Calling All Toxicologists,

We are excited to invite you to the 8th Annual ToxTalks Symposium! After a brief hiatus, ToxTalks is back for 2025, continuing the tradition of bringing together toxicology students, faculty, and industry leaders across BC and beyond. Our goal is to strengthen relationships, foster collaboration between research groups, and provide opportunities to share ongoing research in the diverse field of toxicology. We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Frank Gobas as our keynote speaker for this year’s symposium.

ToxTalks will take place on Saturday, May 3rd, from 9:00 AM to 4:00 PM at SFU Burnaby Campus in the Big Data Hub. This is a free opportunity for undergraduate and graduate students to present their research through a 5- or 15-minute talk or a poster presentation during our poster session. We welcome research proposals, published results, and everything in between. Student presenters are asked to apply through submitting their abstracts by March 28th.

Industry professionals, government employees, and post-secondary faculty/staff are encouraged to save the date! This is an excellent opportunity to network with eager, up-and-coming professionals in toxicology. Please register to attend for free on our website by April 18th.

Lunch and refreshments will be provided, and prizes will be awarded for the best presentations and posters! To end off the day, a social event will follow to celebrate your hard work- stay tuned for more details.

For more information about ToxTalks 2025 and to register, visit https://toxtalks7.wixsite.com/2025. For any questions, please contact us at tox_talks@sfu.ca.

We look forward to seeing you on May 3rd!

Calling All Water and Environmental Researchers,

We are excited to invite you to the Water and Environment Student Talks (WEST) 2025 conference “Shaping Water Futures: Innovation and Collaboration”, happening June 12th (online) and June 13th (in-person) at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver campus.

The WEST Conference is organized by a committee of graduate students from the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria. We aim to create a platform that brings together water and environmental researchers from diverse disciplines, providing a space for learning and fostering collaboration. This annual event is known for its inclusive atmosphere, encouraging innovation, and the exchange of ideas between students across the Pacific Northwest and internationally.

We are inviting both attendees and student presenters to join us for this exciting event! This is an incredible opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary and international forum. Secure your spot today and contribute to shaping the future of water research! Students can benefit from presentation sessions, keynote speakers, industry night networking, and panelist conversations. Registration is FREE for all.

Register today via THIS LINK 

Additionally, the call for abstracts is now open! Student presenters have the opportunity to win cash prizes in each presentation category. Submit your abstract via the registration link. We are accepting abstract submissions in the following session categories: (detailed descriptions are available within the registration form):

• Hydrology and Environmental Systems
• Water Access, Sanitation, and Hygiene
• Social Sciences in the World of Water
• Innovation and Technology for Future Water
• Predicting and Mitigating Human Impact on Water

Conference Format & Venue:

• June 12, 2025 – Virtual via Zoom
• June 13, 2025 – In-person at the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, Canada

Important Dates & Registration:

• Abstract Submission Deadline: March 24, 2025
• Registration Deadline: May 31, 2025

Further details about conference events including  keynote speakers and panel discussions will be released soon on our official conference website.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out to info@west-conference.ubc.ca. We look forward to hearing from you and learning about your research!

**Please share this information with anyone who may be interested!**

Warm regards,
Hung Pham & Samuel Clement, Co-Chairs
WEST Conference 2025 Organizing Committee
Email: info@west-conference.ubc.ca
WEST Website: https://west-conference.ubc.ca/