Professor Named Toxicology Educator of the Year

Dr. Greg Landry honored by Society of Toxicology for teaching excellence.

Greg M. Landry, PhD, DABT, Associate Professor and Director of the Bachelor of Science in Pharmacology and Toxicology program at Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), has been honored with the 2025 Undergraduate Educator Award by the Society of Toxicology (SOT). This award recognizes an educator who has made outstanding contributions to undergraduate toxicology education and has advanced the group's mission to "build for the future of toxicology."

Dr. Landry will be honored at the 2025 SOT Annual Meeting and ToxExpo, which will be held March 16-20 in Orlando, FL.

"Teaching and guiding students in toxicology has been one of the most rewarding aspects of my career, and receiving this award is a thrill," Dr. Landry said.

As a faculty member for eight years, Dr. Landry teaches toxicology, drug metabolism, pathophysiology, and pharmacology courses. He also mentors undergraduate and graduate students in his toxicology research laboratory, where he studies how different species react to alcohols, glycols, and carboxylates to develop antidotes and assess risks. He also investigates how toxic agents can increase kidney stone formation.

Recognized by the Society of Toxicology for his "tireless efforts," Dr. Landry said his teaching philosophy emphasizes discussion-based participation and active engagement with toxicology concepts and research. "Lots of research," he said. “I love being in the lab reviewing, analyzing, and searching for answers. I strive to create an inclusive, engaging environment where students can take ownership of their learning and see the real-world impact of toxicology."

Dr. Landry's dedication to faculty-student research collaboration was previously recognized with the Gail P. and Edward A. Bucher Trustees' Award for Excellence in Faculty-Student Research Collaboration at MCPHS.

A strong advocate for inclusivity in toxicology, Dr. Landry plays an active role in the SOT Out Toxicologists and Allies Special Interest Group, ensuring the representation of LGBTQIA+ scientists in the field. Within MCPHS, he co-founded a committee that organizes an annual LGBTQIA+ Research and Representation in Healthcare conference, fostering discussions on diversity in biomedical sciences.

His leadership extends to the Northeast Regional Chapter of SOT, where he has spearheaded awards programs for students and organized educational breakout sessions that introduce undergraduates to careers in toxicology through site visits to pharmaceutical and research organizations.

Dr. Landry earned his PhD in pharmacology, toxicology, and neuroscience from Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center-Shreveport in 2013 and completed postdoctoral research at the Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and the University of Glasgow. He has been a member of SOT since 2010.

For over 50 years, the SOT Awards have recognized outstanding contributions to toxicology research, education, and public health.

"This recognition reaffirms my commitment to fostering the next generation of scientists, and I'm grateful to my colleagues, students, and the Society of Toxicology for their support," Dr. Landry said.