2026 BTS Annual Congress - REGISTRATION OPEN!

The 2026 Annual Congress will be held from Monday 27th April to Wednesday 29th April 2026 at Voco St. John's Solihull.

Delegate registration and sponsorship & exhibition opportunities are now OPEN!

We look forward to seeing you at the 2026 Annual Congress next year in Solihull.

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2026 BTS Annual Congress - REGISTRATION OPEN!

Medical Devices Symposium 2026

The Transational Toxicology and Human & Clinical Toxicology Speciality Sections are organising a joint symposium on Medical Devices on 26th February 2026 at Kings College, London.

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Medical Devices Symposium 2026

Toxicology Careers and Job Vacancies

Current advertisements for open toxicology job vacancies

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Toxicology Careers and Job Vacancies

ASPET-BTS Guest Lectureship

An account of the BTS guest lecture given at the ASPET 2025 conference by the BTS award recipient Dr Joshua Gardner

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Image of a conference presentation by Joshua Gardner PhD

Become a Member of the BTS

Find out more about the benefits of membership and how to join.

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Become a Member of the BTS

What is toxicology?

Find out more about the science of toxicology, its purpose and impact on people and the environment

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What is toxicology?

External committee opportunities

Find out more about opportunities to take part in UK advisory committees, councils and boards to provide toxicology advice and guidance

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Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK Government unveils roadmap for alternative methods

The British Toxicology Society welcomes the Government’s new strategy and road map, which has been announced today, for alternative methods to advance the use of non-animal methods in toxicological assessments and fundamental biological science. The Society looks forward to participating in the commitments to replace animal use contained in the paper.

The paper and press release can be found here:
https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/replacing-animals-in-science-strategy
and
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/animal-testing-to-be-phased-out-faster-as-uk-unveils-roadmap-for-alternative-methods

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Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK Government unveils roadmap for alternative methods

President’s Newsletter: February 2026

Dear BTS Members, I would first like to give you an update on our plans for the 2026 Annual Congress which will be held in Solihull from April 27th to 29th. You can find all the details, including the draft programme, on our website https://www.thebts.org/events/bts-annual-congress-2026/. I am pleased to report that we have had an excellent response […]

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Careers

Toxicology has many varied disciplines, meaning there are a number of different career paths to take. Understand more about which career may suit you, as well as the essential skills you’ll need to be successful in toxicology, and how to get started in your studies or job search.
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Events

The BTS runs a selection of its own events, as well as a series of webinars in conjunction with the American College of Toxicology (ACT). Find out more about our annual events, as well as the variety of in-person and virtual workshops, webinars and working groups held by the BTS and other key organisations throughout the year.
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Latest news from the BTS

Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK Government unveils roadmap for alternative methods

12 November 2025

The British Toxicology Society welcomes the Government’s new strategy and road map, which has been announced today, for alternative methods to advance the use of non-animal methods in toxicological assessments and fundamental biological science. The Society looks forward to participating in the commitments to replace animal use contained in the paper.   The paper and […]

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Membership Benefits

  • Travel grants and bursaries
  • Reduced membership rates for the Royal Society of Biology
  • Discounts on books from the Royal Society of Chemistry
  • Prizes and awards
  • Develop your professional network and connections
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Skills Gap Initiative

The BTS has launched its Skills Gap Initiative in response to the increasing importance for expertise in regulatory toxicology. Find out more about each phase of the Initiative and the training modules offered.
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