#NACCT2026 ACMT Pre-Symposium | Fungus Among Us: Updates in the Toxicology of Mushroom Poisoning

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Pre-Symposium | Fungus Among Us: Updates in the Toxicology of Mushroom Poisoning Join the American College of Medical Toxicology (ACMT) at the 2026 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology (NACCT) in San Diego from October 21-25. The ACMT Pre-Meeting on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 will explore the fascinating topic of Updates in the Toxicology of Mushroom Poisoning. This symposium will examine key aspects of mushroom toxicology, including basic science, foraging mix ups, updates on novel mechanisms of toxicity, emerging clinical syndromes, evolving regulation on cultivated psychoactive mushrooms, and a focus on incorporating lessons from several recent mushroom poisoning outbreaks—including death cap cases—to highlight challenges in clinical recognition and public health response. Bringing together clinicians, toxicologists, public health experts, and mycologists, the program will explore both classic and emerging issues in the field. Overall, the goal is to connect clinical care, public health, and research to improve recognition and management of mushroom-related toxicities. Learner Objectives: - Evaluate common and emerging mushroom poisoning syndromes and their clinical presentations. - Examine current evidence and public health strategies to the evaluation and management of mushroom poisonings and outbreaks. - Discuss advances in mushroom identification, toxin analysis, and regulatory developments to inform clinical practice. Registration information can be found on the NACCT website at: www.clintox.org/nacct