Symposium on trace organics in the water cycle, Berlin, Germany
10 February 2010 - 10 February 2010
Germany
A symposium on trace organics in the water cycle will take place on 10 February 2010 in Berlin, Germany.
Under the title '20 years of research in the field of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceutical compounds - challenges and solutions for the water sector', the symposium is intended for leading international scientists and other interested parties to discuss the status of knowledge regarding the risks of endocrine disruptor compounds, impacts and technical solutions for the water sector.
Research has suggested that several chemical compounds have the ability to disrupt endocrine systems. Endocrine disruptor compounds encompass a variety of chemicals, including anthropogenic substances such as detergent, pesticides, plasticisers, natural and synthetic hormones. Found in the environment even at the low concentrations, they may produce deleterious effects on aquatic organisms.For further information, please download the programme flyer:
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Under the title '20 years of research in the field of endocrine disruptors and pharmaceutical compounds - challenges and solutions for the water sector', the symposium is intended for leading international scientists and other interested parties to discuss the status of knowledge regarding the risks of endocrine disruptor compounds, impacts and technical solutions for the water sector.
Research has suggested that several chemical compounds have the ability to disrupt endocrine systems. Endocrine disruptor compounds encompass a variety of chemicals, including anthropogenic substances such as detergent, pesticides, plasticisers, natural and synthetic hormones. Found in the environment even at the low concentrations, they may produce deleterious effects on aquatic organisms.For further information, please download the programme flyer:
here(opens in new window)