Becoming a Member of the IST

The IST welcomes prospective new members interested in toxinology, whether experimental or clinical. IST membership is drawn from a wide spectrum of interests, including those interested in the taxonomy and biology of toxin-producing organisms, biochemists and pharmacologists working with toxins, researchers using toxins as tools or to develop new therapies for human disease, agricultural scientists researching new pest control tools using toxins, scientists working to produce antivenoms and antitoxins, and clinicians involved in diagnosing and treating the effects of toxins.

This broad scope encompasses venomous animals, such as snakes, spiders, scorpions, jellyfish etc, poisonous animals, poisonous plants and mushrooms, algal toxins and bacterial toxins.

Full Membership is open to persons who have conducted and published meritorious original research on aspects of toxinology. Associate Membership is available to persons interested in toxinology, but unable to fulfil the requirements for full membership. There is a further class of Student Membership for bona fide students.

Membership dues fall into three classes:

Full or Associate Membership with full subscription to the IST journal Toxicon. Currently this costs US$125 per year, paid through the publisher, Elsevier.

Full or Associate Membership without subscription to Toxicon. This is for members who already have access to Toxicon through their institution library or via the internet. Currently this costs US$30 and is paid direct to the IST Secretary.

Student Membership, which excludes subscription to Toxicon. Student status must be confirmed.