The Society of Experimental Biology (SEB) Annual Main Meeting 2011
1st-4th July 2011
Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre in Glasgow

http://sebiology.org/meetings/Glasgow_2011/Glasgow.html


Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry UK Branch
Annual Meeting 2011
"Polluted Planet: Sustaining Ecosystems and Biodiversity"
12-13th September, 2011, London, UK

Plus a SETAC-UK Training Workshop:
“Risk Assessment of Chemicals”
Wednesday 14th September 2011, London

First Announcement & Call for Papers

Environmental pollution and the impact of human activity on ecosystems, biodiversity, and the ability of the world 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: Chris Collins (Reading University); Steve Kent (Astra Zeneca, Brixham, UK); Richard Handy (Plymouth University); Dean Leverett (WCA Environment, U.K), Melanie Netherton (FERA), Danielle Ashton (Environment Agency).

Deadlines
Abstract Submission - Friday 15th July 2011.
Registration deadline including payment - Monday 22nd August 2011.

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 to the venue in central London (http://www.charlesdarwinhouse.co.uk/Location/Travelinformation.aspx) and local hotels can be found on the Darwin House website: http://www.charlesdarwinhouse.co.uk/Location/Nearbyaccommodation.aspx 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
Non-Members: £195.00
Student members of SETAC & SEB: £90

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 deadline as above for the main conference.

Abstract submission and online registration for the conference, and/or the workshop:
Abstracts submission and registration will be available on line at the SEB website from the 2nd week of March 2011 (www.sebiology.org/management/meetings/index.php). Please apply early as the number of delegates will be capped if this popular meeting becomes oversubscribed. Enquiries on the abstract submission system can be made to Talja Dempster at the SEB office, Email: t.dempster@sebiology.org or telephone +44(0)2076852600.

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6th International Conference on the
Environmental Effects of Nanoparticles and Nanomaterials
The Royal Society, London, Monday 19th-Wednesday 21st September 2011

Engineered nanoparticles and nanomaterials offer many potential benefits to society and the nanotechnology industry is still in an exponential growth phase, but with increasing requirements for information on the safety and potential environmental effects of their products. Environmentally sustainable, and sensible use of nanotechnology, is underpinned by detailed knowledge of the fate, behaviour and biological effects of nanomaterials on organisms and ecosystems. Second generation nanomaterials are now emerging, and environmental effects of these materials need to be established. This meeting is the sixth international meeting on this topic following the success of the 5th meeting held in Clemson, USA, last year. The venue for 2011 will be the prestigious Royal Society building in London, UK. Presentations are welcome on all areas of nanoscience, and the themes below are especially encouraged:

• Chemical and physical properties of manufactured or natural nanoparticles and other nanomaterials in the environment.
• Fate, behaviour, interaction and biogeochemistry.
• Toxicological and ecotoxicology.
• Effects of nanomaterials on microbes, plants, animals, and ecosystems.
• Detection, measurement and bioassays for nanosubstances.
• Environmental risk assessment, life cycle analysis, modelling, human health.
• Environmental and industrial applications of nanotechnologies.
• Horizon scanning for new materials and knowledge transfer on effects.
• Regulation, legislation, policy and public perception of nanotechnology.

Invited Speakers:
To be confirmed from the USA, Canada, Europe, Asia, Australia.

Key Dates:
Feb 5 - Call for abstracts
May 20 - Deadline for abstracts
June 30 - Deadline for Early registration (£240, £390, £430)
July 31 - Deadline for Late registration (£280, £430, £470)

Further Informatio, Registration and Abstract Submission:
You are invited to submit abstracts for oral and poster presentations on any of the themes above. We would particularly encourage presentations on work that is in progress, as well as completed work. Young scientists working at the bench are also encouraged to attend.

Abstract and Registration:
Go to the Society for Experimental Biology, meetings page for information on the abstract submission process and for registration. http://www.sebiology.org/meetings/index.php Administrative enquiries about abstract submission or registration/payment can be made to Talja Dempster at the SEB office: on 02076852600 or email t.dempster@sebiology.org.

Registration fees (including all meals):

Fees are inclusive of all meals and refreshments during the three day conference and include: full registration, oral sessions, poster sessions, lunch and refreshments during the day, hot evening meal and poster session on Monday, hot conference meal/social event on the Tuesday, and the book of abstracts.

On behalf of the organising committee: Prof. Richard Handy (Plymouth); Dr Eva Valsami-Jones (Natural History Museum); Prof. Richard Owen (ECEHH); Dr Frank vd Kammer (Vienna), Prof. Stephen Klaine (Clemson, USA); Prof. Jamie Lead (Birmingham, UK). Scientific enquires to Richard Handy (rhandy@plymouth.ac.uk).

Nano Chemistry and Ecotoxicology Training Workshop 22nd and 23rd September 2011.
The course is aimed at PhD students and early career scientists wanting practical training in aspects of nanoparticle characterisation and ecotoxicity assays. The practical course will run for two days, hosted locally in laboratories at Imperial College.

Registration fee for the course: PhD student members: £250. Others: £300. The fee includes the training and lunch. Register by the deadlines on the meeting link above. Book early as places are limited. Scientific enquires to Dr Valsami-Jones (e.valsami-jones@nhm.ac.uk).

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