Dr. James E. Klaunig, Robert B. Forney Professor & Director of Toxicology and Director of the Center for Environmental Health received the George H. Scott Memorial Award at the 34th Annual Toxicology Forum which was held in Aspen, Colorado in July. George H. Scott was a Protor & Gamble scientist who gained worldwide respect for his tireless efforts and contributions in the fields of human and environmental toxicology. The award was established by The Toxicology Forum in 1983. Scott's "unfailing support of the Forum in its early days played a major role in its success." Each year the award is given to an individual who has demonstrated an outstanding role in developing and applying the science of toxicology. Dr. Klaunig has served on numerous national advisory committees, including as a permanent member of NIH Study Sections, the NIH/NIEHS National Toxicology Board of Scientif Advisors and the US EPA Science Advisory Board. He was chair of the US EPA Board of Scientific Counselor Evaluation of the US EPA Human Health Research Program. He is board certified in toxicology and has served on the board of directros of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences and the International Life Sciences Institute (HESI Division). He has served the Society of Toxicology as a member and chair of the Education Committee, Treasurer and member of the Executive Council. He has published over 190 peer-reviewed manuscripts and book chapters and mentored over 40 masters, doctoral and post-doctoral fellows.
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