This annual ACT course provides basic training in general toxicology. Participants will obtain an overall understanding of the principles of toxicology and nonclinical safety evaluation with a focus on pharmaceutical development. By popular demand, the course will include discussion of regulatory case studies and hands-on analyses of nonclinical data. The course is intended to benefit individuals working with small and large molecules from biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and regulatory agencies, or individuals interested in or currently practicing toxicology.
Monday, April 3, 2023
Reception
Tuesday, April 4, 2023
Wednesday, April 5, 2023
Thursday, April 6, 2023
Friday, April 7, 2023*
*Course ends at noon.
Daily continental breakfast, snack breaks, and lunch are provided as part of the registration. 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.
Times:
Registration and Check-In: Monday, 7:00 AM–8:00 AMReception: Monday, 4:15 PM–5:30 PM
Course:
Monday–Thursday, 7:45 AM–5:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Hanan Ghantous, PhD, DABT, US Food and Drug Administration
Timothy McGovern, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration
Jordan Ballance, ACT Staff Liaison
Narcisa Despoiu, ACT Staff Liaison
Masks Strongly Encouraged
The American College of Toxicology will follow current science-based information and is fully committed to taking appropriate precautions to provide a safe and healthy environment for participants of the course. ACT will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation along with local and federal guidelines. Based on 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 and proof of vaccination on their person. You may also want to consider bringing an at-home COVID-19 test kit with you.
Mask wearing is a prudent measure to prevent spread of viruses and is strongly encouraged during the meeting. Additionally, vaccination has been proven to be effective in preventing hospitalization and death from COVID-19. ACT expects that course 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 Form
Registration Fees:
| Early-Bird Registration (Received by January 9) |
Regular Registration (Received January 10–March 31) |
|
| 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 1/9/23; 50% refund if canceled before 2/6/23; After 2/6/23, no fees will be refunded.
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 TPRS Room Block to make your housing reservation. The ACT TPRS meeting rate of $215 (plus tax) is offered over the dates of April 2–7, 2023, based on availability, and reservations must be made by March 10, 2023.
Requirements
A personal laptop to view course materials and your computer charger are required. Please download 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.
