ACT Historical “Firsts”
ACT was founded in 1977 by a small group of toxicologists with the intent of creating an organization that was inclusive of all disciplines in toxicology and has grown to a robust organization with more than 1,000 members. Below is a timeline marking the first year of key milestones in ACT history.
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1977
ACT incorporated
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1979
Annual Meeting
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1980
“Workshop on Reproductive Toxicology”
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1981
Membership Directory — 658 members
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1982
Journal of the American College of Toxicology
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1986
Furst Award
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1989
10th Annual Meeting — 300+ attendees
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1994
Awards Ceremony
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1995
Distinguished Service Award (current Distinguished Scientist Award in Toxicology)
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1996
International Journal of Toxicology
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1999
Best Paper in IJT Award
ACT joins IUTOX -
2001
Lifetime Contribution Award (current Service Award)
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2003
Jazzicology performance
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2004
“Pathology for Nonpathologists” course co-hosted with STP
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2010
“Study Director Training Course” in China
Young Professional Award (current Early Career Professional Award)
Webinar (Cardiovascular Assessment) — 200+ registrants
“Toxicology for Industrial and Regulatory Scientists” course -
2012
Carol C. Lemire Unsung Hero Award
“Study Director Training Course” in India -
2013
ACT joins Scientific Liaison Coalition
“Practical Application of Toxicology in Drug Development” course co-hosted with British Toxicology Society -
2014
“Advanced Comprehensive Toxicology” course
North American Graduate Fellowship
International Travel Grant -
2015
Mentorship Program
The ACT Endowment -
2016
“Basic Training in Toxicology eLearning Series” co-hosted with British Toxicology Society
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2017
“Practical Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology” course co-hosted with Teratology Society
ACT ToxChat Podcasts -
2018
Mildred Christian Women’s Leadership in Toxicology Award
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2023
Mehendale Award