CALL FOR PAPERS

The Scientific Committee invites all professionals and researchers working in the field of toxicology to present papers relating to one of the Symposium's themes. Abstracts are invited for either oral or poster presentations. The objectives, methods, results and conclusions of reported work should be clearly stated in an approximately 250-word text in English. Recommended font is 12-point Times New Roman. An abstract has to include a title (capital letters), initials and surnames of authors, an affiliation and body. The presenting author's name should be underlined and adrress/phone/e-mail identified. Indicate your preference for an oral or poster presentation. Authors are requested to submit abstracts via regular mail (accompanied by a disquette) or, preferably, by e-mail as a Word file attachment to the Symposium Secretariat.
Oral presentations are limited to 20 minutes including a 5-minute question/discussion period. The equipment necessary for computer-based presentations or transparencies will be available on site. Maximum poster size is 1m (width) x 1.5m (height). Authors will be notified of their paper acceptance.

THEMES

• New Microscale Techniques to measure Contaminant Effects.
• Biotoxins.
• Endocrine disrupting chemicals.
• Genotoxicity/Mutagenicity/Immunotoxicity.
• Biodegradation and Bioremediation.
• Biomarkers and Biosensors.
• Interactive Effect of Chemicals.
• Aquatic and Terrestrial Application Studies with (micro)biotests (chemicals, drinking/surface/ground/marine waters, effluents, leachates, sediments, soils and solid waste).
• Laboratory Techniques and Field Validation.
• Risk/Hazard Evaluation.
• Biotesting and Environmental Control Strategy.
• Hot Spots and Accidental Spills.
• Hazardous Waste Management.
• Effluent Toxicity.
• On line toxicity monitoring.
• Biological contaminants: micro-techniques for detection of GMOs and transgenes.

SELECTED SUBMISSIONS - PUBLICATIONS

The Scientific Committee will assess and judge the relevance, originality and validity of submitted papers. The Scientific Committee will accept the papers, suggest a different format (e.g. poster instead of an oral presentation) or reject the submission altogether.
Decisions will be communicated by April 30. Papers will not be accepted until aspiring presenters have paid their Symposium registration fees.
Authors interested in having their papers published in the Special Issue of Environmental Toxicology which will contain material from the Symposium, can submit their manuscripts at the Symposium, or within one month after. The format should follow the Instructions to Authors for the journal (www.interscience.wiley. com). All submitted manuscripts will be subject to peer review through the normal refereeing process, and if accepted published in Environmental Toxicology (John Wiley & Sons).

OVERVIEW OF SYMPOSIUM PROGRAMMING
Sunday, June 12
• Pre-symposium workshops (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
• Welcoming cocktail (7 p.m. to 9 p.m.).
Monday, June 13
• Opening of the Symposium and start of
conferences (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
• Poster session (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
• Free evening to discover Skiathos.
Tuesday, June 14
• Conferences (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
• Poster session (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
• Wine and cheese party.
Wednesday, June 15
• Boat trip round Skiathos Island
(www.skiathos.gr) - Visit to Skopelos Island
(www.skopelos.gr).
• Traditional Greek dinner.
Thursday, June 16
• Conferences (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
• Poster session (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
• Banquet.
Friday, June 17
• Conferences (9 a.m to 5 p.m.).
• Close of the Symposium and presentation of
awards of excellence (5 p.m. to 6 p.m.).
Note:The Organizing Committee reserves the right to
modify programming.