Society of Toxicologic Pathology Modular Education Course: Reproductive System Pathology Course Objective April 6–9, 2014 Chauncey Conference Center Princeton, New Jersey The objective of this Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP) Modular Education course is to educate individuals in the principles of toxicologic pathology of the reproductive system. Course Description This course is modeled on the highly regarded and successful British Society of Toxicological Pathology (BSTP) Modular Education courses. Similar to the BSTP courses, the STP course will bring together course attendees and world renowned subject experts for didactic lectures and practical sessions including whole-slide digital images and data sets. The course will be held over three days in an environment that facilitates an intensive learning experience. Practical evaluation and interpretation of toxicologic pathology data will be emphasized. Course Co-Directors: Bhanu Singh, BVSc, MS, DACVP, DABT, FIATP Janssen Research & Development | Email: [email protected] George Parker, DVM, PhD, DACVP, DABT WIL Research | Email: [email protected] Faculty Karyn Colman, BVetMed, MRCVS, Novartis Institute for Biomedical Research Dianne M. Creasy, PhD, FRCPath, Huntingdon Life Sciences Ronald Herbert, DVM, PhD, National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences Robert M. Parker, PhD, DABT, Huntingdon Life Sciences Catherine A. Picut, VMD, JD, DACVP, DABT, WIL Research Justin D. Vidal, DVM, PhD, DACVP, GlaxoSmithKline Course Registration (includes lodging, meals, and materials) Who Should Attend The STP Modular Education courses are designed with the novice toxicologic pathologist in mind; however, pathology residents/graduate students with an interest in toxicologic pathology or experienced pathologists who desire a more in-depth review in reproductive pathology will also benefit from the course. In addition, nonpathologists with an interest in the histology, pathology or toxicology of the reproductive system will also benefit from the course. Location and Lodging The Reproductive System Pathology modular course will be held at the Chauncey Conference Center in central New Jersey near Princeton University. The facility is within easy driving distance of the US Mid-Atlantic Region and has abundant parking. Attendees who fly to the course are encouraged to use the Newark-Liberty airport or the Trenton-Princeton Regional Airport. Princeton is readily accessible from the airport via shuttle service (Olympic Airporter) or the New Jersey Transit System (part of the NE Amtrak Corridor) to the Princeton Junction train station. A shuttle from the Regional Airport or Princeton train station to/from the conference center is readily available by calling the Chauncey Conference Center. The Philadelphia airport is also within a reasonable drive the conference center; however, public transportation is not directly available between the Philadelphia airport and Princeton. Once at the conference center, there will be no requirement for transportation as the lodging, dining and course location are located within the same facility. Exercise and outdoor recreation facilities are readily available to all attendees. Prior to March 31, 2014 STP Member (Single lodging) $1,550 STP Nonmember (Single lodging) $1,775 Student* (Double lodging) $950 * A letter of verification by department chair must accompany student registration. The course registration fee is all-inclusive of lodging, meals, and course material. Meals will begin with dinner on Sunday evening (April 6, 2014) and conclude with lunch on Wednesday (April 9, 2014). Early registration is encouraged, as registration is limited. Continuing Education This program has been approved for 22.5 hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however, participants should be aware that some regulatory boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education. Cancellation Policy A written request for cancellation must be received by STP Headquarters no later than March 1, 2014. The registration fee will be refunded less a $25 processing fee. No refunds will be issued after March 1, 2014. STP reserves the right to cancel the course, in which case all registrants will receive a full refund. Tentative Schedule: Sunday, April 6 2:00 PM–5:30 PM 5:30 PM–7:00 PM 7:00 PM–8:00 PM Monday, April 7 7:00 AM–8:00 AM 8:00 AM–8:50 AM 8:50 AM–9:00 AM 9:00 AM–9:50 AM 9:50 AM–10:00 AM 10:00 AM–10:50 AM 10:50 AM–11:00 AM 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon–1:00 PM 1:00 PM–1:50 PM 1:50 PM–2:00 PM 2:00 PM–3:50 PM 3:50 PM–4:00 PM 4:00 PM–5:00 PM 5:00 PM–6:30 PM 6:30 PM–8:30 PM Tuesday, April 8 7:00 AM–8:00 AM 8:00 AM–8:50 AM 8:50 AM–9:00 AM 9:00 AM–9:50 AM Arrival and Check-in Welcome Reception/Dinner Fetal, Neonatal, and Prepubertal Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Tracts, Dr. Catherine A. Picut Breakfast Spermatogenesis and Staging the Seminiferous Tubule—Lecture, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Break Practical Session—Spermatogenesis and Staging the Seminiferous Tubule, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Break Physiology, Morphology, and Endocrinology of the Male Reproductive System in Laboratory Animals—Lecture, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Break Mechanisms of Toxicity and Response to Injury in the Male Reproductive System— Lecture Part 1, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Lunch Mechanisms of Toxicity and Response to Injury in the Male Reproductive System— Lecture Part 2, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Break Practical Session—Chemically Induced Toxicity Break Issues for Consideration in Regulatory Toxicity Studies in the Male Reproductive System—Lecture, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Dinner Practical Session—Male Reproductive System—Small Group Evaluation of Data and Slides from Various Case Studies Followed by Presentation of Results to the Entire Group Breakfast Practical Approaches to Interpreting Male Reproductive Toxicity and Its Relevance to Man—Lecture, Dr. Dianne M. Creasy Break 9:50 AM–10:00 AM 10:00 AM–10:50 AM 10:50 AM–11:00 AM 11:00 AM–12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon–1:00 PM 1:00 PM–1:50 PM 1:50 PM–2:00 PM 2:00 PM–2:50 PM 2:50 PM–3:00 PM 3:00 PM–3:50 PM 3:50 PM– 4:00 PM 4:00 PM– 5:00 PM 5:00 PM– 6:30 PM 6:30 PM– 8:30 PM Wednesday, April 9 7:00 AM–8:00 AM 8:00 AM– 8:50 AM 8:50 AM– 9:00 AM 9:00 AM– 9:50 AM 9:50 AM– 10:00 AM 10:00 AM– 10:50 AM 10:50 AM– 11:00 AM 11:00 AM– 11:50 AM 11:50 AM–12:00 Noon 12:00 Noon–1:00 PM Physiology, Morphology, and Endocrinology of the Female Reproductive System in Laboratory Animals—Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Break Review of the Estrous Cycle in Rodents— Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Break Practical Session—Estrous Cycle of Rodents Lunch Estrous Cycle in Dogs (Anatomy, Histology, and Endocrinology)—Lecture, Dr. Karyn Colman Break Menstrual Cycle of Primates (Anatomy, Histology, and Endocrinology)—Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Break Mechanism of Toxicity and Response to Injury in the Female Reproductive Tract of Laboratory Animals—Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Break Induced Changes of the Female Reproductive Tract of Laboratory Animals—Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Dinner Practical Session—Female Reproductive System Breakfast Design of Animal Studies to Evaluate Developmental and Reproductive Toxicity— Lecture, Dr. Robert M. Parker Break Reproductive Endocrinology for the Toxicologic Pathologist—Lecture, Dr. Catherine A. Picut Break Spontaneous Lesions of the Female Reproductive System in Laboratory Animals, Rodents—Lecture, Dr. Ronald Herbert Break Spontaneous Changes in the Female Reproductive Tract, Nonrodents—Lecture, Dr. Justin D. Vidal Closing Remarks Lunch Questions and Special Accommodations For any questions please contact STP Headquarters at [email protected]. If you have any special needs or special dietary requirements, please inform the STP modular course organizing committee at least three weeks in advance of the event. Society of Toxicologic Pathology Modular Education Course: Reproductive System Pathology April 6–9, 2014 | Princeton, New Jersey Visit www.toxpath.org for updated course information and registration. Cell image courtesy of Catherine A. Picut.