International Conference on Toxinology - 2024
Toxinology is a multidisciplinary field encompassing the study of toxins derived from animals, especially venoms, plants, and microorganisms, and their effects on living organisms. This field is vital for advancing medical, environmental, and biochemical knowledge relating to a wide variety of toxins. For the first time, this international conference on toxinology aims to bring together researchers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and industry leaders from all over the world to share the latest research, innovations, and applications in toxinology on Indian soil. This iconic conference is being organised by the University of Reading, Meenakshi Mission Hospital and the Indian Society of Clinical Toxicology ( ISCT ) at Madurai (the temple city) in Tamil Nadu, South India together with several key partners across the world.
Objectives
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To provide a platform for sharing cutting-edge research and developments in Toxinology specifically on snakebites and venoms.
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To facilitate interdisciplinary collaboration and networking among experts in the field.
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To explore the medical, environmental, and industrial applications of toxins.
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To discuss challenges and future directions in toxin research and applications.
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To promote awareness and education on the impacts of toxins, toxicology and snakebites
Conference Themes
Snakebite Envenoming
Epidemiology, recent advances in basic and translational research in snakebites, successes and challenges in developing novel therapeutic strategies for snakebites, and public awareness activities and policy developments to mitigate snakebite burden in India and worldwide.
Animal Toxins
Venomous animals (snakes, spiders, scorpions and marine organisms), their toxins and underlying pathophysiological mechanisms.
Plant Toxins
Toxic plants and their impact on human and animal health.
Microbial Toxins
Bacterial, fungal, and algal toxins.
Biotechnological Applications
Use of toxins in drug development, pest control, and other industries.
Public Health
Toxin-related diseases and their management.