Brief History About WASOT

The West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) was founded in 2012 as a regional enclave of Society of Toxicology (SOT), concerned with a multidisciplinary organization of professional from diverse backgrounds. The society cross-cuts from Natural science, social science, medical science, clinical science, and even to computational science. The main aim of the organization is to ensure the safety of chemicals, drugs and poisons. And also, the environmental impact of exposures of these chemicals, whether in our foods, water, environment, cosmetics, gadgets and electronics.

PRINCIPLES

WASOT operates under the following principles:

1. Promoting a healthier human and environment
2. Sustainable learning and novel scientific researches.
3. Stay true to quality findings.
4. Inclusiveness in the activities of the society.
5. Improve workability of its members.

Commitment to Research

WASOT is committed to findings that will promote a better conditioned and less harmful region and the world.

Structures to this commitment are on the basis that:
Consideration of scientific findings based on credibility regardless of its funding or field of studies.
The links between forms of exposure and dose-response are vital parts of risk evaluation.
The consideration of the processes of toxicity in evaluation and management of risk.

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

The West African Society of Toxicology (WASOT) like it parent body, SOT, is committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness in all its activities, committees, groups, and communities. Acceptance of diversity and inclusion births engagement, creativity, and innovation among our members. WASOT respects culture and embraces inclusion in all of its activities. In our pursuit to an equitable organization, we must be considerate of many factors including, but not limited to, gender identity, race/ethnicity, employment sector, nationality and cultural background, geographic location, physical ability, and scientific expertise and perspective. Representation is important, but not sufficient to create a just and equitable environment. We are committed to giving necessary supports to all members and to a frequent review of Society policies and practices to ensure fairness.

Code of Conduct

The West African Society of Toxicology is committed to securing a comfortable and enabling environment for all its engagements; one that initiates fair deliberations, share of intellectual ideas, advance equal opportunity for growth, and devoid of any form of discrimination. All participating members of the Society’s activity are expected to deal respectfully with one another, abide by the governing rules at venue, and report any discomfort and contrary activities to the authority of the Society. The West African Society of Toxicology is aware of the contentious aspects of research. Its engagements can serve as a vital tool to tackle scientific obscurity and questions in an orderly, respectful and fair manner. The policies herein apply to all meeting attendees, speakers, exhibitors, guests, staff, contractors, and volunteers.