SOT Annual Meeting & ToxExpo 2026
Join us at stand #2012
In Person Event
San Diego, Convention Center
Larry Higgins | Head of Scientific Services , Claire Elliott | Principal Toxicologist, Colin Ball | Director & CEO, Max Smith | Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant, James Radcliffe | Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant, El Jones | Marketing Manager
Penman Consulting will be at the 2026 Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting and ToxExpo in San Diego, 22–25 March 2026.
Stop by to:
- Chat with our expert regulatory and toxicology team
- Attend our poster session showcasing the latest in mechanistic toxicology
- Explore live demos of our regulatory IT tools and Active Steward platform
- Drop in for advice, ask questions, or learn how we support consortia and submissions
- Participate in our raffle for a chance to win exclusive prizes
This event brings together toxicologists, researchers, regulators, and industry professionals from around the world to explore the latest scientific advances, regulatory developments, and practical applications in toxicology and risk assessment.
We look forward to connecting with colleagues, sharing regulatory perspectives, and discussing how our expertise in chemical safety frameworks, regulatory strategy, and managed IUCLID solutions can support your work. Whether you’re focused on mechanistic toxicology, exposure science, or regulatory compliance, this meeting is a key opportunity to engage with thought leaders and stay at the forefront of the field.
Meet our experts, see demos, and join the conversation!
Don’t miss us at SOT 2026, we look forward to seeing you there!
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Our Attendees
Head of Scientific Services
Larry studied biochemistry at Trinity College in Dublin (1996-2001) followed by a PhD at the University of Dundee (2001-2005) studying the role of Nrf2 in adaption to oxidative stress under the tutelage Professor John Hayes and Dr. Cliff Elcombe. After his PhD, he continued his work on Nrf2 and oxidative stress in professor Hayes lab as a post-doctoral research assistant (2005-2008) before switching to study the role of PPARβ/δ in the initiation and promotion of breast cancer with…
Principal Toxicologist
Claire has worked as a regulatory toxicologist since early 2009 and has an MSc in Applied Toxicology from the University of Surrey. She is experienced in study monitoring a range of regulatory toxicology studies from acute toxicology to DART and carcinogenicity studies as well as the supporting analytical validations. Claire currently works as a technical lead on client projects providing technical advice and…
Director & CEO
With over 30 years of international business development experience, Colin has driven growth and innovation across various sectors, including Environmental Health & Safety, compliance and personal safety SaaS solutions, managed services, consultancy, chemical and consumer products manufacturing, communications, and engineering, in markets across Europe, North America, and Asia.
Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant
Max joined Penman Consulting in November 2025 as a Pre-Sales Solutions Consultant. He graduated from Cardiff University in 2017 with a Master of Chemistry (MChem), specialising in Organic Chemistry.
Over the following two and a half years, Max began his career in the manufacturing sector, first as an operative at a food production facility, and later within a pharmaceutical company, where he was…
James obtained an undergraduate degree in Chemistry in 2014 and a master’s degree in Toxicology in 2018 from the University of Birmingham. He has worked for metal pretreatment, regulatory cosmetics, and agrichemical companies before joining the company in December 2019. He has primarily worked with the LOA consortium, especially with the Xylene, Benzene, and Toluene registrations. He has also assisted with the publication of several papers produced by the…
El joins Penman Consulting as Marketing Manager, leading and shaping our marketing function. She works closely with the leadership team to boost brand awareness, drive lead generation, and develop digital and traditional marketing strategies, delivering data-driven campaigns with measurable results while maintaining a consistent brand presence across all channels.
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