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Dear members of the Slovenian Society of Toxicology,

We are concluding a year in which we hosted the EUROTOX 2023 congress as the central toxicological event in Europe. After efforts to successfully apply and then the postponement of the congress due to the COVID-19 pandemic, we finally have realized and had a very successful congress. In organizing the event, members of the society participated in the local organizing committee. On behalf of the STD society, we would like to extend our special thanks to the president of the local organizing committee, dr. Lucija Perharič. Thanks to her dedication and continuous efforts we were selected as the host of the EUROTOX congress and were able to successfully fulfill this role. The administrative board also thanks to all other colleagues in the local organizing committee and all members who participated at the congress.

We have also organized the sixth congress of the Slovenian Toxicology Society, with internationally recognized speakers and an interesting topic on banned substances in sports. The proceedings are available on the society’s website.

Overall we have had a very successful year, which should serve as an encouragement for the future. In the coming period, we will organize the seventh congress and we will prepare for the elections, since in 2024 the mandate of the members of administrative board of the society is expiring.

We invite you to further continue to participate in the work of the society and participate to the society’s newsletter (IF = 2.1) either as authors or reviewers in the new year. At the same time, we thank the members who have donated part of their income tax to the society.

We wish you a happy and pleasant Christmas and New Year holidays! May the new year be kind and full of success!

STD administrative board

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Pharmaceutical pollution of the world’s rivers

Researchers of the Veterinary Faculty of University of Ljubljana participated in a new high-profile global study of river pollution by active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), led and coordinated by the University of York (UK). As the study looked at 258 rivers from all continents, including Antarctica, with a single approach to sampling, analytical methodology and statistical processing, it has been the first truly global-scale investigation of medical contamination in the environment. Ljubljanica was among the least polluted rivers, included in this research.

A summary of the study, with a link to its publication, is available at the website of the Veterinary Faculty of University of Ljubljana:

https://www.vf.uni-lj.si/novice/raziskovalci-veterinarske-fakultete-ul-s-sodelovanjem-v-odmevni-globalni-studiji-potrdili

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EUROTOX 2021

26th to 29th September 2021, Copenhagen,Denmark

The Danish Society for Toxicology and Pharmacology in conjunction with EUROTOX organize 56th congress EUROTOX 2021 –

˝Toxicology of the next generation – Combined efforts in the quest for safer chemicals and medicines˝in Copenhagen, the capital of Denmark.  

More info are available at congress webpage www.eurotox2021.com.

Registration and abstract submission are open the abstract submission deadline is 31 March 2021.

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In memoriam prof. dr. Valentin Skubic

We announce the sad news about death of professor dr. Valentin Skubic, honorary member of the Slovenian Toxicological Society (STD).

Prof. Skubic was one of the founding members of STD. His participation in the establishment and work of the STD was a reflection of his many years of work in the field of toxicology (and pharmacology), as evidenced in his rich biography and bibliography. Due to his top expertise, he has participated in the work of various bodies, committees and commissions and industry related to various fields of toxicology. As a university professor in the field of pharmacology with toxicology at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine on University of Ljubljana and head of the Institute of Physiology, Pharmacology and Toxicology, he selflessly passed on his experience to numerious undergraduate and postgraduate students and associates.

Rest in peace dear professor!

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EUROTOX 2018

EUROTOX 2018 – 1st Newsletter – June, 2018
Dear EUROTOX 2018 delegates,
The upcoming EUROTOX congress is approaching fast and we are very much looking forward to welcoming you in the exciting city of Brussels, Belgium in September, 2018!
On behalf of the whole Organizing Committee, we thank you very much in advance for your participation and are sending some useful & important information below.
Programme
The detailed programme is available online: EUROTOX 2018 Detailed Programme
It comprises 6 Continuing Education Courses, 28 scientific sessions as well as keynote lectures from key scientists, among others: Michael Siegrist, from the ETH Zürich, Switzerland; Masayuki Yamamoto, Tokyo University, Japan; Nigel J Gooderham, Imperial College London, UK; Sam Cohen, University of Nebraska, United States of America; Ruth Roberts, University of Birmingham, United Kingdom, and Manasi Nandi, King’s College London, UK.
Furthermore, three slots for short oral communications as well as two poster sessions are scheduled. The list of all accepted short oral and poster presentations will be online in the beginning of next week the latest.
Please note that, this year, the programme is very dense and includes two outstanding keynote lectures on Wednesday, 5 September, 2018. You might therefore wish to arrange your travel schedule accordingly.
Late Breaking Abstracts
Submissions of late abstracts are now possible until July 12, 2018. For late abstract submission, congress registration is required first.
Please find detailed information on late breaking abstracts online: EUROTOX 2018 Abstracts
E-Posters
E-Posters for submitted abstracts may be uploaded until August 22, 2018. To upload your e-poster please log-in to your abstract submission account, go to “My presentation” and click on the button “Accept presentation”. After that please click on “upload” and follow the instructions.
Congress Dinner, September 4, 2018
The congress dinner marks one of the highlights during EUROTOX 2018, offering an exceptional evening including culinary delights, free visits of the museum and entertaining music. Attendees can hence experience the well-known Belgian “savoir-vivre”.
The congress dinner will take place in the museum AUTOWORLD Brussels. This vintage car museum is located in the city center, in the southern hall of the Cinquantenaire Park with the famous triumphal arch. The museum hosts a large and varied collection of over 250 vintage European and American automobiles from the late 19th century until the seventies.
During this evening, attendees can exploit its unique atmosphere and discover the exceptional car collection in the premises. After having enjoyed finest Belgian cuisine accompanied by first class wines, delegates may continue networking with colleagues and friends, visit the exhibits, and celebrate to entertaining music in a dynamic atmosphere favourable for networking.
Kindly note: Entrance to the Congress Dinner will only be permitted for delegates with a valid ticket. If you have not secured your ticket yet (please check your confirmation of registration/invoice), you may do so by contacting us in writing:
Registration Office EUROTOX 2018 registration@eurotox-congress.com
Social Events
In order to make your stay at EUROTOX 2018 in Brussels as pleasant and memorable as possible, numerous social activities are organised during the congress days, such as the following:
On Sunday evening, there will be a Welcome Reception for all registered delegates and accompanying persons in the exhibition area – your first networking opportunity to get in touch with colleagues, clients and friends.
You may also join the Tuesday “morning run” to perfectly start your congress day!
On Wednesday afternoon, you may choose between several interesting social tours, e.g. the visit of the Paracelse portrait in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts of Belgium or Greeters walking tours to discover Brussels.
Detailed information about these activities and how to register for it can be found online: EUROTOX 2018 Social Events
Exhibitors & Sponsors
The accompanying exhibition already comprises 61 exhibitors from the pharmaceutical, chemical and biotechnological industry. To review the list of applied exhibitors & sponsors, please visit our online: EUROTOX 2018 Sponsors & Exhibitors
Meet one of our industry partners – Douglas Connect:
Data is an intrinsic part of 21st Century science. Optimizing one’s own data, making data from different sources comprehensible is crucial to success. Douglas Connect brings an exceptional mix of scientists and software developers to this task. Based in Basel’s pharmaceutical/chemical hub, Douglas Connect manages international collaborative projects in drug safety, environmental chemistry and risk assessment and is known for the integrated services it offers corporate clients. At EuroTox, Douglas Connect joins with Biopredic International to integrate knowledge of cell biology and in vitro pharmacokinetics with in silico models to create solutions in integrated testing and risk assessment.
VISA Requirements
Participants from member countries of the European Union just need a valid ID for travelling to Portugal. Delegates from America, Australia, Canada, New Zealand, Japan or other countries require a valid passport. Most of the visitors from other foreign countries may stay in Belgium for a time period of three months without visa. We recommend checking the conditions with your local authorities in due time in advance.
Facebook
Updated information will be also announced on Facebook. EUROTOX invites you to share your comments with us.

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