Photos at ISTA21: Plenary, Keynote and Special Session lectures, as well as excursion to Minamata

Please find attached jpeg files of the photos taken at invited lectures in the scientific programs and those in the social program of ISTA21.

ISTA21 Program & Abstract Book

Please find an attached pdf file of the ISTA21 Program and Abstract Book.
We apology for its delayed upload. We also have uploaded a modified program on August 29 and 30 during the ISTA21, due to disturbance by the typhoon.

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Download ISTA21 Program

Group photos at ISTA21

Please find attached jpeg files of the group photos taken at ISTA21: Wine party and excursion to Minamata. We apology for a delayed upload of these photos. We will also upload movie files as well as other photos taken in the social programs of ISTA21, if possible.

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Call for Papers on the Special Issue of ISTA21 (Updated)

ISTA21 is pleased to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue of Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR). This opportunity is open to participants at the ISTA21 symposium. Selected papers will be published in the Special Issue, dedicated to the theme of the ISTA21 conference. Submissions open on August 30, 2024, and the deadline for submission is December 30, 2024. All papers will undergo a standard peer-review process in accordance with ESPR's journal policies, with the Editor-in-Chief making the final decision on acceptance. Accepted papers will be published online shortly after acceptance, and the Special Issue will be published once all manuscripts have been received.

For details, please refer to the attached MS Word file.

Download Call for Papers: Special Issue of Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR)

Programs of ISTA21 (Updated)

Please find an attached pdf file of the programs of ISTA21.
We look forward to welcoming you and discussing about your research at ISTA21!

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Apology for defect on abstract submission system and re-extension of deadline for abstract submission
(until June 19)

Dear ISTA21 participants,

We deeply apologize for defect on abstract submission system on June 15.

Therefore, we would like to inform all of you that deadline for abstract submission is extended until June 19 (until 23:59:59 of June 19 as Japan Standard Time).

Could you please send your abstract (as MS Word file) to ista21@nies.go.jp , instead of using the submission system?

Please also provide the following information with us:

• Preference of your presentation: Oral, Poster, or Either is fine
• Best Student Poster or Platform Awards (STUDENTS ONLY)
  Yes or No; Indicate if you wish to be assessed for Best Student Poster or Platform Awards
• Best Young Scientist Poster or Platform Awards (YOUNG SCIENTISTS (UNDER 40 YEARS OLD ONLY)
  Yes or No; Indicate if you wish to be assessed for Best Young Scientist Poster or Platform Awards
• 1st Preferred Session Order Slot
• 2nd Preferred Session Order Slot

Please select the number of preferred scientific sessions:
https://ista21-fukuoka.jp/registration

Thank you for your cooperation in advance.

We look forward to welcoming you at ISTA21!

Best regards,
Toshihiro Horiguchi,
on behalf of the ISTA21 Organizing Committee

Week at a glance (Preliminary)

August 25
17:00 – 18:00 Reception
18:00 – 18:30 Opening ceremony (Room A)
18:30 – 19:30 Plenary lecture (Room A)
19:30 – 21:00 Welcome reception

August 26
09:00 – 10:00 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
10:00 – 12:00 Special session (Oral) (Room A)
13:00 – 16:30 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
16:30 – 18:00 General sessions (Poster) (Room C)

August 27
09:00 – 11:00 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
11:00 – 12:00 Keynote lecture (1) (Room A)
13:00 – 14:00 Keynote lecture (2) (Room A)
14:00 – 16:30 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
16:30 – 18:00 General sessions (Poster) (Room C)
18:00 – 21:00 Wine party

August 28
09:00 – 18:00 Excursion (Special tour to Minamata)

August 29
09:00 – 11:00 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
11:00 – 12:00 Keynote lecture (3) (Room A)
13:00 – 14:00 Keynote lecture (4) (Room A)
14:00 – 16:30 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
16:30 – 18:00 General sessions (Poster) (Room C)
18:00 – 21:00 Banquet

August 30
09:00 – 11:30 General sessions (Oral) (Rooms A and B)
11:30 – 12:00 Wrap-up (Room A)
12:00 – 12:30 Closing ceremony (Room A)

Call for Papers on the Special Issue of ISTA21

ISTA21 is pleased to announce a call for papers for a Special Issue of Environmental Science and Pollution Research (ESPR). This opportunity is open to participants at the ISTA21 symposium. Selected papers will be published in the Special Issue, dedicated to the theme of the ISTA21 conference. Submissions open on August 30, 2024, and the deadline for submission is December 30, 2024. All papers will undergo a standard peer-review process in accordance with ESPR's journal policies, with the Editor-in-Chief making the final decision on acceptance. Accepted papers will be published online shortly after acceptance, and the Special Issue will be published once all manuscripts have been received.

When submitting your paper through the Editorial Manager system (http://www.editorialmanager.com/espr/), and ensure your submission adheres to ESPR's submission guidelines. We encourage all ISTA21 participants to consider submitting their work for this Special Issue. We look forward to receiving your contributions!

Abstract submission deadline extended

We are delighted to announce that the abstract deadline for the 21st International Symposium on Toxicity Assessment (ISTA21), which will be held from August 25 to 30, 2024 in Fukuoka, Japan, is extended.

The new abstract submission deadline is set for June 15, 2024
(Deadline for notification of abstract acceptance: June 22, 2024).

Please note that there will not be any other extension of this deadline.
Therefore, you have 2 weeks left to finalize and submit your abstract.
We look forward to welcoming you to ISTA21 in Fukuoka in this August.

Special Issue of ISTA21 to be published!!

The proposal for a special issue of ISTA21 has been approved by the editorial
office of the journal, Environmental Science and Pollution Research
(https://link.springer.com/journal/11356 ) (Impact Factor 5.8 (2022)). Details on submission to the special issue of ISTA21 will be announced soon at the website of ISTA21.

Special Issue of ISTA21

The proposal for a special issue of ISTA21 is currently being reviewed by the editorial office of the relevant journal (IF>5). Details will be announced if the proposal is successful.