Dedicated to the promotion of human health through the dissemination of knowledge, techniques, and guidelines to enhance the understanding and practice of toxicologic pathology, Toxicologic Pathology: The journal has recently introduced a new category of mini review that is in addition to the review, invited review and original article categories. Mini reviews are summaries of recent insights or advances in areas within the scope of the journal prepared by experts in a particular specialty area. These succinct manuscripts have the same structure as full length original review articles in much shorter form; section headings are used only for the abstract, acknowledgements, and references. Sign up for Toxicologic Pathology Journal Alerts—New Online First Articles Available Online • publishes high-quality, original research articles that integrate the pathophysiologic effects of exposure to xenobiotics and other toxicants on organisms and organ systems; • includes both pathology and toxicology; • focuses on morphological, functional, biochemical, and/or biomarker changes to better understand the pathophysiologic mechanisms of toxicants in vivo and in vitro. Keep current on STP activities with “The Scope” quarterly newsletter, featuring— • President’s Report • Annual Meeting News • Committee News • Member News • STP News and more! STP Best Practices • One Health Initiative • Data Interpretation/Management • Study Design • Study Reports/Peer Review • System/Organ Specific • Training Web Education Education is a primary STP goal, and web-based education is considered a growing opportunity for STP members. Access the STP Web Education site on the STP homepage for more information on— • Continuing Education Courses • Career Development Presentations • Scientific Presentations • Regulatory Presentations • Boston, MA Joint Regional Meeting: SPS/STP Northeast Regional Meeting: Form Follows Function (May 2017) • Research Triangle Park, NC Regional Meeting: Environmental Toxicologic Pathology (April 2017) • Madison, WI Regional Meeting: Preclinical Safety Evaluation of the Ocular System and Clinical Implications (September 2017) • Université de Montréal, Montréal, QC Regional Meeting: Inaugural Canada Regional Meeting (September 2016) You may view the agendas for all these regional meetings (and more!) on www.toxpath.org STP Modular Education Courses STP Modular Education Courses bring together course attendees and subject experts for didactic lectures and practical sessions including whole-slide digital images and data sets. Courses are held over three days in an environment that facilitates an intensive learning experience with emphasis on practical evaluation and interpretation of toxicologic pathology data. Recently Held: • Fall 2018—Toxicology and Pathology of the Gastrointestinal and Exocrine Pancreas Systems, Chauncey Center, Princeton, NJ • Fall 2017—Toxicologic Pathology of the Respiratory System, The Hotel Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN • Fall 2016—Toxicologic Pathology of the Hepatobiliary System, Embassy Suites Raleigh-Durham, Raleigh, NC Editor Susan A. Elmore MS, DVM, DACVP, DABT, FIATP Research Triangle Park, North Carolina
