The American College of Toxicology (ACT) is offering an advanced course, Advanced Comprehensive Toxicology, to complement Toxicology for Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Scientists course. The lectures cover detailed descriptions of the principles of toxicology, effects of xenobiotics on organ systems, discussions of specific classes of toxicants, mechanisms of toxicity, risk assessment, and other contemporary toxicological concepts. The content of this course provides information that may be helpful to those seeking certification in toxicology or to those seeking advanced training in toxicology.
The ACT course is only being offered as an in-person format. Virtual or hybrid participation is not an option.
Monday, July 29, 2024
Tuesday, July 30, 2024
Wednesday, July 31, 2024
Thursday, August 1, 2024
Friday, August 2, 2024 *
*Course ends at noon.
Times:
Registration and Check-In: Monday, 7:30 AM–8:00 AM
Course:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Speakers, presentation topics, and/or format are subject to change.
Daily continental breakfast, snack breaks, and lunch are provided as part of the registration. To disclose dietary restrictions, allergies, and/or accessibility needs please email ACT Headquarters by July 8, 2024. ACT will do its best to accommodate but cannot guarantee requests will be granted.
Detailed course handouts will be provided electronically. Participants must bring personal computer to view materials. Please ensure to download materials before arriving. Internet will not be provided.
Mary Beth Genter, University of Cincinnati
Katie Sokolowski, Denali Therapeutics
Buay Permpoontaweesup, ACT Staff Liaison
Safety Protocols
ACT has continued to monitor the COVID-19 situation along with local and federal guidelines. Based on local current health mandates, ACT will not require proof of vaccination or proof of a negative PCR test. However, the local mandates could change; therefore, we ask that individuals bring a mask. You may also want to consider bringing an at-home COVID-19 test kit with you.
ACT expects that attendees use the CDC’s self-checker website daily. Should you feel unwell or suspect you have been exposed to COVID-19, we ask that you isolate. Please stay home if you feel sick.
Registration Fees
| Early-Bird Registration (Received by May 28) |
Regular Registration (Begins May 29) |
|
| ACT Member | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| ACT Student or Postdoc Member | $ 995 | $1,095 |
| Nonmember | $1,800 | $1,900 |
| Government | $1,500 | $1,600 |
| ACT Member Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,350 | $1,450 |
| Nonmember Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,650 | $1,750 |
| ACT Member Group Rate** (10 or more from same company) |
$1,250 | $1,350 |
| Nonmember Group Rate** (10 or more from same company) |
$1,550 | $1,650 |
**To take advantage of the group rate: Please send your completed registration forms to ACT Headquarters. You will not be able to select the group rate through the online registration. All three forms (or more) should be emailed at the same time.
Refund Policy:$100 Processing Fee will be charged before 5/28/24; 50% refund if canceled before 6/25/24; After 6/25/24, no fees will be refunded.
Course Location
Hyatt Regency Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
Hotel
Hyatt Regency Dulles
2300 Dulles Corner Blvd.
Herndon, VA 20171
Tel: 703.713.1234
Hotel Reservations: 402.592.6422
Group Reservation Code: ACT1
Housing Deadline
Please refer to the ACT Room Block to make your housing reservation. The ACT meeting rate of $149 (plus tax) is offered over the dates of July 28–August 2, 2024, based on availability, and reservations must be made by July 8, 2024
Requirements
A personal laptop to view course materials and your computer charger are required. We suggest downloading all the course materials to your laptop prior to arriving at the course. Course materials will be provided approximately one week before the start of the course. Internet will not be provided in the course.
