18th International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances and Health

14 - 19 September 2024, Crete, Greece

Introduction

The International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances and Health (ISPTS) is the premier event for scientists and experts to discuss the latest research progress and developments in the areas of persistent and emerging contaminants. Previous ISPTS, held since 2004, have been hosted and organized by prominent academic institutions around the world.

The 18th International Symposium on Persistent Toxic Substances and Health (ISPTS-2024) will be held in Chania, Crete, Greece and is organized by the Technical University of Crete, The Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences of CAS, and Nanjing University.

ISPTS-2024 REGULAR CONFERENCE TOPICS

1. Sources, transport and fate of PTS

2. Emerging contaminants of concern

3. Toxicology and eco-toxicology of PTS

4. Analytical and bioanalytical methods

5. Risk assessment of PTS, and modeling their fate and toxicity

6. Mitigation and remediation of PTS, emerging, and other contaminants

7. Effects of PTS on human health

ISPTS-2024 SPECIAL CONFERENCE TOPICS

8. Nature-based solutions for tackling PTS contamination

9. Microplastics and nanoplastics

CONFERENCE Co-CHAIRS
Nicolas Kalogerakis (Technical University of Crete, Greece)
Guibin Jiang (Research Center for Eco-Environmental Sciences, CAS, China)
Rong Ji (Nanjing University, China)