University of Massachusetts Amherst

Department of Public Health

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16th International Conference of

 Environmental Bioindicators - 2008

Orlando, FL

The 16th International Conference of Environmental Bioindicators (16th ICEBI) is scheduled for 11-14 November 2008 in Orlando, Florida, USA.

This year’s conference theme is MANAGEMENT METRICS, seeking to reconcile bioindicator metrics utilized and provided by researchers with realistic and practical requirements of resource managers and policy makers, thereby facilitating effective response to critical environmental management needs.

In addition to Plenary and Research Presentation Sessions, Roundtable Discussion Sessions are planned around topics of

            - Mercury Bioindicators & Biomarkers

            - Environmentally-Associated Disease, and

            - Coral Reefs – Defining Management Metrics

Abstracts for oral and poster presentations will be welcomed at all levels of Bioindicator/Biomarker applications, including Biocoenoses and Ecosystems; Populations and Individuals;  Tissues and Organs; and Cells, Organelles and Molecules.  Submissions on Bringing the Science of Bioindication to End Users, and Bioindicators of Water, Air and Soil Pollution are also solicited.

The deadline for abstract submission is Friday, 15 August 2008.  Submission requirements and meeting details may be found at the website of the International Society of Environmental Bioindicators (ISEBI):

http://www.bioindicators.org

 

 

 

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