SETAC North America 44th Annual Meeting

SETAC North America 44th Annual Meeting

[ 12–16 November 2023 - Louisville, Kentucky, USA (and online) ]



SETAC North America 44th Annual Meeting will be held 12–16 November 2023 in Louisville, Kentucky, and online.

Topics

  • 1 | Environmental Toxicology and Stress Response
  • 2 | Aquatic Toxicology, Ecology and Stress Response
  • 3 | Wildlife Toxicology, Ecology and Stress Response
  • 4 | Chemistry and Exposure Assessment
  • 5 | Environmental Risk Assessment
  • 6 | Engineering, Remediation and Restoration
  • 7 | Policy, Management and Communication
  • 8 | Systems Approaches

SETAC-IUR JOINT SESSION

"Considering Ecosystem Approaches to Characterize Effects of Ionizing Radiation, Including Changes in Ecosystem Services", in [5 | Environmental Risk Assessment]

Chairs: Lawrence Kapustka, Carmel Mothersill

Description: Over the past decade, members of the International Union of Radioecology and SETAC have explored the rationale for using an ecosystems approach to evaluate the effects of ionizing radiation in various settings. These settings range from mining sites where radioactive minerals are extracted, to processing sites, nuclear power plant emissions, and accidents. The focus of these efforts has been to provide greater ecological realism to the evaluations, especially in areas characterized by having complex social-ecological systems. In addition, the ecosystem approach is aligned with the stated protection goals and so provides better information to decision makers than the traditional reference animal and plant (RAP) approach.
Members of the IUR-SETAC working group have conducted laboratory and field studies on mechanisms of action, environmental distribution of radionuclides, measures and projection of received doses in plants and wildlife, as well as social implications of radiation releases into environments. In every instance where there are releases of ionizing radiation into the environment, there are many other stressors that influence the severity of outcomes. Projecting risks, or alternatiely managing for safety, requires consideration of changes in climate, severity of storm events, co-contaminants, and land use practices of the associated human communities.
In this session, we are seeking laboratory or field studies as well as theoretical studies that advance our collective knowledge toward protection of human and ecological receptors that may be exposed to ionizing radiation. This includes studies that provide information about changes in ecosystem services resulting from exposures to ionizing radiation.
Keywords: Combined Exposure / Mixtures / Multiple Stressors. Ecosystem Service.

Call for Abstracts

Abstract submission open!

Important Dates

24 May: Professional training course and side event proposals deadline
24 May: Abstract submission deadline (free)(17:00 ET)
24 May: SETAC North America grants deadline
31 May: Abstract submission deadline ($50 fee)(17:00 ET)
10 July: Registration and housing opens
3 August: Late-breaking science abstract submission opens ($50 fee)
16 August: Early bird registration deadline
13 September: Late-breaking science abstract submission deadline (17:00 ET)
20 September: Standard registration deadline and deadline for presenters to register to be included in the program
18 October: Deadline to cancel registration or switch from in-person to virtual with refund
18 October: Housing deadline
November: Presentations uploaded (17:00 ET)

Grant applications for students and professionals will be accepted from 21 March–24 May.

Conference website: https://louisville.setac.org/

SETAC is a not-for-profit, worldwide professional organization comprised of about 5,300 individuals and institutions in over 90 countries dedicated to the study, analysis and solution of environmental problems, the management and regulation of natural resources, research and development, and environmental education. Our mission is to support the development of principles and practices for protection, enhancement and management of sustainable environmental quality and ecosystem integrity.

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