Chemical Insights scientist receives Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology
2026-01-21
(Press-News.org) ATLANTA (Jan. 20, 2026) – UL Research Institutes’ Chemical Insights scientist Katie Paul Friedman, Ph.D. received the prestigious 2026 Achievement Award from the Society of Toxicology (SOT). SOT recognized Dr. Paul Friedman for her leadership in computational toxicology and her contributions to new approach methodologies (NAMs) that are transforming chemical safety assessment. Dr. Paul Friedman, Director of the Center for Informatics and Screening at Chemical Insights, was recognized for exemplifying scientific excellence and service through her innovative research, vision on addressing regulatory needs with NAMs, and dedication to training the next generation.
“Dr. Paul Friedman is an exceptional leader in computational toxicology and it is very rewarding for both Chemical Insights as a non-profit research institute and for me as her long-time colleague to see her receive this recognition,” said Russell Thomas, Ph.D., vice president and executive director of Chemical Insights. “Her work has and will continue to provide a better understanding of chemical impacts on health and society.”
Dr. Paul Friedman will be recognized at an awards ceremony during the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting and Tox Expo in San Diego this March.
The 2026 SOT Achievement Award acknowledges a SOT member who has made significant contributions to toxicology within 15 years of obtaining the highest earned degree. Dr. Paul Friedman earned her B.S. in biochemistry from Virginia Tech and her Ph.D. in toxicology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. She completed postdoctoral training at The Hamner Institutes and at the US Environmental Protection Agency Office of Research and Development.
The complete award recognition can be viewed here.
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