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The American College of Toxicology (ACT) and the British Toxicology Society (BTS) are offering a training in toxicology webinar series. The intention of these educational modules is to provide twelve modules of basic toxicology training by experts in the field to professionals and students worldwide. The live webinars will be offered every other month in 60–75-minute segments followed by 15 minutes for questions and answers. Registrants will have access to the webinar recordings for thirty days after accessing the archive webinar link. Additionally, users can take advantage of these stand-alone segments by viewing the e-learning archives when it’s convenient.
Carcinogenicity Assessment
About the Expert Speaker: James A. Popp, DVM, PhD, DACVP, ATS, IATP
Dr. Popp is widely recognized for his research and leadership contributions in toxicology and toxicological pathology. He received a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree followed by a PhD degree in Comparative Pathology. He has also completed pathology residency training leading to certification as a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Pathology. Following postdoctoral training in biochemical pathology and chemical carcinogenesis, he served on the faculty of the University of Florida before joining the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology. Over the ensuing 15 years Dr. Popp developed and directed a productive research program in hepatotoxicity and hepatocarcinogenesis with emphasis on liver tumor promotion. During part of his tenure at CIIT, he served as a Department Head and Vice President of the Institute. He has held several Vice President positions overseeing toxicology programs in the pharmaceutical industry for 11 years before founding Stratoxon LLC, a toxicology consulting organization.
Dr. Popp has served in the leadership of several professional societies including the positions of President of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, President of The Academy of Toxicological Sciences and President of The Society of Toxicology. Dr. Popp is a frequent advisor to governmental toxicology efforts including service as Chair of the Board of Scientific Advisors for the US Food and Drug Administration National Center for Toxicological Research.
Visit the Basic Training in Toxicology E-Learning Series website for more information on upcoming and past modules, as well as registration.
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