The Malaysian Society of Toxicology: from establishment to evolution, a promising future

• Published in: Genes and environment 2023-12, Vol.45 (1), p.34-34, Article 34
• Main Authors: Kamaludin, Nurul Farahana, Kamarulzaman, Firdaus, Abdullah, Rozaini, Chan, Kok Meng, Inayat-Hussain, Salmaan Hussain
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Subjects: Collaboration; Conferences, meetings and seminars; Developing countries; Empowerment; Health risks; Health sciences; International; International conferences; International organizations; Laboratories; LDCs; Letter to the Editor; Malaysia; Malaysian Society of Toxicology; MySOT; Organizations; Professionals; Risk assessment; SDGs; Sustainability; Sustainable development; Toxic substances; Toxicology; Trade and professional associations; Workshops
• ISSN: 1880-7046; 1880-7062; 1880-7062
• DOI: 10.1186/s41021-023-00290-5

The Malaysian Society of Toxicology (MySOT), founded in 2010, emerged as a response to the growing need for a collective and interdisciplinary effort to study the effects of substances on human health, and the environment. By fostering collaboration between toxicologists, researchers, regulators, industry experts, and various relevant subject matter experts, MySOT has played a vital role in generating knowledge and promoting safety to safeguard both human and environmental well-being. Within the 13 years since its establishment, MySOT has made substantial progress in the advancement of toxicology in Malaysia. Over the years, MySOT has supported many initiatives, including organizing conferences, seminars, and workshops in which experts from various fields present their research, discuss emerging trends, and propose strategies to reduce toxic substance exposure risk. The society has also been actively involved in the broader landscape of toxicology research and policy influence in Malaysia. MySOT shoulders the responsibility of conveying accurate information and educating the public about health risks associated with toxic substances. Therefore, the society aims to collaborate with governmental organizations, professional bodies, and international toxicology organizations to share ideas, resources, and expertise. MySOT seeks to gather toxicological experts in the region and significantly contribute to a safer and healthier community, therefore supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), by being actively involved with all of its stakeholders, both local and international.