Remembering Dr. David Barry
September 7, 2022 The AACT has recently learned of the death of retired Army Col, Dr. J. David Barry, MD. Dave was a long-time member of AACT. Dave was remarkably talented and committed to service in every aspect of his life professionally and personally. If…
August Message from AACT’s President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
August 31, 2022 It is the final countdown to NACCT 2022 in San Francisco and thus my term as president. Therefore, this will be my final message. I have been your virtual AACT President, and I hope I have maintained and moved the AACT forward…
July Message from AACT President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
July 25, 2022 It is already the middle of the summer, so I hope you have found some time for a vacation, in or out of the heat. I saw these beauties on my recent trip to Sequoia National Park myself. Share your vacation moments…
June Message from AACT President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
June 27, 2022 June has been a blur because of all the events this month, personally and professionally. Which means one third of the summer is almost over too. June is another great transition month, when we wave our hopeful goodbyes to our graduates, who…
In Remembrance of Ed Bottei and Steve Seifert
It is another difficult day for us in clinical toxicology. Within a short period of time, we have lost two long-time AACT members. First Edward Bottei, and just last Wednesday night, I heard about the passing of Steve Seifert. Most importantly, our condolences go out…
April Message from Dr. Kirk Cumpston
April 22, 2022 It’s April and Spring is finally here. In Virginia, the rich green grass and fresh leaves provide the background for an abundance of yellow daffodils, multiple colors of tulips, and a splash of pink azaleas, framed by the blossoms of the dogwoods,…
March Message from AACT President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
March 31, 2022 March is Women’s History Month, when we all celebrate the accomplishments of women in the AACT. Our organization takes pride in how each member has an equal opportunity and a voice in our mission. We started a Diversity, Equity and Inclusion lecture…
February Message from AACT’s President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
February 27, 2022 February has so many events to celebrate. I hope you spent some time with your Valentine, appreciated a President and recognized Black history in the USA. The AACT and AAPCC have already met, and preparations for a live and in-person NACCT 2022,…
January Message from AACT President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
January 31, 2022 We just unwrapped 2022, and it promises to be an eventful year. That’s right, it will be a gift that keeps on giving. I know almost two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, many of us have experienced fatigue, stress, fear, isolation, loss,…
A Holiday Message from AACT’s President, Dr. Kirk Cumpston
December 23, 2021 Happy Holidays from Virginia Commonwealth University Health System, the Virginia Poison Center and Richmond, VA to all the AACT membership! I hope you can find some time to enjoy the splendor of the season in between the hustle and bustle. Share your…