Following the feedback from last year’s Annual Meeting, we are excited to announce that this year’s edition will focus on the critical topic microplastics where leading experts will dive deeper into this rapidly evolving field. The theme of the meeting is ‘Unmasking Microplastics: Impacts, Challenges and Implications for (Eco)Toxicology’.
We are delighted to be co-organizing this year’s edition for the second time with the Belgian Environmental Mutagen Society (BEMS) on the 4th of December at Sciensano premises in Brussels (Auditorium Storck, Rue Ernest Blerot, 1070 Anderlecht).
During this event, you will receive an introduction and general concepts of to the field of microplastics, you will gain insights into cutting-edge detection methodologies, including Pyr-GC/MS coupled with sp-ICP/MS and various microscopy techniques, and together we will explore the presence and impact of microplastics in agricultural soil.
Furthermore, we will discuss the interdisciplinary advancements in ecotoxicology, analytics, and human health related to microplastics. We will also address toxicity through in vivo and alternative models, as well as the significant challenges microplastics pose for risk assessment, specifically concerning data quality and health effects. The day will conclude with discussions on mitigation measures, insights into EU-funded research, and an awards ceremony before the meeting’s closure.
Similar to previous editions, a dedicated Young Scientists Competition will provide a platform for young researchers to present their work, and you will have plenty of networking opportunities during the coffee breaks and poster sessions.
For more information about the 2025 Annual Meeting, including abstract submission for the Young Scientist Competition, poster presentations, registration details and deadlines, visit the BelTox website.