March 26, 2026
Gradient Toxicologist Dr. Cassandra J. Meakin has received the Early Career Achievement Award from the Medical Device and Combination Products Specialty Section of the Society of Toxicology.
[March 26, 2026, Boston, MA] – Gradient announces that Dr. Cassandra J. Meakin has received the Early Career Achievement Award from the Medical Device and Combination Products Specialty Section (MDCPSS) of the Society of Toxicology (SOT). This award recognizes “the research accomplishments of young scientists in the early stages of their careers who have demonstrated excellence in toxicological research related to medical devices and/or combination products.” Dr. Meakin was presented the award at an evening reception during the SOT 65th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo on March 23, 2026, in San Diego, California.
Dr. Meakin’s research on endocrine and reproductive chemical identification relevant to medical devices contributed to the award. This work, “Identification of Chemicals of Endocrine and Reproductive Concern in Medical Device Extractables and Leachables Datasets,” focuses on identifying the frequency and distribution of compounds with endocrine-disrupting properties or reproductive toxicity potential in medical device materials in a “real-world” setting.
Please join us in congratulating Dr. Cassandra J. Meakin on this award.