Thank you to everyone who joined us in Denver for the 2024 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) from September 19-23, 2024! ACMT was proud to host a series of thought-provoking and dynamic sessions throughout the event.

ACMT Pre-Meeting: EntheoTox: Navigating the Psychedelic Frontier

A special thank you to the organizers, speakers, and attendees who made the ACMT Pre-Meeting on Thursday, September 19th, such a success. We would especially like to recognize Drs. Patil Armenian, Caitlin Bonney, and Benjamin Hatten for their outstanding work in organizing the symposium, EntheoTox:Navigating the Psychedelic Frontier. This event explored the fascinating and timely topic of psychedelics. With the resurgence of interest in their therapeutic potential, understanding their safety profiles has become increasingly important. The full-day symposium brought together experts from diverse fields to examine the physiological, psychological, and toxicological aspects of these compounds. The discussions shed light on the complexities of psychedelic use—from their therapeutic promise to the associated risks—ensuring we remain at the forefront of emerging trends in toxicology.

Key ACMT Events During the Main Conference:

25th Annual Clinical Pathological (CPC) Presentation Competition: Friday evening’s competition was both lively and highly educational. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Dr. Jeffrey Suchard for organizing this fantastic event and to all the presenters for sharing their expertise. A special congratulations to our awardees:

• Best Case Presenter: Oyeyimika Oyekanmi, DO, Fellow, Virginia Commonwealth University
• Best Case Discussant: Damilola Idowu-Ellsworth, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Emergency Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin

FIT Visiting Professor Lecture: Peter R. Chai, MD MMS, and Stephanie Carreiro, MD PhD, led an insightful session on research funding, offering valuable guidance for junior toxicologists transitioning into research.

FIT Roundtable on Job Offers and Contract Negotiations: Jeffrey Brent, MD, PhD, Lewis Nelson, MD, and Christopher Hoyte, MD, shared practical negotiation strategies and career advice, helping attendees navigate the complex landscape of job opportunities in medical toxicology.

Scientific Symposium on Venomous Snake Toxinology: Sunday’s Snakes on a Plain session explored cutting-edge research on snake venom pharmacology, leaving the audience with a deeper understanding of venomous snakebite care and the challenges of studying toxins.

Practice Symposium on Non-Fatal Overdose Biosurveillance: We explored the critical role of biosurveillance data in improving overdose care and public health infrastructure. Thank you to Amy Miles, Charles McKay, MD, and Ewa King, PhD, for sharing their expertise!

We extend our deepest gratitude to everyone who made #NACCT2024 an incredible experience. Thank you to the following ACMT volunteers for putting together such an exciting program:

Organizing Chair: Hannah Hays, MD, FACMT

Pre-Symposium: Patil Armenian, MD, Caitlin Bonney, MD, Benjamin Hatten, MD, FACMT

Practice Symposium: Andrew King, MD

Scientific Symposium: Josh Trebach, MD, FACMT

FIT Visiting Professor Lecture: Sarah Berg, MD

FIT Roundtable: Jeffrey Brent, MD, PhD, FACMT

CPC: Jeff Suchard, MD

And as always, thank you to our hosts and partners at the American Academy of Clinical Toxicology (AACT). We look forward to next year!