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, August 4, 2025
Tuesday, August 5, 2025
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
Friday, August 8, 2025*
*Course ends at noon.
Speakers, presentation topics, and/or format are subject to change.
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.
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 3, 2025. ACT will do its best to accommodate but cannot guarantee requests will be granted.
Times:
Registration and Check-In: Monday, 7:30 AM–8:00 AM
Course Presentations:
Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Mary Beth Genter, University of Cincinnati
Katie Sokolowski, Denali Therapeutics
Buay Permpoontaweesup, ACT Staff Liaison
Registration Fees
| Early-Bird Registration (Received by June 2) |
Regular Registration (Begins June 3) |
|
| 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 |
Fees are accessed according to the membership status at the time of purchase (there are no exceptions and there are no refunds.)
*Government Registration Policy: The government registration rate is specifically designated for federal, state, or local employees of government departments/agencies who are actively participating in the course as official government personnel. Employees of public academic institutions, nonprofit institutions, or government contractors do not qualify for the discounted government rate. To register under the government rate, individuals must use their government-affiliated email address for verification purposes. ACT may request further documentation of government employment before the registration is finalized. If you are unsure you qualify for the government rate, please email ACT Headquarters before processing your payment online.
**Group Rate Registration: 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 6/2/25; 50% refund if canceled before 6/30/25; After 6/30/25, no fees will be refunded.
Safety Protocols: ACT expects that attendees use the CDC’s self-checker website daily. Evaluate your own health and that of people you are in close contact with. Should you feel unwell or suspect you have been in contact with someone who is sick, we ask that you isolate. Please visit CDC website for more information.
Course Location
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Hotel
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Tel: 301.590.0044
Hotel Reservations: 800.228.9290
Housing Deadline
Please refer to the ACT Room Block to make your housing reservation. The ACT meeting rate of $189 (plus tax) is offered over the dates of August 3—9, 2025, based on availability, and reservations must be made by July 3, 2025.
