The Hispanic Organization of Toxicologists (HOT) has provided travel awards for the past seven years to Hispanic students and postdoctoral trainees working in the area of toxicology research. The HOT travel award is offered to outstanding young scientists of Hispanic origin to help with the associated costs of presenting their research at and attending the SOT Annual Meeting. Our organization places particular emphasis on high quality research that includes, but is not limited to, Hispanic population issues pertinent to the USA and Latin America. We look forward to continuing to provide a competitive travel award and encouraging the participation of all Hispanic students and postdoctoral trainee members of HOT. HOT will give preference to first-time applicants with a high quality research background. Previous winners may apply with the understanding that the likelihood of winning a second award may be linked to funding availability after all first-time applicant winners have been selected. The award consists of $750.00 and a beautiful plaque for your lab or office space.

To apply for the HOT Travel Award, candidates must comply with the following requirements:

1. Applicant must be an undergraduate, graduate or post-graduate fellow
2. Applicant must be BOTH an SOT and HOT member (or applicant) of Hispanic origin
3. Applicant must be first author of an abstract submitted and accepted for the 2012 SOT Annual Meeting
4. Applicant must submit a copy of the complete abstract accepted by SOT and a letter of recommendation from a mentor (not to exceed one page)
5. Documents must be received no later than 11:59PM Eastern Standard Time(EST) on January 12, 2012

HOT is proud to welcome all interested Hispanic young toxicologists to join us in our journey to make a global impact through our organization.

All documents are to be e-mailed to: Betina Lew, Ph.D. and a copy also sent to: Pedro L. Del Valle, Ph.D.

Más información:
http://www.toxicology.org/isot/sig/hot/awards.asp

Within the last decade, new scientific evidence on the health impact of contaminants has been reported and current study methodologies have allowed the identification of previously unrecognized chronic immune, nephrotoxic, neurodevelopmental, genotoxic and other health effects, particularly duringchildhood, the most vulnerable life stage , and in workers, the most directly exposed group.

More information and knowledge about all these issues are required in many countries in order to take action towards prevention, education and policy considerations. In fact, in many countries (especially developing ones) the potential exposure to environmental risks either via contaminated food ingestion or polluted air – is yet to be recognized in the context of public health. There is a need to recognize the problem, assess its magnitude and plan interventions to stop exposure, including policy-related measures.

Improved networking will enable the planning of intersectoral preventive and remedial actions and fulfill the international commitments made. In fact, although a number of international agreements are being or have been achieved, further progress in the their country implementation needs to be strengthened.

Dear all,

We will be holding the II Regional Congress of the Latin America Regional Group of the Society for Risk Analysis in Bogota City, Colombia, April 9th-12th, 2012. There will be pre-congress courses, international experts lecturing on Climate Change, Natural Threats, New Technologies, and Contamination/Environmental Health, and the traditional poster and oral presentation sessions with colleagues coming from all over the Americas.

Technicians, Researchers, Consultants and Gov officers with interests in all disciplines related to the Risk Analysis arena may find a unique opportunity to learn of what is being doing in the region, plan collaborations with colleagues, participate in SRA-LA development, and meet professionals from Academia, Government, Industry and Consulting sectors, a same time/same place chance for moving forward in your capacities!!

I would just need to add that this II Congress will be conducted in a place plenty of attractions, from montains and lakes to islands and beaches.