Peter Goering

Research Toxicologist

U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Silver Spring, MD

University of Kansas Medical Center, Kansas City, KS, Ph.D. and Bethel College (KS), North Newton, KS, BA

Specialties: Biomarkers of toxicity, toxicology of nanomaterials and metals.

Dr. Goering began his professional career with a postdoctoral fellowship at the NIEHS (1984–1986) specializing in toxicology of metals and metal defense mechanisms. He later joined the U.S. FDA in 1986 where his research interest involved understanding mechanisms of metal toxicity, evaluating liver and kidney toxic injury, and elucidating new biomarkers of toxicity. Dr. Goering has co-authored over 70 peer-reviewed publications and book chapters, and is proud to have been named as a Diplomate of the American Board of Toxicology in 1994 and a Fellow of Academy of Toxicological Sciences in 2006. Peter serves as an adjunct professor in the Toxicology Program at the University of Maryland and The George Washington University’s Department of Biological Sciences. He is proud of his service on the editorial board for Toxicological Sciences. Dr. Goering’s service to the Society of Toxicology began in 1983 and is quite impressive. He is an active member of the National Capital Area Chapter (NCAC-SOT) regional chapter, and served as its President in 2000–2001. Peter served on the SOT Scientific Program Committee from 1992–1995; served as a Councilor (1992–1994) and President (1999–2000) of the SOT Metals Specialty Section; SOT Nominating Committee (2004–2006); and Regulatory Affairs and Legislative Assistance Committee (2003–2006), chairperson from 2004–2006. He is serving as Secretary of the SOT Council (2010–2012).