IOM Scientist to chair 2nd Nanotoxicology Conference

Following the success of the 1st Nanotoxicology Conference in Cambridge , MA the 2nd Nanotoxicology Conference is to take place from 19th-21st April 2007 , San Servolo, Venice , Italy . Its theme is 'Progress and Future Perspectives', and it is to be chaired by Dr Lang Tran, Director of Toxicology at the IOM.

The Conference aims to bring together Scientists from across the Nanotechnology field to present and discuss the latest findings and ideas and their impact on society. Topics to be addessed include: Particle characterisation, Toxicology and ecotoxicology, Exposure and Risk Assessment, Strategic international research efforts and Regulatory issues.

The event will be of particular interest to toxicologists, eco-toxicologists, metrologists, risk and exposure assessors, nanotechnology scientists, members of industry and governmental regulatory agencies, and societal stakeholders.

For more information:

http://www.informaworld.com/smpp/nanotoxconference

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