See You in San Diego: Clive Roper at SOT 2026

It is that time of year again. The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting is less than a month away.

I will be involved in the SOT program this year, contributing to scientific posters, moderating sessions, participating in specialty section events, and engaging in discussions advancing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

Here is a look at my upcoming participation in the 2026 SOT Meeting

Presenting Author Poster

March 23

Title: Self-assembling Peptide Hydrogels as User-defined Synthetic Matrices for In Vitro Modeling

• Session: New Approach Methods: In Vitro I

• Abstract: 3399 | Poster Board: G542

• Time: 13:45–16:15 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Curd J, Erdelyi V, Shelton M, Roper C, Merry C

• Affiliations: PeptiMatrix Limited, Nottingham, United Kingdom & Roper Toxicology Consulting Limited, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Co-Authored Posters

March 23

Title: Recapitulating Immune-Driven Hepatotoxicity Using a Liver Microphysiological Platform

• Session: Immunotoxicity I

• Abstract: 3445 | Poster Board: H590

• Time: 09:15–11:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Then J, Georgiades I, Richardson E, Roper C, Kostrzewski T

• Lead Affiliation: CN Bio Innovations, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Title: Translational Toxicology: Adapting Liver Microphysiological System for Cross-Species Evaluation of Hepatotoxicity Risk

• Session: New Approach Methods: In Vitro I

• Abstract 3404 | Poster Board: G547

• Time: 13:45–16:15 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Georgiades I, Then J, Novac O, Richardson E, Roper C, Kostrzewski T

• Lead Affiliation: CN Bio Innovations, Cambridge, United Kingdom

March 24

Title: Scaling Without Compromise: Liver MPS for Lead Optimization Screens to Investigative Toxicology

• Session: Liver: In Vitro

• Abstract 3706 | Poster Board: A134

• Time: 09:15–11:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Novac O, Richardson E, Roper C, Kostrzewski T

• Lead Affiliation: CN Bio Innovations, Cambridge, United Kingdom

Title: Comprehensive In Vitro Safety Assessment of Acorus calamus Rhizome Oil Using OECD Compliant New Approach Methods

• Session: New Approach Methods: In Vitro II

• Abstract: 4116 | Poster Board: H598

• Time: 09:15–11:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Desai KR, Nagane RM, Ranade JR, Patel MV, Roper C, Deshpande AD, Babu G

• Affiliations: Jai Research Foundation, Vapi, Gujarat, India & Roper Toxicology Consulting Limited, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Title: Rapid Assessment of Skin Integrity Using 1-Hour Tritiated Water (%Absorption) in Regulatory OECD TG 428 Dermal Absorption Studies

• Session: Safety Assessment: Non-pharmaceutical

• Abstract: 3763 | Poster Board: B196

• Time: 13:45–16:15 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Nagane R, Desai KR, Ranade JR, Thakor VP, Barad IM, Deshpande AD, Roper C, Patel MV

• Affiliations: Jai Research Foundation, Vapi, Gujarat, India & Roper Toxicology Consulting Limited, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Sponsored Poster Contributions

March 24

Title: Evaluation of Drug-Induced Liver Injury in Microphysiological Human Liver-on-Chip Models

• Session: Liver In Vitro I

• Abstract 3678 | Poster Board: A106

• Time: 09:15–11:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

• Authors: Kaden, T, Graf K, Rennert K, Li R, Mosig, A, Noerenberg A, Evenburg T, Raasch M

• Lead Affiliation: Dynamic 42, GmbH, Jena, Germany

Additional Roles at SOT 2026

Beyond poster authorship, I will be participating in several leadership and engagement roles:

Specialty Section Engagement

Dermal Toxicology Specialty Section (DTSS) Meeting/Reception

• March 23, 18:00–19:30 (PST)

• Location: Marriott Grand Ballroom 13, Marquis Marina

Poster Session Chair

• Session: Liver In Vitro

• March 24, 09:15–11:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Exhibit Hall B

Ancillary Meeting

Update on NAMs to Assess Respiratory Effects (Invitation Only)

• March 24, 11:30–13:00 (PST)

Exhibitor Hosted Session Moderator

NAMs Regulatory and Scientific Updates with F-NIH

• Hosted by JRF Global

• March 24, 13:45–14:45 (PST)

• Location: San Diego Convention Center, Room 23C

Meet Clive in San Diego

If you are attending SOT 2026 in San Diego and would like to connect, please reach out in advance or during the meeting to schedule a time to meet – clive@ropertcl.com.  I look forward to reconnecting with colleagues and meeting new faces.

Click HERE to view the 2026 SOT program