Irish Society of Toxicology

IST Membership

The three membership categories are Individual, Corporate and Student. The Society has approximately 100 individual members and 50 student members at present.

Membership Benefits

Close links between academia, regulators and industry at a national level is one of the advantages of the Society.

Membership of IST also provides contact with fellow toxicologiest from Europe and beyond through membership of the European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) and the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX).

The Society offers reduced rates for IST activities, and for EUROTOX and IUTOX conferences.

Members are also able to avail of discounted rates for several toxicology journals.

A Newsletter to keep abreast of IST and other toxicological news.

Registration of Toxicologists

The recognition and harmonisation of training of toxicologists is a pan-European problem. EUROTOX, through its Task Force on Registration, has reviewed the needs at a supranational level for registration/accreditationation of European toxicologists, and has developed schemes as models for National Societies. IST has considered the existing schemees, and is at the planning stages of developing a National Register.

Interaction with regulatory bodies

Through these contacts with EUROTOX, the Society can provide advice and positions on key issues in toxicology at a European level. In addition, feedback giving an Irish standpoint can be expressed. This proactive position on key issues related to the science of toxicology and to toxicologies in Europe is essential.