CounterACT Center for Excellence
Sulfur mustard (SM) is one of the most important chemical threats with a devastating impact on human health. Despite its ruinous history for over 100 years, there are inadequate countermeasures to treat the acute and late effects of the chemical agent.
To facilitate our understanding and treatment of SM injury of the skin and eyes, the Northwestern University CounterAct Center of Excellence leverages research findings from successful Northwestern University investigations related to wound repair and inflammation by taking them into a clinical setting. This program unites an interdisciplinary team of scientists and clinicians across 7 NU departments within the Feinberg Medical School and the Weinberg College of Arts and Sciences. Information generated from this clinical research will improve patient care to those suffering from SM injury.
2025 Innovations in Countermeasures & Toxicology Research Conference
Join us for a cooperative and collaborative conference among colleagues and subject matter experts from the forefront of medical countermeasure (MCM) discovery and development. Research scientists and product developers across disciplines of biology, chemistry, clinical and translational medicine, and drug development interested in developing therapeutics that can treat the toxic clinical signs and symptoms after exposure to hazardous materials are welcome. Toxidromes of interest include adverse effects on the eyes, skin, lungs, nervous system, and respiratory drive.
Date: June 9, 2025-June 11, 2025
Location: Prentice Women's Hospital, 250 E Superior St, Chicago, IL 60611
Abstract Submissions: https://competitions.fsm.northwestern.edu/grants/2025CounterTox
Registration: Registration fee will be $150. Registration portal will be posted soon.
The conference networking and social event will be on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025.
Meeting venue is downtown in the heart of Chicago's Streeterville/River North neighborhood off The Magnificent Mile/Michigan Ave. There are numerous accommodation options, including hotels and Airbnb rentals within walking distance.
Trainee Travel Awards: Additional information can be found here:
https://redcap.link/countertoxtravelawards
