September 21-24, 2008, Beijing
First Circular(call for abstract)
GENERAL MESSAGE AND TOPICS
The Environmental health effects of Persistent Toxic Substances (PTS) have been caused great concern and are becoming a very hot scientific research issues during recent years. Focused on their long distance transportation, surface effects and mechanism, bioaccumulation and biomagnification, degradation and toxicology, a lot of new research results and achievements have been obtained by scientists worldwide. The “5th International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances” promises to be more exciting than the past events. It will offer more opportunities for participants to interact, exchange ideas and provide a platform for potential future collaborations among its participants. Prospective authors are invited to submit their abstracts on the following topic areas:
1） Emerging Chemical Contaminants
2） Heavy Metal Pollution and Element speciation
3） Regional PTS Pollution
4） PTS control technique and remediation
SYMPOSIUM SPONSOR
National Natural Science Foundation of China
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
Committee of Analytical Toxicology, Chinese Society of Toxicology
SYMPOSIUM ORGANIZER
State Key Laboratory of Environmental Chemistry and Ecotoxicology, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences(RCEES), Chinese Academy of Sciences
Innovative Research Team of Persistent Toxic Substances, Chinese Academy of Sciences
INTERNATIONAL ACADEMIC STEERING COMMITTEE
Dr. Heidelore Fiedler(Scientific Affairs Officer, UNEP Chemicals Branch)
Prof. Jerry Schnoor(University of Iowa, USA)
Prof. John Giesy(Michagan State University, USA)
Prof. Joseph Suflita(University of Oklahoma, USA)
Prof. Frank Wannia(University of Torranto, Canada)
Prof. Kelvin Jones(Lacanster University, UK)
Prof. John Crittenden(Arizona State University, USA)
Prof. Shinsuke Tanabe(Ehime University, Japan)
Prof. Zhang Weixian (Lehigh University,USA)
Prof. Paul K.S.Lam(City University, Hong Kong, China)
Prof. Ling Yongjian(Tsinghua University, Taibei, China)
Prof. Li An(University of Illinois at Chicago, USA)
Prof. Chris Le(University of Alberta, Canada)
Prof. Zhou Jizhong(University of Oklahoma, USA)
Prof. Jimmy Yu(Hong Kong Chinese University, Hong Kong, China)
Prof. Joe Zhao(Agriculture and Environment Division, Rothamsted Research, UK)
Prof. Zuo Yuegang(University of Massachusetts at Dartmouth, USA)
LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
Dr. Guibin Jiang (RCEES, China)
Dr. Minghui Zheng (RCEES, China)
Dr. Jinming Lin (RCEES, China)
Dr. Zhongwe Cai(Hong Kong Baptist University, China)
Dr. Zijian Wang (RCEES, China)
Dr. Yongguan Zhu (RCEES, China)
Dr. Gang Pan (RCEES, China)
Dr. Lianghong Guo (RCEES, China)
Dr. Yuguo Du (RCEES, China)
Dr. Shuzhen Zhang (RCEES, China)
Dr. Hailin Wang (RCEES, China)
Dr. Benzhan Zhu (RCEES, China)
Dr. Chuanyong Jing (RCEES, China)
Dr. Yaqi Cai (RCEES, China)
Dr. Jingfu Liu (RCEES, China)
Dr. Qinghua Zhang (RCEES, China)
Dr. Kewu Yang (RCEES, China)
SUBMISSION OF ABSTRACT
This symposium will consist of plenary lectures, keynote speakers, oral presentations and posters. One full A4 page of abstract including author’s names, their affiliations and the abstract should be submitted by e-mails to: pts@rcees.ac.cn or klecet@rcees.ac.cn
VENUE
Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, Chinese Academy of Sciences
Haidian District, 18,Shuangqing Road, Beijing
DEADLINE
Submission of abstracts: before August 10, 2008
SYMPOSIUM TIME SCHEDULE
September 21, Registration
September 22-23, Formal symposium
September 24, Social program
LANGUAGE
English will be the official language for the entire event.
REGISTRATION FEE
A regular of 200 US $ will be charged. For students, the registration fee is 100 US $.
TOURISM IN BEIJING
With its history of civilization long as over five thousand years and its very diverse topography and geology, China has not only many ancient wonders but also numerous colorful natural beauties. In particular, Beijing, the capital, the politics, culture and science center of China, is a city of long history and one of the focal areas of most fascinating tourist attractions in China. This meeting will organize one-day Great Wall tour or one-day Forbidden City-Temple of Heaven tour. For long distance travel within China, such as Beijing to Xi’an, is also possible. The organizing committee will help participators to contact with local travel agency.
SYMPOSIUM SECRETARIAT
Dr. Kewu Yang, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
Ms. Jingjing Wu, Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences
Tel: 8610-62849334, 62849339
Fax: 8610-62849371
E-mail: pts@rcees.ac.cn or klecet@rcees.ac.cn
Address: P.O. Box 2871, Beijing, 100085, China