The American College of Toxicology (ACT) is a professional association that provides a forum for the exchange of scientific information in the field of applied toxicology and safety assessment. As of 2024[update], ACT's membership comprised more than 1,000 toxicologists who work in industry, government regulatory agencies, academia, or as independent consultants. [2]
Founded in 1977, ACT was established to provide a forum for scientists in the field of toxicology to exchange information between regulators, industry, and academia.[3] In 1979, the ACT held its first Annual Meeting. In 1981, it hosted its first workshop on the topic of reproductive toxicology. In 2004, ACT's first course, Pathology for Nonpathologists, was co-hosted with the Society for Toxicological Pathology (STP). In 2014, ACT started offering the Advanced Comprehensive Toxicology course, which provides Board-certification hopefuls with a comprehensive series of lessons to help prepare for the American Board of Toxicology exam.[4] The College was also one of the first societies to offer Continuing Education courses and established the triennial Salary Survey.[5]
Activities
The College's flagship event is the November Annual Meeting. During the remainder of the year, the College produces podcasts,[6] streams, webinars,[7] and offers training courses in basic, advanced, and specialty toxicology, which are released throughout the year. Besides the Pathology for Nonpathologists and Advanced Comprehensive Courses mentioned above, other notable in-person courses or workshops, which are held live, include Study Director Training, Toxicology for Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Scientists, and Biologics Nonclinical Drug Development courses.
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