Arnold J. Lehman Award
The Arnold J. Lehman Award honors major scientific contributions to risk assessment and regulatory toxicology, especially regarding chemical agents and pharmaceuticals.
Funder: Society of Toxicology
Due Dates: October 9, 2026
Funding Amounts: Plaque presented at the SOT Annual Meeting Awards Ceremony and a cash stipend (amount not specified; typically an honorific award)
Summary: Recognizes individuals for major contributions to risk assessment and/or regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals, in toxicology.
Key Information: Nominee must be an SOT member and have significantly influenced regulatory toxicology through research or application of scientific principles.
Description
The Arnold J. Lehman Award, offered by the Society of Toxicology (SOT), honors individuals who have made significant impacts in the field of toxicology, particularly through major contributions to risk assessment and/or the regulation of chemical agents, including pharmaceuticals. The award acknowledges those whose work has advanced the understanding, evaluation, or management of chemical risks, with an emphasis on scientific achievement in regulatory toxicology. Recipients are recognized for applying sound scientific principles to regulatory processes or conducting research activities that have notably influenced regulation.
