The ASCCT meeting attracts scientists, regulators, and students from across the toxicology community, including a variety of industries, research institutes, CROs, test method developers, government agencies, and non-profit organizations. Attendees value the opportunity to network and engage at the cutting edge of NAMs science, policy, and education.

We hope you will join us this year!

October 26-29, 2026
Durham Convention Center, Durham, NC

PROGRAM | SPONSORS | SAAOP ANCILLARY MEETING | CE COURSES | REGISTRATION | SPONSORSHIP | SUBMISSIONS | VENUE | AWARDS 

REGISTRATION IS NOW OPEN

KEY DATES & DEADLINES

SEPTEMBER 10:
Poster-Only Abstract Submissions
SEPTEMBER 14:
       Early-Bird Registration Ends
OCTOBER 26:
SAAOP Ancillary Meeting
OCTOBER 27-29:
ASCCT 15th Annual Meeting

PROGRAM

 View the draft meeting program.

*Session descriptions continue to be added. Timings and other details subject to change as the program abstracts begin to fill in. 

We are excited to announce the confirmation of both plenary speakers for the meeting:

  • Dr. Russell Thomas, Vice President and Executive Director of the Chemical Insights Research Institute at UL Research Institutes, as plenary speaker at the meeting. 
  • Dr. Gary Miller, Adrienne Block Professor of Environmental Health Sciences (in Molecular Pharmacology and Therapeutics) and Vice Dean for Research Strategy and Innovation, Mailman School of Public Health, Columbia University

NEW this year: Society for the Advancement of Adverse Outcome Pathways (SAAOP) ancillary meeting and reception October 26th from 1:00 - 7:30 PM, featuring a special guest lecture from Dr. Gerald Ankley. SAAOP Ancillary Program

 

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SPONSORS

Thank you to all our sponsors! The ASCCT Annual Meeting would not be possible without their generous support.

PLATINUM

Alternatives Research & Development Foundation logo Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine logo

IIVS: Institute for In Vitro Sciences logo Unilever logo

 

GOLD

Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics logo Insilica Logo Human Chemical Company Logo

 LifeNet Health Logo

UL: Research Institutes | Chemical Insights logo

 

SILVER

Altria Logo Mary Kay: Enriching Women's Lives logo RIFM 60th Anniversary Logo

Sciome Logo  

 

BRONZE

HESI Global logo Syngenta logo 

Sponsorship opportunities are still available, click here to learn more.

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SAAOP ANCILLARY MEETING

The Society for the Advancement of Adverse Outcome Pathways (SAAOP) has been fostering the AOP community since 2012, supporting the AOP-Wiki infrastructure, collaborating with the OECD, and empowering the global AOP community through training, gardening and curation, guidance, and virtual events. In 2026, SAAOP members will hold an in-person ancillary meeting connected to the ASCCT annual meeting, to facilitate the sharing of AOP-related science, tools, and activities in a focused environment. A networking reception will follow the afternoon event with special guest speaker Dr. Gary Ankley.

See program for the ancillary meeting here. Talks and discussions will feature:
  • AOP Development – examples, challenges, and solutions
  • AOP Application case studies – use in decision-making, supporting uptake of NAMs, scoping or refining assessments, etc.
  • Artificial intelligence and AOPs – use of AI to support AOP development, review, curation, gap identification, etc.
  • AOP Data standards and interoperability
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CE COURSES

This year's meeting will feature two CE courses, one on Tuesday morning before the official start of the general meeting and one on Thursday afternoon following the awards and closing session of the general meeting. You can find the latest details for each CE course in the draft program. Costs for CE courses are listed in the registration section.

Tuesday, October 27, 9:30 - 11:30 am ET

Physiologically Based Toxicokinetic (PBTK) Modeling: Principles, Applications, and Hands-On Practice

Thursday, October 29, 2:00 - 4:00 pm ET

Bridging the Gap: The PARTNER Framework for NAM-Based Decision Making and Weight-of-Evidence in Chemical Safety

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SPONSORSHIP

Sponsorship is essential to holding a successful meeting and to allow ASCCT to keep registration fees low, maximize awards, and establish consistent support throughout the community. Sponsors can demonstrate their support for the growing in vitro and in silico toxicology communities and advertise their NAMs-related activities and services to a dynamic, diverse, and committed attendee base at the forefront of 21st-century toxicology. Exhibitor tables and a la cart options are first-come, first-served.
 

SPONSORSHIP LEVELS

BRONZE SILVER GOLD PLATINUM
$500 $1000 $2500 $5000
 

Platinum, Gold, and Silver Sponsors can also add on the following special á la carte items this year to enhance their visibility during the meeting:

  • Branded Name Badge Lanyards, $1500 - ONE available CLAIMED
  • Co-Branded Lunch Bags, $1500 - ONE available
  • Poster Session Sponsor, $1200 - TWO ONE available
SPONSORSHIP PROSPECTUS
 
Contact [email protected] to become a Sponsor for the 15th Annual Meeting.
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REGISTRATION

REGISTER NOW
Registration includes:
  • All scientific and networking sessions
  • Tuesday evening reception
  • Coffee, snacks, and beverages throughout the meeting days
  • Lunch on Wednesday, October 28

Registration is complimentary for all CE speakers. One speaker from each regular session will be provided with complimentary registration. Contact your session chair or [email protected] for more information. See tables below for registration costs. If you are not an ASCCT member and would like to take advantage of member pricing, you will have the opportunity to join during registration. An annual membership is $75 (or $140 for two years) and student/trainee memberships are only $25. 

ADVANCE REGISTRATION
-- By September 14 --
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate Student/Trainee
FULL MEETING $200 $325 $75
One Day: WEDS $150 $225 $50
One Day: TUES / THURS $100 $175 $50
 
REGULAR REGISTRATION
-- On or after September 15 --
  Member Rate Non-Member Rate Student/Trainee
FULL MEETING $275 $400 $75
One Day: WEDS $200 $275 $50
One Day: TUES / THURS $150 $225 $50
 
Continuing Education Course Fees 
Member Rate Non-Member Rate Student/Trainee
$50 Each $100 Each FREE
 
Registrations can be cancelled for a refund, less a $25 administrative fee, until October 9th. After October 9th, your registration fee is non-refundable. Please contact [email protected] if you need to cancel your registration.
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SUBMISSIONS

The Organizing Committee welcomes abstracts addressing all areas of in vitro, in silico, and other non-animal investigational and applied toxicology, as well as policy and engagement activities. The meeting will again aim to emphasize the challenging topics of regulatory use and application of new tools, gaining confidence in new approaches, and advancing next-generation frameworks for risk and safety assessment. In addition, the Organizing Committee especially encourages inclusion of the following topics: 
  • Updates on ongoing roadmaps/implementation progress in various regions
    • EU, CalEPA, US FDA, NIH, US EPA, etc.
    • NAMS research and funding landscape in light of US government cuts 
  • Decision-making using NAMS 
  • Adverse Outcome Pathways 
  • Cheminformatics 
  • Low-cost, low-barrier methods 
  • ‘Omics methodologies, standardization 
  • In silico models and approaches, including:
    • Confidence and application 
    • Digital twins 
    • Artificial Intelligence solutions, training, and benchmark development

POSTER ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONS: https://app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/81400/submitter

Poster abstracts submitted through September 10 will be reviewed and accepted on a rolling basis. We will endeavor to notify accepted early decision submitters by July 31 and all other submitters will be notified on a rolling basis by September 30.

Submissions for CE Courses, general sessions, and flash posters have now closed.

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VENUE

This year's meeting and the SAAOP ancillary meeting will be held at the Durham Convention Center in downtown Durham, North Carolina. The venue is conveniently located in walking distance to several hotels and restaurants and there is ample parking available in nearby garages. ASCCT is not hosting a block at a specific hotel this year but we have gathered some helpful information on the local accommodations options.

The Durham Hotel (one block from DCC)

Discounted bookings may be available using the code "WSR" (discount is based on hotel availability and is not specific to ASCCT).

If you do not want to or are unable to book at one of the walking-distance hotels downtown, there are plenty of other options in the greater Durham area. The Residence Inn by Marriott Durham McPherson/Duke University Medical Center Area (0.7 miles from DCC) and Hilton Garden Inn Durham/University Medical Center (1.5 miles from DCC) advertise free local shuttle service that includes DCC. Please confirm directly with the hotel before booking if you plan to rely on their shuttle services; changes to hotel policies and shuttle availability may not be reflected here.
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AWARDS

The ASCCT offers several awards before and during the meeting. See below for information and visit the awards page to learn about past awardees.

Travel Awards

Congratulations to this year's winners!

                                                     

Tugstênio Lima de Souza                                    Jonne Rietdijk
Grupo Boticario                                                    EMBL-EBI / Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard
Brazil                                                                    United Kingdom / United States

Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award

Dr. Edward Carney was an active and dedicated member of the ASCCT and a partner, mentor, and friend to many in our fields. His passion and leadership will continue to inspire investigators in in vitro and in silico toxicology through the Edward Carney Predictive Toxicology Award. This award will be provided to the first author of a winning presentation at each ASCCT annual meeting. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.

Ray Tice Tox21 Student Award

Dr. Ray Tice, a leader in the development and use of high-throughput test methods and other alternatives, established the Tox21 Student Award. This award is granted to the graduate-student first author of a winning poster or oral presentation. The winner will receive a $500 cash award to assist with travel and/or research expenses.

Suzanne Fitzpatrick Student Travel Award

Dr. Suzanne Fitzpatrick has been a leader in facilitating the evaluation and use of NAMs for FDA-regulated products for many years. In recognition of work, she was awarded the William and Eleanor Cave Award in 2020. Using those funds, Dr. Fitzpatrick generously established a student travel award. One award will be available to reimburse travel expenses up to $1000 for a student at any level who presents a poster (flash and poster-only presentations are eligible).

Poster Awards

Awards will be given for flash and poster-only presenters. Amounts to be determined.

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