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Toxins have evolved in various animals, plants and microorganisms as a chemical armory to help them capture prey and/or defend against predators. Toxinology, the study of toxins, has contributed to our understanding of their structure, pharmacological function, and mechanism of toxicity. Such knowledge has not only allowed us to overcome the disease, debilitation and death caused by toxins, but also has provided exquisite research tools, diagnostic agents and therapeutic leads to resolve several human diseases and other intricate veterinary and environmental problems. With the advancement of various technologies, our horizons have expanded in recent years. The 22nd World Congress of the International Society of Toxinology will highlight and celebrates the recent amd state-of-the-art discoveries and developments in basic, applied, and clinical research relating to animal, plant, and microbial toxins. The aim of the Congress to further expand horizon and solidify the foundation of toxinology.
  • Unique origin and molecular evolution of toxins through comparative genomics, with associated transcriptomics and proteomics
  • Applications of omics technologies to drug target identification and drug discovery
  • Understand the systems-wide pathophysiological effects with insights into biological pathways and mechanisms of envenoming towards improved therapeutic strategies
  • Application of structural genomics to novel design of potential therapeutic, industrial and other uses
  • Characterization of venom peptides with novel pharmacology and structure-function


Singapore Airlines is pleased provide 5% discount on all flights to Singapore and back.
For the discounted price, delegates should use the promo code “WCIST2024” at https://www.singaporeair.com/en_UK/promocode/.


Women in Toxinology
Register for “Women in Toxinology” session on Monday, May 20, 2024, morning by sending an email to Ms. Cody Chew Ming Yee at e0559665@u.nus.edu. This is a “Women ONLY” program. The focus is to start and grow network among women scientists.

NextGen Networking
Register for “NextGen Networking” session on Saturday, May 25, 2024, afternoon by sending an email to Ms. Nadia Loh Ting Wei e0559510@u.nus.edu. Only graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, young scientists (less than 15 years after PhD or Clinical degree). The objective of this session to provide a platform for NextGen scientists to think big and create large collaborative programs for the next few decades.

Registration fees (S$)

The Conference Banquet tickets are completely sold out.

For guests who purchased any tickets on or after 20th May, you will not be entitled to the conference banquet dinner.

  Early Bird Rates
22 Jan to 9 May 2024
Regular Rates
10 May to 19 May 2024
On-site Rates
20 May to 25 May 2024
IST member S$700 S$850 S$950
Non-member S$850 S$1000 S$1200
Students and postdocs (IST member) S$500 S$600 S$675
Students and postdocs (Non-member) S$600 S$700 S$775
Accompanying person 1 S$350 S$400 S$400
Additional conference banquet ticket 2 S$170 S$200 S$200
Student Housing (Single Occupancy) 3 S$436 (The deadline for booking has been extended until Tuesday, 30 April 2024.)
Notes:
  1. Accompanying person are entitled to Welcome Reception, Lunches and Tea Breaks only.
  2. Additional Conference Banquet Ticket (24 May 2024): Students, Postdocs and registered participants’ accompanying persons need to purchase “additional conference banquet ticket” if they wish to attend the Conference Banquet. Tickets are limited and on a first come basis.
  3. Student Housing: Please take note that all student hostels are meant for single occupancy only and rooms/floors are gender specific. For more information, please visit uci.nus.edu.sg/ceu/student-hostel/utown.

Travel Awards

IST Travel Awards: To support the participation of IST members from low- and middle-income countries in the 22nd World Congress of the International Society on Toxinology (IST) in Singapore, IST has announced several Travel Awards up to US$1000. For application details, please contact IST Secretary, Professor Elda Sanchez

 

22nd World Congress Travel Awards: Additionally, to support the participation of deserving candidates from low and middle income countries in the 22nd World Congress of the International Society on Toxinology (IST) in Singapore, the Organizing Committee is pleased to announce 10 Travel Awards. These travel awards include a free registration and up to S$600 towards the air travel to Singapore and back. For application details, please contact Professor R. Manjunatha Kini

Pre-Conference Hands-on Workshops

Please be aware that additional information about the workshop, including the location and schedule, will be provided to you via email as the date approaches. The preliminary location is expected to be within the NUS Kent Ridge Campus, and the current timetable for both sessions of the workshop is scheduled from 9 am to 5 pm.

May 18, 2024 (Saturday)
Structure determination by X-ray crystallography and cryo-EM; HD exchange mass spec to identify protein-protein interaction sites
Registration fees: S$120 (includes lunch and tea breaks)
Limited seats

May 19, 2024 (Sunday)
Toxinomics: decoding the bioinformatics of next generation gene expression analysis
Registration fees: S$120 (includes lunch and tea breaks)
Limited seats

Oral and Poster Presentation Award

The Organizing Committee is pleased to announce the following awards to:

a. top three Flash Talks
b. top two Early Career Talks and
c. top three poster presentations.

Redi Award Winners

Redi Award Winners
Jan Tytgat
David Williams

Eminent Speakers

Plenary Speakers
Pedro Alexandrino Fernandes
Glenn King
R. Manjunatha Kini
Yehu Moran
Solange M.T. Serrano
Keynote Speakers
Juan J. Calvete
Abdulrazaq G. Habib
Tur-Fu Huang
Ahmad Khaldun Ismail
Ronald Jenner
Igor Križaj
Jeroen Kool
Richard Lewis
Wuelton Marcelo
Jaideep Menon
Jordi Molgó
Raymond Norton
Sara Padidar
Ornella Rossetto
Helena Safavi
Kartik Sunagar
Alexander A. Vassilevski
Andreas Vilcinskas
David A. Warrell
Constantinos Kurt Wibmer
Wolfgang Wüster
Invited Speakers
Eliane Candiani Arantes
Zhijian Cao
Sebastien Dutertre
Johannes Eble
Surajit Giri
Maya Gopalakrishnan
Priyanka Kadam
Koh Cho Yeow
Cassandra M. Modahl
Ana Moura da Silva
Naoual Oukkache
Anna Pintor
Shrinivasan Raghuraman
Ravikar Ralph
Sadanand Raut
Sanjib Kumar Sharma
Sridhar Ravi
Jacqueline Sachett
Juan David Bayona Serrano
Sekar Seshagiri
Ajit Shewale
Denis Servent
Joachim Surm
Eivind Andreas Baste Undheim

Organising Committee

Local Organizing Committee
Christabel Chan Yue Ling
R. Manjunatha Kini (Chair)
Koh Cho Yeow (Co-Chair)
Henry Mok (Co-Chair)
J. Sivaraman (Co-Chair)
Mrinalini Walter (Co-Chair)
International Organizing Committee
David J. Adams
Juan J. Calvete
Robin Doley
Jay W. Fox
José María Gutiérrez
Abdulrazaq G. Habib
Tur-Fu Huang
Richard Lewis
Stephen Mackessy
Cassandra Modahl
Maria Vittoria Modica
Yehu Moran
Solange M. T. Serrano
Denis Servent
Narumi Shioi
Choo Hock Tan
Alexander A. Vassilevski
B. S. Vishwanath
David A. Warrell
David Wilson
Rilei Yu
Scientific Program Committee
Juan J. Calvete
Jay W. Fox (Chair)
José María Gutiérrez
Richard Lewis
Stephen Mackessy
Yehu Moran
Solange M. T. Serrano
Alexander A. Vassilevski
B. S. Vishwanath
David A. Warrell
Future Science Committee
Siddharth Bhatia
Christabel Chan Yue Ling
Hugo Vigerelli de Barros
Robin Doley
Louise Kimura
Nivedita Kolvekar
Cassandra M. Modahl
Denis Servent (Chair)
Axel Touchard
Mrinalini Walter
Abstract Evaluation Committee
David J. Adams (Chair)
Narumi Aoki-Shioi
Abdulrazaq G. Habib
Tur-Fu Huang
Koh Cho Yeow
Maria Vittoria Modica
Solange M. T. Serrano
Choo Hock Tan
Alexander A. Vassilevski
B. S. Vishwanath
Rilei Yu
Finance Committee
R. Manjunatha Kini (Chair)
J. Sivaraman (Treasurer)
David Wilson
Food and Refreshments
Koh Cho Yeow
Henry Mok (Chair)

Singapore

Singapore, a captivating city-state situated in Southeast Asia, is a remarkable fusion of diverse cultures, economic prosperity, and a myriad of attractions. With a population of approximately 5.7 million as of 2022, the country reflects its multicultural essence with significant Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other ethnic communities. Its tropical rainforest climate ensures high temperatures and humidity year-round, marked by distinct monsoon seasons.

Singapore's official languages include English, Malay, Mandarin Chinese, and Tamil, showcasing its rich heritage. The nation's culture comes alive through vibrant festivals and a culinary scene influenced by various traditions.

Singapore boasts a highly developed economy renowned as a global financial hub and a technology and trade leader. The emphasis on education is evident in its well-regarded institutions, and the efficient public transportation system and iconic landmarks like Marina Bay Sands, Gardens by the Bay, Sentosa Island, and the historical charm of Chinatown make it a top destination for travelers worldwide.

Sponsorship

This event is sponsored by:
Silver Sponsors:
Premium Serum vins
Ruby Sponsors:
amsaal dotbio elsevier MDPI MDPI venom supplies pty ltd
Emerald Sponsor:
bsv
Others:
How to Become a Sponsor:
Please complete the Sponsorship Opportunities Form ( download here ) and email it to Prof Kini at dbskinim@nus.edu.sg.
Details on each Sponsorship Package - ( Please see the attached doc )
Act now to secure your sponsorship and be a prominent part of this exciting 22nd World Congress of The International Society on Toxinology event!

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