SETAC 2011
Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry UK Branch Annual Meeting 2011
“Polluted Planet: Sustaining Ecosystems and Biodiversity”
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12-13th September, 2011, London, UK
Plus a SETAC-UK Training Workshop:
“Risk Assessment of Chemicals” - Wednesday 14th September 2011, London
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Environmental pollution and the impact of human activity on ecosystems, biodiversity, and the ability of ecosystems to support an ever increasing human population (ecosystem services) is a major concern for the long term sustainability of our planet. In our finite world, with finite natural resources, we must be creative in the way that we use ecosystems: sustainable use of the land and the oceans is prerequisite for the long term survival of species, including humans. SETAC-UK offers a multi-disciplinary forum for broad ranging discussions on environmental toxicology and chemistry. This annual meeting brings together Environmental Chemists, Ecologists, Ecotoxicologists, Biologists, Public Health Professionals, Regulators and Policy Makers from Academia, Government, Consultancy and Industry to provide a truly integrated debate on the science. SETAC-UK is also keen to promote the training and professional development of scientists, and early career scientists are especially encouraged to attend. Oral presentations and posters are invited on the broad theme of environmental pollution, including:-
- Green chemistry and novel approaches to environmental monitoring
- Sustainable use of ecosystems for agriculture.
- Biodiversity, ecology, and biogeochemistry of ecosystems.
- Metals, organic contaminants, radioactive substances, nanomaterials.
- Ecotoxicology and the effects of pollutants on microbes, plants and animals.
- Regulatory ecotoxicology, risk assessment and policy.
Organising Committee: Dr Chris Collins (Reading University); Dr Steve Kent (Astra Zeneca, Brixham, UK); Prof. Richard Handy (Plymouth University); Dr Dean Leverett (WCA Environment, U.K).
Deadlines
Abstract Submission - Monday 8th August 2011
(Absract submission is now CLOSED)
Registration deadline including payment - Monday 29th August 2011
Register for the meeting and/or training workshop
Further Information on the conference:
Please direct all scientific enquires to Dr Chris Collins, School of Human and Environmental Science, University of Reading, Email: : c.d.collins@reading.ac.uk
Conference Venue:
The scientific sessions will be held in the meeting room at Charles Darwin House, The Society of Biology, 12 Roger Street, London, WC1N 2JU. Travel information to the venue in central London and local hotels can be found on the Charles Darwin House website. Delegates are responsible for their own travel and accommodation arrangements as these are not included in the conference fee.
Registration Fees for the Conference:
These include access to the scientific sessions, the abstract book, tea/coffee, a buffet lunch each day, and the conference meal/social event. This fee does not include the training workshop.
SETAC & SEB members: £170.00
Student members of SETAC & SEB: £90
Non-Members: £195.00
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SETAC-UK Training Workshop on Risk Assessment-Wednesday 14th September 2011.
This is a one-day training event aimed at early career scientists in government and industry, PhD students in academia, and anyone wanting to obtain a professional overview of the risk assessment process for new chemicals. The workshop will introduce key topics such the concept of risk and hazard, exposure, ecotoxicity testing and hazard assessment, approaches to risk calculations and risk assessment, aspects of legislation/regulation, and policy.
The registration fee for the workshop, including the student notes and lunch is:
SETAC and SEB members: £90
Non-members: £130
Scientific Enquiries on the training workshop can be made to Professor Richard Handy, University of Plymouth, rhandy@plymouth.ac.uk. Registration deadlines as above for the main conference.