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STP 2026 Election Ballot Results — Congratulations to the newly elected STP Officers

By April Brewer(she/her/hers) posted 7 days ago
The STP membership and Executive Committee extends its thanks to all candidates on the 2026 ballot and congratulations to the newly elected officers who will begin their terms on the Executive Committee in June 2026. STP 2026 Election Results Deepa Bandi Rao, BVSc, MS, PhD, DABT, DACVP, FIATP Rebecca Kohnken, DVM, PhD, DACVP The STP membership and Executive Committee extends its thanks to all candidates on the 2026 ballot and congratulations to the newly elected officers who will begin their terms on the Executive Committee ...

STP 45th Annual Symposium: Call for Abstracts & Student Award Applications – Due March 30

By Tierre Miller posted 02-10-2026
All meeting attendees are encouraged to submit a poster for the meeting. Submit Your STP Abstracts and Student Award Applications by March 30, 2026 We cordially invite you to join us for the STP 45th Annual Symposium: The Pulse of Progress: Advancing Knowledge on Cardiovascular Toxicity , from June 21–24, 2026 , at the Paradise Point Resort & Spa in San Diego, California . This year’s symposium is designed to foster cross-disciplinary learning and forward-thinking dialogue through a high-impact scientific program with broad relevance. Attendees will also benefit from opportunities ...

Call for CE Course Proposals for Live and Virtual Offerings in 2027 - Due April 8

By Tierre Miller posted 01-28-2026
The Continuing Education Subcommittee is seeking nominations for STP CE courses for 2027 and beyond. Call for CE Course Proposals for live and virtual offerings in 2027 The Continuing Education Subcommittee is seeking nominations for STP CE courses for 2027 and beyond . If you have an idea for an engaging and relevant CE course—whether for the Annual Symposium or a virtual offering—we encourage you to share it with us. Please note that it is the CE Subcommittee’s intent to offer one live CE course at the STP Annual Symposium and up to three virtual CE courses separate from the ...

Join Us for the STP 45th Annual Symposium — San Diego, June 21–24, 2026

By Tierre Miller posted 01-12-2026
I am pleased to invite you to the STP 45th Annual Symposium: The Pulse of Progress: Advancing Knowledge on Cardiovascular Toxicity, taking place June 21–24, 2026, at the Paradise Point in San Diego, California. Dear Colleagues: I am pleased to invite you to the STP 45th Annual Symposium: The Pulse of Progress: Advancing Knowledge on Cardiovascular Toxicity , taking place June 21–24, 2026 , at Paradise Point in San Diego, California . This year’s symposium is designed to foster cross-disciplinary learning and forward-thinking dialogue through a high-impact scientific program with broad relevance. ...

Call for STP Member Volunteers to Serve on an STP Committee — Volunteer by January 31

By Tierre Miller posted 01-06-2026
STP is now recruiting new member volunteers to serve on its committees and working groups beginning in June 2026. This new year, make a resolution to volunteer to serve on an STP committee*. Complete and submit the online form by January 31. Greetings! STP is now recruiting new member volunteers to serve on its committees and working groups. No experience is required for most of our standing committees; we only ask that you can commit time and energy for meetings and committee activities. Participation is key to the success of our diverse and impactful committees and our Society as a whole. ...

STP 2026 Virtual Trainee Mixer — Making the Most of Attending the STP 45th Annual Symposium

By Tierre Miller posted 01-05-2026
7:00 PM–8:00 PM EST | Calling all trainees, veterinary students, and graduate students interested in toxicologic pathology! Society of Toxicologic Pathology 2026 Virtual Trainee Mixer Making the Most of Attending the STP 45th Annual Symposium Wednesday, February 11, 2026: 7:00 PM–8:00 PM EST Register online by Tuesday, February 10, 2026 Calling all trainees, veterinary students, and graduate students interested in toxicologic pathology! Join us for a panel discussion and Q & A session hosted by the Career Development and Outreach Committee to learn ...

Season of Giving 🎁

By Tierre Miller posted 11-26-2025
A day to support the institutions that make a real difference in your life! A day to support the institutions that make a real difference in your life! Please consider participating in the  “Focused on the Future 2025 – The STP Million Dollar Campaign.”  and making a tax-deductible one-time or recurring (monthly, quarterly, or annual) donation to the Society of Toxicologic Pathology … YOUR Society. Two minutes turns our mission, and  your  membership, into a movement—one building a meaningful future all of us can be proud of. Please give generously—and THANK YOU for being a proud participant ...

Call for Speakers for the 2026 STP Satellite Symposium

By Tierre Miller posted 11-25-2025
We're looking for speakers for the 2026 STP Satellite Symposium on Sunday, June 21st in San Diego, CA. Call for Speakers for the 2026 STP Satellite Symposium We're looking for speakers for the 2026 STP Satellite Symposium on Sunday, June 21st in San Diego, CA. If you have a challenging case or case series that you would like to share at the STP annual meeting please contact Erin Quist or Katie Heinz-Taheny by December 15th. Timeslots are generally 15-20 minutes, but more time is available if requested. Please note that speakers are also expected to participate in practice sessions in March/April ...

The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Award (2026)

By Tierre Miller posted 11-11-2025
Apply by December 1 for The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Award. The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Award (2026) The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship Application Deadline: December 1, 2025 The Daniel Morton and Laura Dill Morton Scholarship was established in 2016 to provide an award annually to an outstanding student/trainee with an interest in toxicologic pathology. Students with a DVM or equivalent degree enrolled in a full-time graduate or residency program who demonstrate commitment to toxicologic pathology and high potential for a ...

ESTP Pathology 2.0 Committee - Survey Genetically Engineered Mice

By Tierre Miller posted 11-06-2025
On behalf of the Humanized Mouse Model Working Group of the ESTP Pathology 2.0 Committee, we invite you to participate in a survey aimed at pathologists working with humanized mice and genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs). Dear colleagues, On behalf of the Humanized Mouse Model Working Group of the ESTP Pathology 2.0 Committee , we would like to invite you to participate in a survey aimed at pathologists working with humanized mice and genetically engineered mouse models (GEMMs) . The purpose of this survey is to gather insights into current practices in animal model ...

~17 month-old male beagle dog (Canis familiaris)

By Tierre Miller posted 11-05-2025
~17 month-old male beagle dog (Canis familiaris) SIGNALMENT: ~17 month-old male beagle dog (Canis familiaris) TREATMENT PROTOCOL Retinoic acid receptor agonist. 0.5mg/kg, orally, qd, 13 weeks GROSS PATHOLOGY: No significant findings. LABORATORY RESULTS: No significant findings. What's Your Diagnosis? Provide your possible etiologies in the comment section below. Member login is required to comment. Control; 10x; H&E; cross section of sciatic nerve Control; 10x; H&E; longitudinal section of sciatic nerve Spontaneous lesion; 10x; H&E; multifocal distribution of ...

Adult, female cynomolgus monkey (Macaca fasciculata)

By Tierre Miller posted 11-05-2025
Adult, female cynomolgus monkey ( Macaca fasciculata ) SIGNALMENT: Adult, female cynomolgus monkey ( Macaca fasciculata ) TREATMENT PROTOCOL This animal received test compound 6 µg/day rhNGF (recombinant human Nerve Growth Factor) for 6 months by continuous infusion directly into the lateral ventricle of the brain. GROSS PATHOLOGY: No gross lesions. LABORATORY RESULTS: There were no effects on body weight or other in-life effects, and no changes in clinical pathology parameters. What's Your Diagnosis? Provide your possible etiologies in the comment section below. Member login is required to comment. ...

ToxPathNet: New AI-Powered Search Tool

By Tierre Miller posted 10-01-2025
The STP Internet Committee is excited to announce the launch of a new AI-powered search tool in the ToxPathNet Member Community. The STP Internet Committee is excited to announce the launch of a new AI-powered search tool in the ToxPathNet Member Community, designed to help you find the information you need faster, smarter, and more efficiently. This advanced tool uses artificial intelligence to scan content contributed by fellow members, official STP resources, and other trusted materials available within the community. Rather than returning a simple list of links, it summarizes the ...

STP 2026 Membership Renewal Notice

By Tierre Miller posted 09-16-2025
On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, I would like to extend our thanks to you for being a member. Dear Fellow STP Member, On behalf of the Executive Committee of the Society of Toxicologic Pathology, I would like to extend our thanks to you for being a member. As you know, STP members are the lifeblood of our Society, collectively volunteering your time, energy, and expertise to the many important activities that keep STP robust, innovative, and at the forefront of discovery. We highly value your membership and your participation. As a welcoming and inclusive ...

Male, Sprague-Dawley rats

By Tierre Miller posted 08-06-2025
Male, Sprague-Dawley rats (180-200 gm.) SIGNALMENT: Male, Sprague-Dawley rats (180-200 gm.) us) HISTORY: Domoic acid (1-4mg/kg.b.w.) or kainic acids (12-25 mg/kg.b.w.) were administered i.p. as a single dose. These excitatory compounds induce neurological disturbances including salivation, wet dog shakes, waddling gait, convulsion and death. GROSS PATHOLOGY: All animals were placed under deep anesthesia and perfused through an intra cardiac puncture with 10% buffered formalin or 4% para formaldehyde as previously described (Tryphonas et al, 1990; Truelove et al, 1996). There were no obvious changes upon gross examination. Immunohistochemical studies ...

STP Modular Course: Fundamentals and Applications of Clinical Pathology in Nonclinical Toxicology Studies

By Tierre Miller posted 07-28-2025
October 13–29, 2025 | 10:00 AM–1:45 PM EDT on Mondays & Wednesdays STP Virtual Modular Education Course 💻 This program has been approved for 19.50 hours of continuing education credits in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval. Register Today! A discounted group rate is available for registrations of three or more individuals from the same company. ...

Opt-in Offer for upcoming INHAND Fish Pathology print issue

By Tierre Miller posted 07-15-2025
All members will have access to the comprehensive online version--featuring high quality images--at the time of publication. Opt-in Offer for upcoming INHAND Fish Pathology print issue The International Harmonization of Nomenclature and Diagnostic Criteria (INHAND) initiative announces the forthcoming Fish Pathology special issue. The Fish Expert Working Group, in collaboration with the Global Educational Steering Committee (GESC)—which includes representatives from the STP, BSTP, ESTP, and JSTP—is currently finalizing the content for this publication. The issue is anticipated to be ...

Kick Off a Summer of Learning with STP’s 2025 Virtual CE Courses

By Tierre Miller posted 07-02-2025
STP is pleased to announce its lineup of virtual continuing education courses for 2025!

STP Million Dollar Campaign ~ Library of Toxicologic Pathology and Non-Clinical Safety Science ~ Prize Drawing🏆

By Tierre Miller posted 06-02-2025
🎁Donate to the STP Million Dollar Campaign between June 2 and June 24 for a chance to win a prize.🏆 Donate to Enter Scan QR Code STP Million Dollar Campaign Library of Toxicologic Pathology and Non-Clinical Safety Science 🏆 Prize Drawing 🏆 Donate to the STP Million Dollar Campaign between June 2 and June 24 for a chance to win a prize. Prize Drawing Details Eligibility: All individuals who donate to the STP Million Dollar Campaign between June 2 and June 24 will be ...

Skip the Lines & Register Online for the STP 44th Annual Symposium in Chicago

By Tierre Miller posted 05-30-2025
Thinking about joining us for the STP 44th Annual Symposium in Chicago but have not yet registered? Skip the Lines & Register Online for the STP 44th Annual Symposium in Chicago! Are you thinking about joining us for the STP 44th Annual Symposium in Chicago, Illinois in June but have not yet registered? You may still register online to avoid any onsite registration lines. This year’s symposium centers on a compelling theme: advancing effective animal-to-human translation in the development of neurotherapeutics. The scientific program features five dynamic sessions aimed at building ...