12th International Congress of Toxicology (ICTXII)

简介（由申请人提供）：国际毒理学联合会（IUTOX）每三年举办一次规模最大、最负盛名的国际毒理学大会，通过普通科学会议和继续教育课程，为科学家、政府监管机构和行业成员提供了解毒理学科学和法规最新发展的机会。第12届国际毒理学大会（ICTXII）将于2010年7月19日至23日在西班牙巴塞罗那举行。来自世界各地的毒理学家将分享他们的最新发现，与会者将了解毒理学科学的最新进展，听取国际知名演讲者和主要研究人员的意见，并能够讨论当药物或化学品对人类，动物和环境产生不利影响时出现的复杂问题。IUTOX正在向NIEHS寻求两种旅行奖学金的支持。初级和高级毒理学家旅行奖学金的重点是帮助来自发展中国家或最不发达国家的科学家参加ICTXII会议，以帮助这些科学家返回本国，以便更好地解决众多紧迫的毒理学问题。青年毒理学家旅行奖学金（12名，每人750美元）将针对处于职业生涯早期阶段（35岁以下）的毒理学家。简历，摘要和提名来自国内毒理学学会。将优先考虑来自发展中国家和最不发达国家的申请人。高级毒理学家旅行研究金（6名，每人1 000美元）将面向发展中国家在本国毒理学学会参与组织活动（即在风险评估等领域提供指导、促进培训和教育机会）的毒理学家。

DESCRIPTION (provided by applicant): The International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) organizes the largest and most prestigious International Congress of Toxicology every three years, offering scientists, government regulators and members of industry the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in toxicological science and regulation through general scientific sessions and continuing education classes. The 12th International Congress of Toxicology (ICTXII) will be held July 19 - 23, 2010 in Barcelona, Spain. Toxicologists from around the world will share their recent findings and attendees will learn about the latest advances in the science of toxicology, hear from eminent international speakers and leading researchers, and be able to discuss the complex issues that arise when drugs or chemicals adversely impact humans, animals and the environment. IUTOX is seeking support from NIEHS for two types of travel fellowships. The Junior and Senior Toxicologist Travel Fellowships focus on helping scientists from developing or least developed countries attend the ICTXII meeting to help these scientists return to their home countries in a better position to solve numerous, urgent toxicology issues. The Junior Toxicologist Travel Fellowships (12 at $750 each) will be aimed at toxicologists at an early stage of their career (under 35 years of age). A CV, abstract and nomination from home toxicology society are required. Preference will be given to applicants from developing and least developed countries. The Senior Toxicologist Travel Fellowships (6 at $1,000 each) will be aimed at toxicologists from developing countries involved in organizational activities (i.e., mentoring, promoting training and educational opportunities in areas such as risk assessment) in their own national toxicology society. PUBLIC HEALTH RELEVANCE: The International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) organizes the largest and most prestigious International Congress on Toxicology every three years, offering scientists, government regulators and members of industry the opportunity to learn about the latest developments in toxicological science and regulation through general scientific sessions and continuing education classes. Funding requested for Junior and Senior Toxicologist Travel Fellowships to attend the 2010 International Congress of Toxicology will focus on helping scientists from developing or least developed countries attend the ICTXII meeting to help these scientists return to their home countries in a better position to solve numerous, urgent toxicology issues.