Society of Toxicologic Pathology- India
The Society of Toxicologic Pathology – India (STP-I) is a registered society (Registration number:757/04-05) under Karnataka Society Registration Act, 1960.
STP-I is dedicated to advancing the discipline of toxicologic pathology in India and globally. As a professional body, STP-I serves as a platform for collaboration, learning, and dissemination of knowledge among pathologists, toxicologists, researchers, regulatory experts, and industry professionals. Besides, STP-I also evaluates and recognizes the merit and competence of its members by Board Certification through the Indian Board of Toxicologic Pathology (IBTP).
The Society’s members are scientists and professionals who work in academic institutions, government, the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, contract research organizations, or as consultants. They are dedicated to the integration of toxicologic pathology into hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk communication regarding human, animal and environmental exposure to potentially toxic substances.
The Society of Toxicologic Pathology of India (STPI) seeks to strengthen the field of toxicologic pathology in India by:
STP-I Objectives
- To share thoughts and update recent developments in Toxicologic Pathology to meet international standards.
- To periodically review advances in Toxicologic Pathology and ensure adopting them.
- To recognize outstanding merit and extraordinary contributions by workers in the field.
- To offer training courses in Toxicological Pathology and related fields for the benefit of in-service working groups and for those in entry levels.
- To collaborate with the International Federation of Societies of Toxicologic Pathology and other Societies of Toxicologic Pathology for mutual benefits.
- To impart practical education to students/graduates of Pathology.
- To make the services of the institution available to the general public either directly or through hospitals, nursing homes and such other organisations.
- To establish and run Indian Board of Toxicologic Pathology [in short ‘Board’] as a constituent unit / credentialing body, with functional autonomy for certifying the standards and efficiency of Indian Toxicologic Pathologists on the basis of Rules and Regulations governing the Board of Management.
What is Toxicologic Pathology?
Toxicologic pathology is a medical discipline that applies the professional practice of pathology—the study of diseases—to toxicology—the study of the effects of chemicals and other agents on humans, animals, and the environment. Toxicologic pathology professionals work in academic institutions, government, the pharmaceutical and chemical industry, contract research organizations or as consultants, and utilize traditional clinical or anatomic pathology endpoints, as well as contemporary advances in molecular and cellular biology. They are dedicated to the integration of toxicologic pathology into hazard identification, risk assessment, and risk communication regarding human, animal, and environmental exposure to potentiallytoxic substances.
Central Council Members
- Dr. Narendra Deshmukh, M. V. Sc., DIBTP, DABT – President
- Dr. Prafulkumar Patel, M. V. Sc., Ph.D., DIBTP – General Secretary
- Dr. Satish Panchal, M. V. Sc., DIBTP, ERT, DABT – Vice President
- Dr. Nikita Bhatt, M. V. Sc., DIBTP – Joint Secretary
- Dr. Sanjaykumar Paneliya, M. V. Sc., Ph.D., DIBTP – Treasurer
- Dr. Venkatesha Udupa, M.V.Sc. (Path), M.Sc. (Tox), DABT, ERT (UK), DSP – (Past President and Advisor)
Executive Members of Central Council
- Dr. Ashvin Patel, M. V. Sc., DIBTP
- Dr. Satish Bhalodiya, M. V. Sc., DIBTP, ERT, DABT
- Dr. Madhav Mugale, M. V. Sc.
- Dr. Shivam Upadhyay, M. V. Sc.
- Dr. Rajesh Jadav, M. V. Sc., DIBTP
- Dr. Vishal Patel, M. V. Sc.