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Welcome to Segh 2010 SEGH2010 WELCOME TO SEGH 2010 On behalf of the Organizing Committee of SEGH 2010 International Conference and Workshops, I would like extend my warmest welcome to all delegates from all over the world. The main theme of SEGH 2010 “Environmental Quality and Human Health” is one of the most challenging issues that human beings are currently facing. Human activities have impacted our environment at an increasing speed, leading to changes in the quality of air, water, soil and food. More and more questions regarding the relationship between environmental quality and human health remain to be answered. SEGH 2010 provides an internationally leading forum for interaction between scientists, consultants, and public servants engaged in the multi-disciplinary areas of environment and health. International experts, researchers in their early careers, and students gather in Galway to share their most up-to-date research findings. I believe improved knowledge of our environment, our health and their relationships will be acquired and shared through this conference. In addition, SEGH 2010 provides a valuable opportunity to foster, develop and strengthen international links and collaborations between our delegates. We are honoured to organize the ceremony for the lifetime achievement award to Prof. Iain Thornton, and a special session is organized for the celebration. We have received strong support from International Medical Geology Association which provides a short course and supports a session on Medical Geology. There is also an organized conference session of “House Dust”. We have organized two workshops of MULTITUDE (Multiple Links Towards Integrating Teams for Understanding of Disease and Environment) and “Vapour Behaviour and Assessment at Contaminated Sites - Risks Posed to Human Health” running in parallel with the conference sessions. To complement the academic programme of the conference, we have also organized two pre- conference excursions to the Burren and Connemara, a conference fieldtrip to South Park and Silvermines and a number of unforgettable social events. Whatever your background is, I believe we have provided something for you. Galway is a popular tourist destination, attracting more than 1 million international visitors annually. SEGH 2010 delegates and their accompanying persons will undoubtedly make significant contribution to the local economy. As a resident in Galway, I would like to extend my sincere thanks to all of you for coming to Galway. I hope Galway will give you a nice experience with its well preserved Irish tradition, hospitality and natural beauty. Finally, I hope all of you enjoy your stay in Galway! Have a good time! Dr. Chaosheng Zhang Chair, SEGH 2010 i SEGH2010 ii SEGH2010 iii SEGH2010 CONFERENCE SPONSORS We gratefully acknowledge the support of the following sponsors: iv SEGH2010 TABLE OF CONTENTS WELCOME TO SEGH 2010 i Dr. Chaosheng Zhang (Chair, SEGH 2010) MAP OF CONFERENCE VENUE ii National University of Ireland, Galway MAP OF GALWAY CITY (with hotels & Banquet Venue) iii CONFERENCE SPONSORS iv SEGH 2010 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES vi International Advisory Committee, Organizing Committee, Session Chairs, Field Trip Leaders GENERAL INFORMATION viii Conference Venues, On Campus Parking, Computer Facilities, Conference Exhibitors, Useful Information, Social Events PROFILE OF KEYNOTE SPEAKERS xi Prof. Iain Thornton, Prof. Shu Tao, Dr. Olle Selinus, Prof. Luke Clancy CONFERENCE TIME TABLE xiii SCHEDULE OF PRESENTATIONS xv ABSTRACTS OF ORAL PRESENTATIONS 1 ABSTRACTS OF POSTER PRESENTATIONS 112 AUTHORS INDEX 172 TITLE INDEX 179 v SEGH2010 SEGH 2010 CONFERENCE COMMITTEES INTERNATIONAL ADVISORY COMMITTEE Dr. Ariadne Argyraki, National and Kapodistrian University of Athens, Greece Prof. David J Briggs, Imperial College, UK Prof. Joy E. Carter, University of Winchester, UK Dr. Mark Cave, British Geological Survey, UK Dr. Jose Centeno, The Armed Forces Institute of Pathology, USA Prof. Luke Clancy, TobaccoFree Research Institute, Ireland Dr. Greg Davis, CSIRO Land and Water, Australia Prof. Meral Dogan, Hacettepe University, Turkey Prof. A. Umran Dogan, University of Iowa, USA Prof. John G. Farmer, University of Edinburgh, UK Dr. Robert Finkelman, University of Texas at Dallas, USA Prof. Andrew Hursthouse, University of the West of Scotland Paisley, UK Prof. Xiangdong Li, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China Prof. Virginia Murray, Health Protection Agency, UK Prof. Michael H. Ramsey, University of Sussex, UK Dr. Pat Rasmussen, Health Canada and University of Ottawa, Canada Dr. Clemens Reimann, Geological Survey of Norway, Norway Dr. David Russell, Health Protection Agency, UK Dr. Olle Selinus, Geological Survey of Sweden, Sweden Prof. Eduardo Ferreira da Silva, University of Aveiro, Portugal Dr. Alex G. Stewart, Health Protection Agency, UK Prof. Shu Tao, Peking University, China Prof. Iain Thornton, Imperial College, London, UK Dr. Ron T. Watkins, Curtin University of Technology, Australia Prof. Ming H. Wong, Hong Kong Baptist University, China ORGANIZING COMMITTEE Dr. Chaosheng Zhang, NUI Galway – Conference Chair Dr. Martin Feely, NUI Galway Mr. Maurice Mulcahy, HSE West Dr. Martina Prendergast, ECI, NUI Galway Mr. Garth Earls, Geological Survey of Northern Ireland Dr. Carrie Caravan, University of Limerick Dr. Harry Comber, National Cancer Registry Dr. Rachel Creamer, Teagasc, Johnstown Castle Dr. Albert Daly, National Roads Authority Mr. Tiernan Henry, NUI Galway Dr. Frank Houghton, Limerick Institute of Technology Dr. Valerie Ledwith, NUI Galway Dr. Mícheál Lehane, Environmental Protection Agency Dr. Aidan Moody, Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Dr. Liam Morrison, NUI Galway Dr. Patrick O’Connor, Geological Survey of Ireland Dr. Diarmuid O'Donovan, NUI Galway & HSE West Prof. Dennis Pringle, NUI Maynooth Mr. Kevin Rogers, Western Regional Fishery Board vi SEGH2010 SESSION CHAIRS Brian Alloway Neil Breward Joy Carter Mark Cave Jose A. Centeno Luke Clancy Andy Cundy Albert Daly Greg Davis Martin Feely Eduardo Ferreira Da Silva Robert Finkelman Martin Fitzpatrick Andrew Hursthouse Samira Korfali Xiangdong Li Aradhana Mehra Aidan Moody Liam Morrison Maurice Mulcahy Agnes Oomen Dennis Pringle Michael Ramsey Pat Rasmussen Clemens Reimann Ray Scanlon Olle Selinus Alex Stewart Ya Tang Shu Tao Ron Watkins Philip Weinstein FIELDTRIP LEADERS Dr. Martin Feely: Connemara (June 27th) Mr. Tiernan Henry: The Burren and Cliffs of Moher (June 26th and 28th) Dr. Chaosheng Zhang: South Park (July 2nd) Dr. Patrick O'Connor: Silvermines (July 2nd) vii SEGH2010 GENERAL INFORMATION CONFERENCE VENUES The conference sessions will take place in the Arts & Science building. The registration desk, exhibition area and posters are also located on the concourse of the Arts & Science building. Tea/coffee breaks will be served on the concourse of the Arts & Science building. Lunch is served in The Bailey Allen Hall The Welcome Reception will take place in the University Bar on June 28 th . The Conference Banquet will take place in The Galway Bay Hotel in Salthill on June 30 th . All venues are marked on the maps included in the conference booklet. ON CAMPUS CAR PARKING There is car parking available for SEGH 2010 conference delegates who wish to park from the 27 th of June to 2 nd of July 2010 on the NUIG campus. The designated car park for SEGH 2010 delegates is the Orbsen Building Carpark . A temporary parking permit must be displayed. It is possible to download an SEGH 2010 parking permit with campus map from the conference website. There are also a number of Pay & Display parking areas on campus. PARKING & ACCESS FOR DISABLED PERSONS SEGH 2010 takes place in the Arts&Science building. There are a number of Wheelchair Access/Disabled Driver parking berths adjacent to the Arts Millennium building which is close to the Arts & Science building. To park in these spaces, you must display your disabled driver sign. There is access by ramp to the Arts & Science building. COMPUTER FACILITIES The GIS lab of the Geography Department is a dedicated computer suite for use by SEGH 2010 conference delegates. Meanwhile, wireless internet access will be made available for delegates who bring their own laptops. A separate sheet of instructions for access of computers and wireless connections will be provided in your conference bag. CONFERENCE EXHIBITORS The following organisations will have exhibition stands at the SEGH 2010. They are located on the concourse of the Arts & Science building: Ordnance Survey Ireland (OSI) Geological Survey of Ireland (GSI) PerkinElmer Agilent Fisher Scientific Ireland Ltd Millipore SAS viii SEGH2010 USEFUL INFORMATION Telephone Information The local area code for Galway is 091. You may omit this prefix if you are dialling from a fixed landline within the area. If you are dialling an Irish number from your mobile (cell phone), you need to firstly dial the international code for Ireland (00353), followed by the local area code (omit 0) and then the number. Taxi services Galway Taxis (091) 561111 Big O Taxis (091) 585858 Tourist Information Board, Galway Fáilte Ireland West Áras Fáilte, Forster Street, Galway Tel: ++ 353 91 537700 [email protected] www.irelandwest.ie Galway Bus Station (091) 562000 Galway Train Station (091) 564222 Useful links to help plan your visit www.galway.net/ www.visitaranislands.com/index.html www.goconnemara.com/ www.corribprincess.ie www.galwaytourism.ie http://www.galway1.ie http://www.advertiser.ie/galway Police In Ireland, the police force is called the Garda
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