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Season of Giving 🎁

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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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~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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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. ...
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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 ...
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STP is pleased to announce its lineup of virtual continuing education courses for 2025!
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🎁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 ...
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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 ...
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STP’s Women in Tox Path Subcommittee Proudly Presents Our First Quarterly Virtual Book Club! STP’s Women in Tox Path Subcommittee Proudly Presents Our First Quarterly Virtual Book Club! May 30, 2025 at 8am PDT/10am CDT/11am EDT/5pm CEST All STP members are welcome to join us to build community and share experiences as we discuss insights learned from our first selection, Beth Benatti Kennedy’s Career ReCharge: Five Strategies to Boost Resilience and Beat Burnout. Our goal is to provide a space for thoughtful discussion around topics relevant to our professional/personal development. ...
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🎓 Earn 15.50 CE Credits at the STP Symposium 🎓 🎓 Earn 15.50 CE Credits at the STP Symposium 🎓 Now RACE Approved for Veterinary Professionals With just over a month remaining until the STP 44th Annual Symposium—Toxicologic Neuropathology: Basics and Beyond —we’re excited to share that five scientific sessions have been approved for 12.50 Continuing Education (CE) credits by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB). In addition to the core scientific program, the Symposium offers a rich array of learning and ...
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The STP Executive and Nominations Committees present the 2025 nominees for STP Officers. STP 2025 Election Ballot Results Elizabeth J. Galbreath, MS, DVM, PhD, DACVP Keith G. Nelson, DVM, PhD, DACVP, FIATP Elizabeth S. Clark, DVM, PhD, DACVP Ingrid D. Pardo, DVM, MS, DACVP, FIATP The STP membership and Executive Committee extends its thanks to all candidates on the 2025 ballot and congratulations to the newly elected officers who will begin their terms on the Executive Committee in June 2025. Elizabeth Galbreath ...
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Join us at the Fairmont Chicago – Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois, for this exciting program from June 22–25, 2025.
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Don’t miss out on this exciting event! Make plans to attend the STP 44th Annual Symposium in Chicago. Submit Your STP Abstracts and Student Award Applications by March 30, 2025 We invite you to join us for the STP 44th Annual Symposium: Toxicologic Neuropathology: Basics and Beyond , at the Fairmont Chicago – Millennium Park in Chicago, Illinois , from June 22–25, 2025 . This symposium offers an exciting opportunity to engage with leading experts, exchange ideas, and expand your knowledge on key topics in toxicologic neuropathology. Don't miss this chance to network with colleagues and ...
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Society members are encouraged to nominate outstanding fellow STP members for four 2025 awards by March 30. Nominate an Outstanding Colleague for an STP Award by March 30, 2025 Each year, the Society recognizes scientists who are making a positive impact in the field of toxicologic pathology from all career levels through the STP Awards program . Society members are encouraged to nominate outstanding fellow STP members for four 2025 awards: STP Lifetime Achievement Award STP Mid-Career Excellence Award STP Distinguished Early Career Award STP Outstanding Mentor ...
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