VMBS Professor Receives National Award From The Toxicology Forum

Story by Ainsley Treesh, VMBS Marketing & Communications

January 21, 2025

Dr. Ivan Rusyn, a University Professor in the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences’ (VMBS) Department of Veterinary Physiology & Pharmacology (VTPP), has received the 2025 Philippe Shubik Distinguished Scientist Award from The Toxicology Forum.

The Toxicology Forum was created to bring together scientists from the many sectors concerned about human health and the use of chemicals and debate the issues. For the past 30 years, the forum meetings have served to advance the science and practice of toxicology through the dialogue between industry, government, and academic scientists.

“This award truly embodies our commitment to academic excellence and contributes enormously to our reputation among our peers,” said Dr. John R. August, the Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine. “I extend my congratulations to Dr. Rusyn for this very prestigious recognition of his work.”

The Philippe Shubik Distinguished Scientist Award honors an individual in the field of toxicology who has made significant contributions through consistent research contributions — including all aspects of traditional and regulatory toxicology — and mentorships of fellow toxicologists. The award is named in honor of The Toxicology Forum’s founding president, Dr. Philippe Shubik.

“The list of previous awardees is very distinguished, including VMBS’ Dr. Stephen Safe,” Rusyn said. “I am very grateful for this recognition, but the honor goes to all of my colleagues and current and former trainees who have challenged me to maintain a robust portfolio of research projects with an outlook for applications in human health protection.”

Rusyn is active in educating the next generation of toxicologists and has a robust network of collaborators across different sectors. His most notable accomplishment since arriving at Texas A&M 10 years ago is re-establishing several large-scale training and research programs in toxicology that are funded by the National Institutes of Health and other governmental and industry sponsors. The goal of these programs is to address some of the most pressing challenges in regulatory toxicology through innovative research tools.

In addition to conducting research, Rusyn serves as a mentor to dozens of doctoral students conducting research in both Texas A&M’s Superfund Research Center and Interdisciplinary Faculty of Toxicology’s doctoral program.

Rusyn will accept the award at the group’s summer meeting, where he will also present a lecture on his vision for the science and practice of toxicology.

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