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Two National Toxicology Societies Celebrate 25 Years in 2004

In 2004, the Dutch Society for Toxicology will celebrate its 25th anniversary. In honour of this anniversary a special two-day meeting will be organised June 10-11, 2004. National and international speakers, covering the broad field of toxicology will be invited to give insight in the past, present and future of their field of research. Further details concerning the programme and registration will be announced at the website of the Dutch Society for Toxicology, www.toxicologie.nl.

Also in 2004 (April 21-24th) The British Toxicology Society will celebrate 25 years of existence at its Annual Congress at Heriot Watt in Scotland. Although there will be an opportunity to reminisce, the emphasis will be on looking to the future and a wide range of topics relating to understanding mechanisms through new “omic” and in vitro technologies, the study of cytokines and PPAR-mediated effects. In addition, more applied symposia on dealing with uncertainties in risk assessment and an evaluation of bioassays will be covered as well as a range of keynote speakers. Further details can be obtained from www.thebts.org.