In honor of The Toxicology Forum's founding president, the award formerly known as the "Distinguished Scientist Award" has been renamed "The Philippe
Shubik Distinguished Scientist Award." This award recognizes an individual who has led a long and productive career in toxicology and who has made significant and noteworthy contributions to our field, including all aspects of traditional and regulatory toxicology. The recipient of this award will have played a leading role in the development of toxicology concepts and mechanisms or guidelines that have made significant and long-term change in important regulatory policies. The award is presented annually at the winter meeting of The Toxicology Forum.
Nomination Process
Nominations for the 2026 Philippe Shubik Award will be accepted through November 21, 2025. Please use the link below to submit your nomination. Please be sure to include a letter of nomination that addresses the award criteria listed below along with a
copy of your nominee's CV.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email Shannon Frohm (sfrohm@toxforum.org) in The Toxicology Forum Office.
Submit your nomination
Criteria
- Accomplishment and excellence in toxicology
- Serving as a dedicated mentor and taking a leading role in developing future generations of toxicologists
- Leadership in developing and adapting important toxicology concepts
Recipient Archives
Review past honorees of the Philippe Shubik Distinguished Scientist Award.