American Academy of Clinical Toxicology
Herbs and Dietary Supplements Special Interest Group

November 30, 2006

NACCT 2006
Thank you for your support and participation at the Herbs and Dietary Supplements Symposium in San Francisco last month. This year's session was again a great success with an enthusiastic attendance responding to our outstanding panel of speakers and their excellent presentations. An even more exciting program is expected for our next symposium in New Orleans 2007. Hope to see you all there.

2007 HDS Symposium Planning Committee
Dr. John Boja will be chairing the planning committee for the 2007 HDS Symposium. We are calling for enthusiastic members to serve on this challenging committee in our quest to stage a half-day Pre-meeting Symposium in New Orleans. If you are an active AACT member with such vision and commitment, we need your help! Please contact Dr. Boja, jboja@cpsc.gov, as soon as possible.

2007 Symposium Topic Suggestions
A Global Survey of Ethnic Medicine and Toxicology - introducing traditional/ethnic medicines from various regions and their toxicology implications. A Review of Five Most Significant Scientific Publications of HDS in 2006.

Please send your additional program and speaker suggestions to  
Dr. John Boja
Dr. Alan Woolf
Elaine Kang-Yum

Interesting Cases to Share
We encourage you to share any interesting cases, alerts/news or publications pertaining to herbs/botanicals and dietary supplements via our Case/ News Wire. Submissions can be forwarded to Dr. Woolf or Elaine Kang-Yum.

Website
This link has been established for the HDS Special Interest group. We will update this site with member & information, useful links, and information resources among other things. We encourage you to visit and appreciate your input to improve this website.

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO YOU ALL!