Under the auspices of
Brazilian Society of Toxicology and
International Union of Toxicology
Organization – A. Wallace Hayes, USA and Silvia B.M. Barros, Brazil
The Aim
As risk assessment is introduced into the registration procedure of Latin America countries there will be an increasing need for the well -trained toxicologists to better understand the process leading to sound scientifically supported risk analysis and risk management decisions.
This workshop is based on the previous 20 years of experience of the Risk Assessment Summer School (RASS – www.iutox.org/rass) sponsored by the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX), with emphasis on learning rather than teaching. The objectives of the workshop are to offer young Latin American toxicologists unique opportunities (1) to broaden their knowledge and experience in the field of chemical risk assessment and (2) to better understand the data evaluation process.
The workshop has been designed to include a limited number of formal lectures with plenty of time for discussions and student mentoring based on these lectures, faculty cases and most importantly, study cases written by the participants in advance of the workshop.
The participant’s study cases should reflect local/national problems of importance to the their country of origin.
The Venue
Hotel Senac Águas de São Pedro - www.hoteis.sp.senac.br
DATES
March, 21 to 29, 2009
Outline
· Lectures and discussions of faculty cases devoted to the following major areas: pesticides, drugs, industrial chemicals, consumer products
Ø General principles of toxicology and risk analysis
Ø General and organ toxicology
Ø Immunotoxicology
Ø Reproduction toxicology
Ø Mutagenicity
Ø Carcinogenicity
Ø Exposure assessment: dietary and workers
Ø Risk evaluation
· Group and plenary discussion of the study cases written by the participants
The Faculty
Silvia Barros, Brazil
João Lauro Camargo, Brazil
Elaine Faustman, USA
Wallace Hayes, USA
Elizabeth de Souza Nascimento, Brazil
Leah Rosenheck, USA
Gisela de Aragão Umbuzeiro, Brazil
The faculty will tutor all discussions and be present during the whole workshop. Participants will be grouped together in groups of 5-6 with a faculty mentor (faculty will rotate so that each group of participants will work will all the faculty). Between group discussions, the faculty will be available to work with participants individually as the need arises.
Who can apply
Participants who
Ø Are scientifically qualified in toxicology
Ø Have some working experience
Ø Can communicate in fluent English
Ø Are preferentially not more than 35 years of age
Ø A PhD level is desirable
The organizers based upon merit, geographical distribution through Latin America, affiliation and area of interest, will select a maximum of 25 participants to attend the workshop.
Fee – US$ 3,000.00 (three thousand dollar)
The fee includes accommodation in single occupancy, full board and social events.
A limited number of fellowships/partial fellowships will be available, on request, along with the application, and on a competitive bases, for participants with non industrial affiliation.
A letter of recommendation from the National Society of Toxicology (if exists) is requested.
A letter from the applicant stating that they request a workshop fellowships/partial fellowships and why they need the fellowship. A Letter of Recommendation from the National Society of Toxicology should be part of the application for those participants requesting support.
The application must be submitted no later than January 5th to:
Prof. Silvia B.M. Barros
Sociedade Brasileira de Toxicologia
Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 580 – Bl. 13B – 05508-000 - São Paulo – SP
E-mail: eventos@sbtox.org.br; smbarros@usp.br
Informations:
Professor Silvia B.M. Barros
Sociedade Brasileira de Toxicologia
Av. Prof. Lineu Prestes, 580 – 05508-000 - São Paulo – SP
Telefone – 55 11 3091-3631, 3091-3632, 3031-1857 Fax 55 11 3031-1857
E-mail: eventos@sbtox.org.br