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Expert ID Field Answers A1 Primary Interest: Biological Modeling Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology Employment: Academia Prefers discussing: Research Discipline Background: Extensive experience in modeling of chemical kinetics, PBPK modeling, and other mechanistic modeling, with applications to risk assessment Meet time: Monday 1:00 pm; Tuesday 1:00 PM A2 Primary Interest: Biological Modeling Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Risk Assessment Employment: Other Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline Background: Over 35 years of laboratory and human health risk assessment (RA) at EPA and RTI. Systems biology focus. Four years experience with CWAE Meet time: Tuesday 12:10 B1 Primary Interest: Biotechnology Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Drug Discovery Toxicology; Employment: Industry Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline Background: Research Scientist, Toxicology at a premier CRO. I serve as a Study Director and is responsible for design, conduct, interpretation, and reporting of GLP and nonGLP preclinical toxicology studies of potential drug candidates in rodents, canines, and nonhuman primates. Recently earned PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences in December 2015. Graduate research focused on characterizing the regulation of Fibroblast growth factor (Fgf) 21 and its pharmacological/toxicological implications and a prior Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy from India. Reviewer for peerreviewed journals and is actively involved in various groups/sections and programs within SOT. Keen interest and passion to contribute and give back to the scientific community as well as mentor upcoming graduate students. Meet time: TBD B2 Primary Interest: Biotechnology Additional Interest(s): Mixtures, Cardiovascular Toxicology Employment: Academia Prefers discussing: Research Discipline Background: Investigating transcriptional regulation of genes after xenobiotics Meet time: Monday 10:30, Tuesday 10:30, Wednesday 10:30

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Expert ID Field Answers

A1 Primary Interest:  Biological Modeling 

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Extensive experience in modeling of chemical kinetics, PBPK modeling, and 

other mechanistic modeling, with applications to risk assessment

Meet time:   Monday 1:00 pm; Tuesday 1:00 PM

A2 Primary Interest:  Biological Modeling 

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Risk Assessment

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Over 35 years of laboratory and human health risk assessment (RA) at EPA 

and RTI. Systems biology focus. Four years experience with CWAE

Meet time:   Tuesday 12:10

B1 Primary Interest:  Biotechnology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Drug Discovery Toxicology; 

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Research Scientist, Toxicology at a premier CRO. I serve as a Study Director 

and is responsible for design, conduct, interpretation, and reporting of GLP 

and non‐GLP preclinical toxicology studies of potential drug candidates in 

rodents, canines, and non‐human primates. Recently earned PhD in 

Pharmaceutical Sciences in December 2015. Graduate research focused on 

characterizing the regulation of Fibroblast growth factor (Fgf) 21 and its 

pharmacological/toxicological implications and a prior Bachelor’s 

degree in Pharmacy from India. Reviewer for peer‐reviewed journals and is 

actively involved in various groups/sections and programs within SOT. 

Keen interest and passion to contribute and give back to the scientific 

community as well as mentor upcoming graduate students.

Meet time:   TBD

B2 Primary Interest:  Biotechnology

Additional Interest(s): Mixtures, Cardiovascular Toxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background:  Investigating transcriptional regulation of genes after xenobiotics

Meet time:   Monday 10:30, Tuesday 10:30, Wednesday 10:30

C1 Primary Interest:  Comparative & Veterinary Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Not Specified

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Gestational bisphenol exposures in large mammals and in vitro exposures 

in primary cells (metabolic and placental focus)

Meet time:   Monday 12:30

C2 Primary Interest:  Comparative & Veterinary Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Food Safety

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Currently work in Chemical and biological defense program management. I 

support integration on studies across several programs to ensure 

coordination of in vivo and in vitro studies toward medical countermeasure 

development.

Meet time:   Wednesday 5:00 

D1 Primary Interest:  Carcinogenesis

Additional Interest(s): Molecular Biology, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Professor of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Michigan State University ‐ 

Research Interests: Epigenetic mechanisms underlying carcinogenesis, 

safety assessment of non‐genotoxic rodent carcinogens ‐ Advisory Boards, 

examples: Board of Scientific Councilors, National Toxicology Program; 

Board of Scientific Councilors; National Institute of Environmental Health 

Sciences, Education Sub‐Committee, European Societies of Toxicology 

(EUROTOX) ‐  Society of Toxicology: President (1999‐2000), Merit Award 

Recipient (2014)

Meet time:   Tuesday 11:00

D2 Primary Interest:  Carcinogenesis

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Mechanisms

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Development of chemopreventive cancer gents; Lung cancer research; 

Perinatal Carcinogenesis

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, Tuesday 2:00, Wednesday 2:00

D3 Primary Interest:  Carcinogenesis

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

American board certified Toxicologist/ Pharmacologist working in the 

pharmaceutical industry for about 20 years in the areas of drug discovery, 

nonclinical drug development and nonclinical regulatory submissions.  I am 

experienced in designing, planning and monitoring, and data interpretation 

of toxicology and pharmacology studies to support selection of preclinical 

candidates, IND and NDA submissions and in writing nonclinical sections of 

the IND and NDA regulatory documents. Studies I have conducted include 

in vitro and in vivo ADME (absorption, distribution, metabolism and 

excretion) and PK studies, general toxicology, genetic toxicology, 

reproductive toxicology, juvenile toxicology, long‐term carcinogenicity and 

safety pharmacology studies of several drugs candidates (small/large 

molecules, peptides/protein) belonging to various therapeutics areas (GI 

diseases, oncology, pain, inflammation, bone diseases). Worked with CROs 

to conduct, complete and finalize GLP PK, ADME, safety pharmacology, and 

toxicology studies for regulatory submissions.  Worked effectively in 

project teams/core teams as preclinical expert in setting timelines based 

on project/company goals, prioritizing studies needed and completion of 

work on time. Participated in due diligence activities of pharmaceuticals for 

in‐licensing and research purposes to support Business Development and 

Market Research. Managed, supervised and mentored junior staff. 

Meet time:   Monday 3:00, Tuesday 1:00, Wednesday 2:00

E1 Primary Interest:  Dermal Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Methods, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Principal scientist at Dstl in the UK. Primarily interested in the 

percutaneous penetration of toxic chemicals.

Meet time:   Monday 11:00

F1 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Computational chemistry, cheminformatics, drug discovery, software design

Meet time:   Monday 9:15

F2 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Regulatory and Safety Evaluat

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Principal Scientist of Pfizer DSRD in Cambridge, MA.  As a Drug Safety 

Subject Matter Expert, DSTL (Drug Safety Team Lead), he represents drug 

safety within project teams in multiple therapeutic areas and functions; 

and provides nonclinical safety strategy in support of both GLP/non‐GLP 

toxicity and efficacy studies in drug development and safety.  Hank 

received his M.S. in Toxicology from National Taiwan University in Taiwan 

(1999) and his M.S. and Ph.D. in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine from 

University of Rochester Medical School in Rochester, NY (2007) where he 

initiated his professional interests in metabolic syndrome and reproductive 

endocrinology.  Currently he is in the D'Amore‐McKim School of Business 

at Northeastern University to obtain the Master in Business 

Administration, with specialty in HealthCare management.

Meet time:   Monday 8:00, Tuesday 8:00, Wednesday 8:00

F3 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Biotechnology, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Works with a non profit Contract Research Organization called Battelle.  

Joined Battelle as a Principal Reserarch Scinetist and Study Diretcor in Sept 

20015 immediately after my PhD.  I have a background of Veterinary 

Science and Veterinary Pathology. I would be happy to discuss on 

questions on any topic ranging from life in non profit CRO, how to prepare 

for a job during PhD, keys of job search, appearing for personal interviews 

etc.  

Meet time:   TBD

F4 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a senior director and currently lead the nonclinical toxicology group at 

Genentech (~50 staff) who perform drug discovery lead optimization, 

investigative and regulatory functions.  I am also a board certified 

veterinary pathologist. I have been in the industry for 20 years.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 1:00

F5 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background:  Decades in academia; directs a graduate program; interest in liver toxicology

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, Tuesday 2:00

F7 Primary Interest:  Drug Discovery Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Biotechnology, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

20 years in drug development toxicology, 30+ years in toxicology overall 

(including CROs)

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, Tuesday 10:00

G1 Primary Interest:  Ethical, Legal and Social Issues

Additional Interest(s): Mixtures, Risk Assessment

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  I have 40 years in the field of chemical risk assessment. My current research

Meet time:   Wednesday 11:30

H1 Primary Interest:  Food Safety

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Risk Assessment

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have spent over 30 years as a corporate toxicologist working in the 

chemicals, pesticides, excipeints and food additive safety issues and the 

last 9 years as a consultant.  My background is toxicology for regulatory 

decision making, risk assessment and food safety.  I am a DABT and Fellow 

of ATS.

Meet time:   Tuesday 12:15, Wednesday 12:15

H2 Primary Interest:  Food Safety

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have been working in the consumer packaged goods industry supporting 

both household chemicals as well as food safety. 

Meet time:   Monday 11:00, Tuesday 11:00, Wednesday 11:00

H3 Primary Interest:  Food Safety

Additional Interest(s): Dermal Toxicology, Risk Assessment

Employment: Acadmia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Extensive experience in toxicology in industry/academy/consulting for 

government and industry. Knowledgeable about publishing [editor in chief 

of several journals and Hayes' Principles and Methods of Toxicology

Meet time:   Tuesday 2:00, Wednesday 2:00

I1  Primary Interest:  Immunotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Basic research scientist in academia who completed a federal government 

postdoc and who mainly studies PFASs.

Meet time:   Tuesday 2:00, Wednesday 10:00

I2 Primary Interest:  Immunotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Methods, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Industry investigative tox. Toxin mechanisms. Immunotoxicity and 

protection. Vaccines study director.

Meet time:   Monday 11:00, Tuesday 11:00, Wednesday 11:00

I3 Primary Interest:  Immunotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Biotechnology, Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

>20 years in the biopharmaceutical industry with expertise in biologics 

drug development and immunotoxicology.

Meet time:   Tuesday 10:00

I4 Primary Interest:  Immunotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Molecular Biology, Biotechnology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Columbia. My area of research includes Mol Immunology, Epigenetics, and 

Immmunotoxucity.

Meet time:   Monday 3:30

I6 Primary Interest:  Immunotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

 I am a Professor of Pharmacology and Cancer Biology at Duke University 

Medical Center and of Neurobiology. The focus of the proposed study is 

the development of serum biomarker for neural injury in an animal model 

that we previously developed, for the Gulf War Veterans’ illnesses. This 

includes diagnostic studies of long term consequences of nervous system 

injury from various causes.  I obtained his Ph.D. from the University of 

California at Berkeley.  I am a Certified Toxicologist by both the American 

Board of Toxicology and the Academy of Toxicological Sciences. I edited 

two books â€œNeurotoxicology† and Mammalian Toxicology.  

Meet time:   Monday 10:00 pm

J1 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Associate Research Director,  Syngene International Ltd, e.mail:  Sonali.Das@

Meet time:   Wednesday 12:30

J2 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Stem Cells, Cardiovascular Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Principal Investigator at the National Center for Toxicological Research, US 

FDA, where she serves as the PI of three NCTR protocols, one of which is 

supported by the FDA Office of Women’s Health and two are supported 

by the FDA Center for Drug Evaluation and Research (CDER).  Her current 

research interests include studying sex differences in drug‐induced QT 

prolongation and Torsade de Pointes, developing early biomarkers for 

radiation‐induced heart disease, and using iPSC‐hCMs model for drug‐

induced cardiotoxicity detection.  She received her doctorate in clinical 

medicine from North China Coal Medical College in 1993 and was a 

postdoctoral fellow at the Montreal Heart Institute from 2000‐2004. 

Before joining the FDA, Dr. Pang was a faculty member of the Department 

of Pharmacology & Toxicology at the University of Arkansas for Medical 

Sciences, where she served as the PI of a NHLBI‐funded RO1 project.  She is 

author/co‐author of 16 peer‐reviewed articles and her work has been cited 

for more than 900 times. Dr. Pang has been a member of the SOT since 

2015 and is a member of Cardiac Safety Research Consortium since 2014.

Meet time:   Wednesday 9:15

J3 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Inhalation and  Respiratory Toxicology, Medical Device

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

PhD in Cellular and Molecular Biology; Current President of SOT’s In 

Vitro and Alternative Methods Specialty Section.

Meet time:   Monday 7:00, Thursday 7:00

J4 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Carcinogenesis

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

I have been a professor of toxicology for nearly 40 years at a major 

research university (Univ. Washington).  I currently serve as Dean and Vice 

Provost of the Graduate School for all of UW.  I have been involved with 

SOT my entire career, and served as President in 2001.  I Received the SOT 

Achievement Award, and the Public Communications Award, and was 

Elected to the National Academy of Medicine in 2011.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 10:00

J5 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Food Safety

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a Toxicologist at a contract research organization called Integrated 

Laboratory Systems, Inc. where we support the NTP Interagency Center for 

the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM). My work 

focuses on promoting the development, validation, acceptance, and use of 

alternative and revised testing methods. I have a PhD in Biochemistry and 

Toxicology from Michigan State University, after which I did a government 

postdoc the US EPA’s National Center for Computational Toxicology 

working with the ToxCast high‐throughput screening program.

Meet time:   Tuesday 4:30

J6 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Clinical and Translational Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am with FDA NCTR and I have a  focused  research  area: mechanisms  and 

biomarkers  for  DILI.  I have more than  15  years’  experience  in  

culture  of  primary  hepatocytes  from  multiple  species with a 

mechanistic  focus on  drug induced  mitochondrial  damages  and  

metabolism‐mediated  hepatocyte  injury.  For biomarker  studies,  I  use 

both  animal  models  and  human  clinical samples  to  explore  novel  

translational  DILI  biomarkers,  focusing on  circulating  microRNAs  in  the  

urine  and  blood. 

Meet time:   Monday 2:00

J7 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Mechanisms

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

26 years experience in cytotoxicity assay development used for high 

throughput screening.

Meet time:   Monday 4:00

J8 Primary Interest:  In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Dermal Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have collabolations with a few universities and assit the studesnts for 

research field.  On the other hand, I teached the in vitro toxicology or 

safety assessment of cosmetic in severeal univesities as a visitig professor.

Meet time:   Monday 1:00, ,Tuesday 1:00

K1 Primary Interest:  Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Biotechnology

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Worked for Gov't (EPA), Industry (Genetech, Bayer) and currently an 

independent consultant.

Meet time:   Monday 12:00, Tuesday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00

K2 Primary Interest:  Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Clinical and Translational Toxicology, Occupational Health

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Discovering health effects of air pollution exposures using in vitro cell, in 

vivo rodent and human exposures. 

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 10:00, Wednesday 10:00

K4 Primary Interest:  Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Occupational Health

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  I am a consultant with history performing inhalation animal safety studies.

Meet time:   Wednesday 2:00

K5 Primary Interest:  Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Molecular Biology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Inhalation biology ‐ exposure biology to human and rodents in relation to 

toxicology in the pathogenesis of chronic lung diseases and oral diseases.

Meet time:   Monday 1:00, Tuesday 1:00, Wednesday 1:00

L1 Primary Interest:  Mechanisms

Additional Interest(s): Metals, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

My background is multivaried and my pathway was NOT a straight line. 

Toxicology is my 2nd career, proving it's never too late for a change.

Meet time:   Tuesday 10:30, Wednesday 2:00

L2 Primary Interest:  Mechanisms

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Methods, Nanotoxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Molecular Toxicologist ‐ use functional approaches to understand 

mechanisms of toxicity.

Meet time:   Monday 12:00, Tuesday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00, Thursday 12:00

L3 Primary Interest:  Mechanisms

Additional Interest(s): Nanotoxicology, Toxicologic Pathology & Exploratory Pathology 

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a career academic who has worked in both high‐profile and low‐

profile research institutions; knows how to balance teaching & research; I 

can share my experience with anyone interested in learning how to land in 

well‐paying academic job (TT/ non TT or similar). My accomplishments can 

be found at the URL: sidhartharay.com. I have mentees throughout the US.

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, ,Tuesday 2:00

L4 Primary Interest:  Mechanisms

Additional Interest(s): Immunotoxicology, Food Safety

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background:  Had been working in toxicology for the last thirty five year. 

Meet time:   Tuesday 11:00, Wednesday 11:00

L5 Primary Interest:  Mechanisms

Additional Interest(s): Carcinogenesis, Stem Cells

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

I am an academic scientist with broad research interests in mechanisms of 

liver injury, regeneration, cancer and use of bioinformatics to solve 

mechanistic problems. I am originally from India, did my PhD here in the 

US and now have my own laboratory.

Meet time:   TBD

M1 Primary Interest:  Medical Device

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Clinical and Translational Toxicology

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Medical device Toxicologist with extensive analytical chemistry and 

pharmacology background.

Meet time:   Monday 12:00

N1 Primary Interest:  Metals

Additional Interest(s): Carcinogenesis, Molecular Biology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Understanding the role of metal deregulation in cancer, esp with analysis me

Meet time:   Monday 8:30, Tuesday 8:30, Wednesday 8:30, Thursday 8:30

O1 Primary Interest:  Mixtures

Additional Interest(s): Metals, Inhalation and Respiratory

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Grant Program Administrator at NIEHS and the NIEHS Superfund Research P

Meet time:   Monday 9:00, Tuesday 9:00

P1 Primary Interest:  Molecular Biology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Epigenetics, in vitro models, and clinical/translational toxicology.

Meet time:   Monday 4:30, Tuesday 4:30

Q1 Primary Interest:  Nanotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Method

Employment: NGO

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

A nanotoxicology specialist for the PETA International Science Consortium 

Ltd.  She received her Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences from Wright State 

University with Nanotoxicology as the main area of focus. As the 

Nanotoxicology Specialist at the PETA International Science Consortium 

Ltd., She researches and promotes human‐relevant non‐animal methods to 

assess nanotoxicity. She participates on the International Organization for 

Standardization (ISO) Technical Committee on nanotechnology and the 

Organization for Economic Co‐operation and Development Working Party 

for Manufactured Nanomaterials (OECD WPMN) to ensure the best non‐

animal methods are included in international standards and guidelines for 

nanomaterial testing. 

Meet time:   Monday 12:00, Tuesday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00

Q2 Primary Interest:  Nanotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro and Alternative Method, Inhalation and Respiratory

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background:  Development of 3D in vitro models.

Meet time:   Monday 12:00

Q3 Primary Interest:  Nanotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Inhalation and Respiratory, Immunotoxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Professor and Director of the Toxicology Graduate Program at NC State 

University. He research interests are in nanotoxicology, lung biology and 

immunology. He has broad career experience in toxicology from working in 

government, non‐profit, industry and academia.

Meet time:   Monday 9:00, Tuesday 9:00, Wednesday 9:00

Q4 Primary Interest:  Nanotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Carcinogenesis, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

My primary research focus is using both in vitro and in vivo methods to 

assess pulmonary toxicity risk of engineered nanomaterials, including 

carbon nanotubes, metal oxides, and nanoclays. Within these studies, my 

group evaluates potential for chronic diseases including carcinogenesis and 

fibrosis, and their underlying mechanisms.  I have a broad environmental 

toxicology background including pulmonary toxicology, lung cancer, and 

aquatic ecotoxicology.

Meet time:   Wednesday 1:00 

R1 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Stem Cells, Metals

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

My lab  studies gene x toxicant interactions (especially metals) in the 

context of neurological disease.

Meet time:   Tuesday 9:00

R2 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Clinical and Translational Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

My research explores the mechanisms by which nerve agents affect the 

central nervous system.

Meet time:   Monday 1:00, Tuesday 1:00, Wednesday 1:00

R3 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Not Specified

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Recently tenured neurotoxicologist who studies environmentally‐induced 

neurodegeneration.

Meet time:   Wednesday 9:00

R4 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Clinical and Translational Toxicology, Cardiovascular Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Pharmacologist/toxicologist with emphasis on CNS; translational tox; 

animal models; developmental neurotox of pediatric anesthetics.

Meet time:   Monday 8:00

R5 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Stem Cells

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Director of the National Center for Toxicological Research/FDA. Research 

interests include developmental neurotoxicology and biomarker 

development. Past president of SOT, ATS and Teratology.

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, Tuesday 2:00, Thursday 9:00

R6 Primary Interest:  Neurotoxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, Metals

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background:  Undergraduate educator who also has an active, funded research lab.

Meet time:   TBD

S1 Primary Interest:  Occupational Health

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Board‐certified toxicologist versed in risk assessment. Experienced in produc

Meet time:   Monday 4:15

T1 Primary Interest:  Ocular Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Not Specified

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  I have been involved in nonclinical ocualr toxicology for over 15 years.  In ad

Meet time:   Wednesday 10:00, Thursday 10:00

U1 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Dermal Toxicoloy; Carcinogenesis

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have spent more than 40 years in the CRO industry and am familiar with 

regulatory and safety evaluation issues in a wide variety of areas. I have 

presented nationally and internationally on Study Director issues.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00

U2 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, 

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have expertise in both traditional and structure‐activity‐relationship 

based read‐across hazard and risk assessment of chemicals, as well as in 

global chemical registration regulations such as EU REACH.

Meet time:   Monday 11:30, Tuesday 1:00, Wednesday 12:30

U3 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Methods, Risk Assessment 

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  ERT working in biotech industry as a Product Stewarsdship/Regulatory Speci

Meet time:   Monday 3:00, Tuesday 2:00, Wednesday 9:00

U4 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Clinical and Translational Toxicology, Food Safety

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Hands‐on experience with management of both pre‐clinical and clinical 

toxicologic research, submission of both food additive petitions and GRAS 

Meet time:   Monday 1:30, Tuesday 1:30, Wednesday 4:40

U5 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Use of toxicological sciences to support safe use of petrochemical 

products. Design, conduct and evaluation of toxicology studies.  

Communication of results to internal and external audiences.  

Meet time:   Tuesday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00

U6 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Inhalation and Respiratory Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Received my PhD in molecular carcinogenesis, working as a toxicologist for 

a Texas environmental regulator.

Meet time:   Wednesday 2:00

U7 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Responsible for providing technical support on the science and regulation 

of personal care products.

Meet time:   Monday 1:30, Tuesday 1:30

U8 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Regulatory Toxicology; Product Safety; Product Stewardship.

Meet time:   Tuesday 11:00

U9 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Pesticide toxicology/risk assessment & registration with US EPA

Meet time:   Monday 9:15, Tuesday 9:15, Wednesday 9:15

U10 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Clinical and Translational Toxicology, Drug Discovery Toxicology

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Board certified toxicologist with >25 years of research experience in 

toxicology and over 24 years experience in the pharmaceutical industry 

with extensive experience in the development of new molecular entities, 

medical devices, reformulations of marketed products and global product 

registration and support.

Meet time:   Monday 10:30

U11 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Cardiovascular Toxicology, Molecullar Biology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Major in Pharmacology & Toxicology; Working in systems biology area 

including transcriptomics, proteomics, metabolomics and epigenetics; 

Mainly conduct bioinformatic analysis using SAS, R, JMP and Pathway 

analysis.

Meet time:   Monday 9:15, Tuesday 9:15, Wednesday 9:15

U12 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Dermal Toxicology

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Industrial toxicologist with over 15 years of experience in large Pharma and 

Vaccines.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 10:00, Wednesday 9:00

U13 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Clinical and Translational Toxicology, Drug Discovery Toxicology

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

35+ years' experience at a large non‐profit CRO doing drug development 

across many disease areas.

Meet time:   Monday 1:30

U14 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): In Vitro  and Alternative Methods, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Regulatory scientist in safety assessment of toxicological data. Review and 

provide assessment on risk assessment, modeling, in‐vitro and alternative 

testing, coordinate testing startegy with CROs, interphase with EPA and 

marketing division, prepare dossiers for regulatory submissions. 

Meet time:   Monday 3:00, Tuesday 2:00, Wednesday 3:00

U15 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Risk Assessment, Mixtures

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I'm a Senior Toxicologist at an Environmental Health consulting firm 

(Gradient) who's primary areas of expertise include mode of action, risk 

assessment, chemical hazard assessment, and toxicity criteria 

development.

Meet time:   Monday 2:00, Tuesday 9:30, Wednesday 9:30

U16 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology, Drug Discovery Toxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Completed undergraduate work in marine biology in Colombia, a MS in 

environmental toxicology and a PhD in toxicology from the University of 

Maryland.Currently a Pharmacology and Toxicology reviewer for oncology 

and benign hematology drug products in the US FDA‐CDER. He has worked 

in early discovery, lead optimization and nonclinical development of small 

molecule pharmaceuticals and biologics.  As a study director, he conducted 

general toxicology, carcinogenicity and Developmental and Reproductive 

Toxicology nonclinical studies and has more than 20 years of experience in 

GLP. He conducts peer review of articles for the International Journal of 

Toxicology.

Meet time:   Tuesday 11:30

U17 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Food Safety, Risk Assessment

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Toxicologist in the Food Industry with prior experience in contract research

Meet time:   Monday 9:00

U18 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Immunotoxicology, Drug Discovery Toxicology 

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

25+ years of drug development experience with major pharma in CV, 

metabolic diseases, oncology, immunology and inflammation.

Meet time:   Tuesday 7:30

U19 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, Carcinogenesis

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a senior project toxicologist at Bristol‐Myers Squibb working on a 

variety of drug development programs including small molecules, biologics 

and antibody drug conjugates. 

Meet time:   Tuesday 7:30

U20 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Dermal Toxicology, Stem Cells

Employment: Other

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Director, Photobiology and Cellular Therapeutic Safety.  28 years of 

pharma and CRO experience.  

Meet time:   Monday 9:00, Tuesday 11:00, Wednesday 2:00, Thursday 9:00

U21 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Drug Discovery Toxicology, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

35 years pharmaceutical drug discovery and development expertise with 

major pharma companies.

Meet time:   Monday 7:30, Tuesday 7:30, Wednesday 7:30

U22 Primary Interest:  Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Additional Interest(s): Not Specified

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am an independent toxicology consultant who works with companies in 

the pharmaceutical, food and chemical industries to assist with their 

regulatory toxicology needs.

Meet time:   Tuesday 9:15

V2 Primary Interest:  Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Molecular Biology, Mechanisms

Employment: Goverrnment

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Toxicity assessment of products of interest to the FDA. Characterization of 

novel biomarkers of toxicity.

Meet time:   Tuesday 10:30

V3 Primary Interest:  Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation,

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I have been working in the commercial sector for over 40 years and as a 

consultant 35. My focus is regulatory developmental and reproductive 

toxicology.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 10:00, Wednesday 10:00

V4 Primary Interest:  Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am an FDA expert in infant toxicology and lifestage‐specific safety 

assessment. I have a PhD in toxicology with a specialization in 

developmental neurotoxicology and certification in risk sciences and public 

policy.

Meet time:   Monday 10:00, Tuesday 2:00

V5 Primary Interest:  Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Mechanisms, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Government 

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I recieved my PhD in toxicology form University of Michigan. I also have an 

MPH and Biomedical Engineering degress from Universtiy of Minnesota. I 

have worked in risk assessment for a state health department. I also have 

extensive research experience. I am currently a postdoctoral fellow at the 

USEPA. 

Meet time:   Monday 12:00, Tuesday 12:00, Wednesday 12:00, Thursday 12:00

V6 Primary Interest:  Reproductive and Developmental Toxicology

Additional Interest(s): Molecular Biology, Neurotoxicology

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

My expertise in the area of developmental toxicology using Japanese 

medaka fish as my experimental model. We have used medaka embryos 

for epigentic assessment of the developmental disorder induced by 

ethanol and natural products.

Meet time:   Monday 12:30, Tuesday 12:30, Wednesday 12:30

W1 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Carcinogenesis, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Training in carcinogenesis and molecular biology; currently working on 

biomonitoring and HTS methods.

Meet time:   Wednesday 2:30

W2 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, In Vitro and Alternative Methods

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

My background is on the risk assessment of industrial chemicals and 

pesticides. I also actively work on projects assesing the applicability of 

alternative methods to animal testing for regulatory purposes.

Meet time:   Monday 12:30

W3 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation

Employment: NGO

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

Human health risk assessment of environmental chemicals; consumer 

product safety.

Meet time:   Wednesday 3:00

W4 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Mixtures, Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

Employment: Academia

Prefers discussing: Research Discipline

Background: 

My focus is on evaluating health effects of chemicals, determining 

exposure limits (e.g., RfDs), and improving methods for doing so, including 

dosimetry and use of AOPs.  I have worked in academic, consulting, and 

nonprofit environments.

Meet time:   TBD

W5 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Metals, Epidemiology

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Diverse background starting with academia to government to consulting, 

experience in practical application of toxicology.

Meet time:   Wednesday 7:00, Thursday 7:00

W6 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Metals, Epidemiology

Employment: Industry 

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am currently the Section Head for the Epidemiology, Health Surveillance, 

and Quality Assurance (QA) Teams at ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences, Inc. 

(EMBSI).  I am responsible for coordinating epidemiology and QA programs 

for ExxonMobil global business units and external collaborations.   Previous 

to my current role, I was Section Head for Toxicology at EMBSI, where I 

coordinated all internal toxicology programs.  I am actively involved in the 

advancement of emerging and progressive risk assessment methods.  I 

received my PhD in Toxicology from the University of Rochester in 2004 in 

the lab of Dr. Thomas A. Gasiewicz.  

Meet time:   Monday 4:00, Tuesday 4:00, Wednesday 4:00, Thursday 8:00

W7 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues, In Vitro  and Alternative Methods

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

Currently a consultant; expertise/background is in PBPK modeling and risk 

assessment.

Meet time:   Tuesday 3:00, Wednesday 3:00

W8 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Medical Device, Occupational Health

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a regulatory tioxicologist with major pharma and write risk 

assessment to support combination products, extraneous matter, etc. as 

well as set occupational expousre limits for staff for APIs.

Meet time:   Tuesday 11:45

W9 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Regulatory and Safety Evaluation, Ethical, Legal, and Social Issues

Employment: Consultant

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am a pharmacologist, toxicologist, human health risk assessor and patent 

agent. I work as a consultant in my own company.

Meet time:   Monday 4:00, Tuesday 9:00, Wednesday 9:00

W10 Primary Interest:  Risk Assessment

Additional Interest(s): Comparative & Veterinary Toxicology, Immunotoxicology

Employment: Government

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background:  Use various and alternal lab animal models to develop safe levels of exposur

Meet time:   Tuesday 1:00

X1 Primary Interest:  Toxicologic Pathology & Exploratory Pathology

Additional Interest(s): Immunotoxicology, Biotechnology

Employment: Industry

Prefers discussing: Employment Sector and Research Discipline

Background: 

I am trained and experienced in toxicology (general) and veterinary 

pathology. I have worked in academic, contract research, and 

pharmaceutical industry settings. Outside of toxicology, I workked as a 

medical anthropologist and enjoy learning about cultures, cultural 

transitions and cross‐cultural engagements.

Meet time:   Wednesday 12:00

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 interests are issues related to risks posed by combined exposures to multiple chemicals.   

@syngeneintl.com. I have joined Syngene International, one of the leading CROs in Biotech, in August 2016, as an

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dition, I have conducted general toxicology studies in support of INDs.

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n Associate Research Director and leading the team Heptox.Prior to joining Syngene I was at Strand Life Sciences

s Pvt Ltd, a bioinformatics company, over a period of 10 years (2006 â€“ present). At Strand I was leading the pr

oject involved in prediction of drug induced liver injury. The DILI prediction platform Heptox is a Systems Biology

y approach to develop a platform to predict Drug Induced Liver Injury (DILI). I was involved from the very beginn

ning of conceiving the idea of this R & D endeavor, developing multiple modules and integrating them into one c

common kinetics‐based model to predict DILI.  Heptox team at Strand obtained a nation‐wide competitive fundi

ng ‐ a DBT‐funded programme BIPP,  in 2010‐2011 for validation of the DILI prediction platform where I contribu

uted as the Principal Scientist. Based on the performance o