International Congress of Toxicology (ICT)

Next IUTOX Congress:

IUTOX 2010 (XII International Congress of Toxicology), July 19–23, 2010, Barcelona, Spain.

Executive Committee Nominations

We are at the beginning of the election process for the Executive Committee that will conclude with elections at the 22 July 2010 IUTOX General Assembly in Barcelona, Spain at the International Congress of Toxicology XII. The election process is set out below as defined by days before the IUTOX General Assembly:

270 days (by 23 October 2009)
Secretary-General requests that Member Societies submit candidate names to the Chairman of the Nominating Committee (by 20 February 2010).

By 4 March, 2010, the Chairman of the Nominating Committee will provide a provisional slate of names to the Secretary-General.

120 days (by 24 March 2010)
Member Societies (in groups of 3) may make additional nominations to the Secretary- General.

90 days (by 23 April 2010)
Secretary-General sends the final list of nominees to the Member Societies.

30 days (by 22 June 2010)
Member Societies may vote by secret ballot via postal or e-mail ballot OR may vote at the 22 July, 2010 General Assembly.

We are now at step 1, in which I request Member Societies to provide candidate names for President-Elect, Vice-President, Secretary-General, Treasurer and five (5) Directors. We are also accepting nominations for President, since the President-Elect was unable to fulfill her 2007– 2010 term. Please send all nominations to Ali Esat Karakaya, Chair of the Nominating Committee. The term of office is for 3 years, from July 2010 until July 2013. Dr. Karakaya and the Nominating Committee will consider all suggestions.

Please complete the nomination form and return it electronically to Dr. Karakaya by January 18, 2010.

Interested in Hosting 9CTDC in 2015 or ICTXIV in 2016?

The opportunity to host the ICT and CTDC meetings is only open to IUTOX member societies. It's not too soon to start planning ahead! Here is the timeline for submitting your bid to host a future IUTOX meeting:

July 10, 2009—IUTOX issues a Call for Bids for 9CTDC (2015) and ICTXIV (2016)

March 1, 2010—Bids due to IUTOX Headquarters for review and recommendation by the IUTOX Executive Committee for inclusion in General Assembly materials at the ICTXII Barcelona meeting

July 2010—Member societies vote on ICTXIV and 9CTDC venues at the ICXII General Assembly

IUTOX 2013 (XIII International Congress of Toxicology), Seul, Korea.

Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC)

The International Congress of Toxicology (ICT) has been held triennially in various countries since its inaugural meeting in Toronto, Canada in 1977. Thirtythree years later, the Spanish Association of Toxicology will host ICT XII in Barcelona, Spain from July 19–23, 2010. Toxicologists from around the world will share their recent findings with their international colleagues and other ICT XII delegates. By attending ICT XII, you will learn of 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. All this while making new friends and renewing old acquaintances at a Congress that is expected to attract over 2,500 delegates.

ICT Awards

ICT Meetings: IUTOX organizes the largest and most prestigious International Congress on Toxicology (ICT) every three years, offering the opportunity to learn the latest developments in toxicological science and regulation through general scientific sessions and continuing education classes. On a personal level, it provides the opportunity for you to present your own work to this, the largest and most diverse audience of toxicologists, allowing you to network with others in the same field. And, of course, it provides an opportunity for social activities at the conference in different parts of the world (Seattle 1995, Paris in 1998, Brisbane 2001, Tampere 2004, and Montreal 2007).

ICT XI 2007
The Eleventh International Congress of Toxicology was held from July 15–19, 2007 in Montreal, Canada. The chosen theme "Toxicology: Discovery Serving Society," emphasized the role of the science of toxicology throughout the world as a scientific force for the betterment of humanity.

The ICT XI scientific program featured 35 symposia on topics relevant to fundamental and applied toxicology, informative round table discussion sessions and a topical debate; all relevant to ICT XI's theme: "Toxicology: Discovery Serving Society". The prestigious Deichmann Lecture was delivered by Professor Allan Okey, University of Toronto, an international authority on the role of the aryl hydrocarbon (Ah) receptor in toxicological responses. Prior to the start of ICT XI, there was a day of continuing education courses. In addition, there was a commercial exhibition and an extensive number of social events were enjoyed. Downloadable details of all relevant Congress information may be found on our Web site at www.ict2007.org.

See the photos from from ICT XI

For further information, please visit the Congress Web site at: www.ict2007.org or contact the Secretariat at ict2007@nrc.ca.

ICT XI is sponsored by the Society of Toxicology of Canada, organized by the National Research Council of Canada under the auspices of IUTOX.

ICT XI 2007 Meeting Web Site

ICT XII 2010 Meeting Web Site

Every three years, during the International Congress of Toxicology, the General Assembly of IUTOX votes for the site of an International Congress of Toxicology. The ballot at the General Assembly takes place six years in advance of the date of the Inte rnational Congress, thus allowing ample time for planning and preparation. In the General Assembly, all national and regional IUTOX Member Societies in good standing have the right to vote. A Member Society in good standing means a society that has paid i ts membership fee. The voting power of each society depends on the number of individual members in the Society. If a Member Society fails to pay its membership fee in due time, it loses its right to vote in the General Assembly.

Only proposals from IUTOX Member Societies can be considered for a venue for an International Congress of Toxicology. Proposals from Member Societies to host an International Congress must be sent in the form of a proposal to the Secretary-General of IUTOX who will report the proposal to the Executive Committee for evaluation. The President of IUTOX will submit valid proposals to the General Assembly, which will then decide the Host Society by secret ballot.

All invitations to host an International Congress should be received by the Secretary-General at least six months prior to the General Assembly at which they are to be considered. Each IUTOX Member Society bidding for the International Congress has the possibility to shortly introduce the bid to the General Assembly. The following issues should be considering when preparing a proposal for the General Assembly.

The proposal shall be presented in a written form to the Secretary-General of IUTOX. It shall include a letter of invitation by the bidding society, and the material that will be used to support the proposal should be enclosed. Usually bidding soc ieties prepare a booklet that contains the bidding material.

Selection of the proposed congress venue, i.e. the congress city and convention center, should be done with care. It is important to consider the geographical location of the venue, i.e. to guarantee that it is within easy reach for international travel. The bidding material must include the proposed dates of the Congress. The bidding society should indicate how it plans to organize the Congress, and include names of key individuals within the organizing committee, e.g. the president, treasurer, chairperson of the program committee, and chairperson of the local organizing committee. It is a good idea to include an organizational plan of the congress in the bidding material.

The budget of the Congress is a key element of the proposal. The Budget shall be prepared for 750 and 1500 participants separately for assessing the potential of the Congress to provide revenue for IUTOX. A detailed budgetary plan for the expenses and income of the Congress, including proposed registration fees are required. The bidding materials for International Congresses of Toxicology should also contain information how continuing education courses during the congress will be organized.

ICT Planning Timeline (doc)

General

Proposals from Member Societies to host an International Congress must be sent in the form of a proposal to the Secretary-General of IUTOX; who will report the proposal to the Executive Committee for evaluation. The President of IUTOX will submit valid proposals to the Geneal Assembly, which will decide on the host Society by secret ballot. All such invitations must be received by the General Assembly at least six months in advance of the General Assembly at which they are to be considered. The decisio n will be taken at the General Assembly about six years before the date of the International Congress of Toxicology, thus allowing ample time for planning. IUTOX has prepared these notes as quidance to the National Society responsible for the organization with the objective of achieving a healthy relationship between the National Society and the IUTOX Executive Committee and General Assembly.

IUTOX requests that the following items will be acted on by the National Society:

Organization

An Organizing Committee and Scientific Program Committee (and any other appropriate Committees) should be appointed by the National Society. While membership is the responsibility of the National Society, consideration should be given to having in ternational representation on the Scientific Program Committee. One or two members of the Organizing Committee of the previous ICT (preferably the President of the Congress and the Chairman of the Scientific Committee) should be appointed to the current Organizing Committee to ensure that experiences are transferred.

Finance

For each International Congress of Toxicology, there shall be constituted a Finance Committee. IUTOX will offer an interest free loan the amount of which is to be agreed between IUTOX and the host Society. The Budget should be prepared with the object of not making a loss. IUTOX will not be responsible for underwriting any loss. Any profits arising from the conference (including publishing income) will be divided between IUTOX and the National Society on a 2/3:1/3 basis. The local Organizing Committee should make suitable arrangements to prevent any financial loss which might be sustained, being borne by itself or IUTOX.

Scientific Program

The Scientific Program Committee will be appointed by the Organizing Committee. At least one person from the IUTOX council will on the Scientific Program Committee and act as liaison between IUTOX and ICT. The keynote presentation at the ICT is the Deichmann lecture. The Organizing Committee should propose to the IUTOX Executive Committee the names of two candidates who might be selected to deliver the Deichmann lecture. The Executive Committee will mak e the final selection. The lecture is endowed and the IUTOX Treasurer will prepare a cheque for US$1,000 to be given to the lecturer by the Chairman of the session. The invited speakers should reflect the international makeup of the IUTOX membership. The program should aim to continue collaboration between IUTOX and other international organizations with a scientific interest in toxicology.

Proceedings

A book of abstracts should be available for registrants. The proceedings should be published by a qualified publisher, and taking account of all competitive bids. The cost of proceedings should be included in the registration fee. A special issue of Trends in Pharmacological Sciences (affiliated to IUTOX) may be published in conjunction with the Congress. The Organizing Committee should make contact with the Editor to discuss arrangements.

IUTOX

The Organizing Committee should make provision for paying the registration fee of IUTOX Executive Committee members. IUTOX will cover travel and accomodation expenses and daily allowances of IUTOX Executive Committee members. The Organizing Committee should arrange rooms for IUTOX Executive Committee and General Assembly meetings. Details are available from the IUTOX Secretary-General.

Security

Appropriate security measures must be arranged to maintain the integrity of the meeting.

Advertising

Details of the scientific programme and other arrangements should be advertised via the IUTOX Newsletter.

Exit Report

The Organizing Committee should prepare a report for submission to the IUTOX Executive Committee on the outcome of ICT, including audited financial accounts, lists of registrants and any items which may be of value in organizing future ICT's.

 

Past ICT Meetings
 

ICT XI Meeting—Final Report

ICT X Meeting

ICT X Abstracts:
For general availability and price questions see the following url: http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/pricingavailabilityform.cws_home/pricingavailabilityform
Or contact Liz Perill, Publishing Editor for the toxicology journals at
e.perill@elsevier.com

ICT IX Meeting