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Certification and Credentials for Career advancement for Toxicologists: American Board of Toxicology and Academy of Toxicological Sciences.
John C. Lipscomb, PhD, DABT, ATS
Past President of American Board of
Toxicology
7:00 pm, Wednesday January 12, 2011
(preceded by AGT's traditional buffet available from 6:00 pm)
Preceded by AGT's traditional buffet available from 6:00 pm) U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway, 4th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814
The Abstract:
In the field of Toxicology, we each have our own ideas and perspectives on career progression. Perhaps the only agreeable absolute in Toxicology is that there is no single right way. Dedication and attention to detail pay big dividends. And there are additional means to have all that hard work and diligence pay off – through obtaining Board Certification in Toxicology. Several professional organizations confer Certification, among them the American Board of Toxicology (ABT) and the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (ATS). These organizations are unique and share no official ties, but there are similarities in their approach to certification. Emphasis is placed on degrees obtained and field of practice as well as career accomplishments; other key points include demonstration of continuing professional education and the extent to which individuals “give back” to the Toxicology community – mainly through increasing the extent to which our field can improve human health. In this presentation, I will describe some of the fundamentals involved with and requirements for certification by these two organizations and I will share my own thoughts about the benefits of obtaining Board Certification. This presentation reflects the views of the presenter, and does not represent U.S. EPA policy.
The Guest Speaker:
John C. Lipscomb , PhD, DABT, ATS is a toxicologist and risk assessor for the US EPA’s National Center for Environmental Assessment in Cincinnati, OH. Since joining the US EPA in 1998, he has conducted technical chemical risk assessments, and contributed to and provided leadership for the development of risk assessment guidance for the US EPA and the World Health Organization. He has 14 years’ experience as a bench researcher using in vitro and whole animal toxicology and pharmacokinetic experience with the US Food and Drug Administration at the National Center for Toxicological Research (Jefferson, AR) and in uniform with the US Air Force at Wright-Patterson AFB Ohio. Key areas of interest for Dr Lipscomb include chemical mixtures risk assessment, technical evaluations of toxicokinetic data for quantitative reliance in inter and intra-species extrapolation and developing and applying optimal methods to extrapolate metabolic data derived in vitro. His dedication to the field of Toxicology is demonstrated by numerous activities in external groups. He is a past President of the Ohio Valley Chapter of the Society of Toxicology, Vice President of the Risk Assessment Specialty Section of the SOT, past President of the Ohio Chapter and the Dose Response Specialty Group of the Society for Risk Analysis, and past President of the American Board of Toxicology. He is an Associate Editor for Toxicological Sciences and recently completed his service as Chair of the SOT’s Continuing Education Committee.
Please RSVP by sending email to ahmokad@msn.com before January 11, 2011. Please use in the email subject: Registration for January 2011 Seminar
New Location for AGT Meeting : U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission 4330 East-West Highway, 4th Floor Bethesda, MD 20814
CPSC is located in Bethesda Towers, which is across the street from Bethesda-Chevy Chase High School. We are in the North Tower, which is one of 3 buildings that make up Bethesda Towers. The North Tower is at 4330 East-West Highway, which is the tower farthest from the Metro/Wisconsin Avenue. Take the elevator to the 4 th floor. The meeting is in room 410 B/C.
CPSC is 2˝ blocks from Bethesda Station on the Red Line, and about 2 miles from the Capital Beltway. Underground parking is available until 7:00 p.m. There are public garages and street parking with 2 blocks. The building and garage entrances are locked at 7:00 p.m., so please arrive on time.
Directions by Metro Rail
At the top of the long escalator, turn right and go through the pedestrian tunnel, through the glass doors, up the short escalator, and out the doors in front of you. You'll be on East-West Highway. Turn right and walk about 2˝ blocks to CPSC's offices -- in the last of three very large white office buildings -- on your right (4330 East-West Highway). Take the elevator to the 4th floor.
Driving Directions from the Capital Beltway Inner Loop (East Bound)
1. Exit South to Wisconsin Avenue (also called Rte. 355/Rockville Pike) into downtown Bethesda.
2. Get in the left lane and pass the major intersection of Wisconsin Avenue, Old Georgetown Road, and East-West Highway. (You can't turn left onto East-West Highway; it's one-way.) 3. Turn left at the next intersection onto Montgomery Avenue. Keep in the left lane and bear left when the road splits at East-West Highway.
4. CPSC's offices will come up very quickly on your left (look for very large white office buildings). Turn left into the driveway and follow the signs to the underground parking garage.
5. Take the elevator in the North tower/building to the fourth floor to the Guard Station.
From the Capital Beltway Outer Loop (West Bound)
1. Exit South to Connecticut Avenue (also called Rte. 185).
2. Pass the major intersection at Jones Bridge Road.
3. Turn right at East-West Highway.
4. CPSC's offices are on your left (look for very large white office buildings). Turn left into the driveway and follow the signs to the underground parking garage.
5. Take the elevator in the North tower/building to the fourth floor to the Guard Station. Note Note that East-West Highway is one-way (Westbound) in the area near CPSC. The East bound alternate is Montgomery Ave.
Note
Note that East-West Highway is one-way (Westbound) in the area near CPSC. The Eastbound alternate is Montgomery Ave.
Parking
There is underground parking at Bethesda Towers, but you must arrive by 7:00 p.m. (You can leave any time, but you cannot enter after 7:00). The cost is $3 is you arrive after 6:00 p.m., and $6 if you arrive between 5:00 p.m. and 6:00 p.m. There is free street parking behind and on the East side of BCC high school after 5:00 p.m. A metered public parking garage is located at Montgomery Ave. and Waverly St. about two blocks away. Parking is also available at the Air Rights Center on Montgomery Ave.
Security The conference room is in a public area, so there is no need to go through security. However, the building entrance is locked at 7:00 p.m., so please arrive before then. Questions
For questions about meeting logistics contact Mike Babich at 301-504-7253 or mbabich@cpsc.gov. If you encounter any difficulties on the evening of the meeting, call Mike’s cell phone 240-620-2900.
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