CTDC12 MAY 17-19, 2024 ANTALYA, TURKEY 12Th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC12)

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PROPOSAL FOR HOSTING CTDC12 Turkish Society of Toxicology will be very much pleased to host CTDC12, between May 17-19, 2024 in Antalya, TURKEY.

CTDC12 MAY 17-19, 2024 ANTALYA, TURKEY 12th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC12)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

I. Introduction Message II. About TST III. About Antalya

Why Antalya, Turkey? Travel to Antalya Antalya – Where the Conference Takes Place

IV. Conference Information

Proposed Dates The Local Organizer

Proposed Conference Chair

Organizing Committee Scientific Programs

Venue - Limak Limra Hotel 5*

Program Overview Social Programs Accommodation Options in Taipei Transportation and Excursion Options

V. Finance

Budget Outline Income Outline Target Sponsors

VI. Conclusion

I. Introduction Message

On behalf of the Turkish Society of Toxicology (TST), it is our great pleasure to propose to host the XII Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries (CTDC12) in Antalya, Turkey.

We all fully understand that the triennial CTDC conference is the most important and the largest international meetings in the area of toxicology in the developing countries. In the past, it provided a great opportunity for us to share experiences in scientific and technical developments, and also we enjoyed friendship with colleagues around the world on this special occasion. Undoubtedly a successful CTDC meeting will help enhance collaborations among participants from different research fields and countries. TST will do our best effort to provide a professional and well- organized meeting to make the CTDC12 a successful, remarkable and memorable event.

The Turkish Society of Toxicology (TST) was established as a non-profit organization on 1st October 1987 by 14 founding members with the aim of disseminating toxicological knowledge for improving health and safety by raising standards of living. The vision of the TST is maintaining the contemporary level of toxicological research and applications in the country, while enhancing the Society’s efficiency at the international level. TST became a member of the Federation of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) in 1989 and the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) in 1998. TST hosted 23 activities and contributed to 6. One of them was the 4th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries, which was held in Antalya, in the year, 1999.We believe these meeting organization experiences make us a well-qualified candidate to be the host CTDC12.

Antalya, which is the most visited touristic province of Turkey’s Mediterranean coast, is also an ideal candidate-city for CTDC12. The area has witnessed many historical changes; you can enjoy the charming atmosphere and the stunning view of the sea.The proposed conference venue, Limak Limra Hotel, is one of the amazing hotels presenting large venues and facilities in Kemer village, which is also a vibrant and successful blend of traditional culture and sealife.

We would like to present the proposal and convince you of our strong intent to host the CTDC12 and our confidence to make it more successful than ever. We hope you would find that the quality of our proposal is fully in line and at the level of the previous CTDC conferences.

With open arms and warm regards, we look forward to welcoming all of the CTDC12 attendees in Antalya for a very special and rewarding meeting !

Sincerely Yours,

Prof. Dr. Nurşen BAŞARAN President of TST

II. About TST

The Conference Host: Turkish Society of Toxicology (TST)

TST HİSTORY The Turkish Society of Toxicology (TST) was established as a non-profit organization on 1st October 1987 by 14 founding members with the aim of disseminating toxicological knowledge for improving health and safety by raising standards of living. The main objectives of TST are to increase the effectiveness of toxicology knowledge in Turkey; to improve communication between toxicologists by encouraging exchange of information among researchers; to make contact with international organizations in the field of toxicology; to support education in toxicology by motivating general and/or individual toxicological studies and to organize congresses, symposia and other meetings for sharing ideas on various topics in the field of toxicology. The vision of the TST is maintaining the contemporary level of toxicological research and applications in the country, while enhancing the Society’s efficiency at the international level. TST is the pioneer association to institutionalize toxicology in the country by contributing to the protection of public health and environmental quality. TST became a member of the Federation of European Toxicologists & European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) in 1989 and the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) in 1998. Thirteen ordinary general meetings have been arranged and the boards have been elected since the establishment of TST.

ACTIVITIES HOSTED BY TTD

1) 21 January 2017 - 4th Toxicology Symposium,’ Career Days in Toxicology’ in Eskişehir-Turkey 2) 4 September 2016 - 52nd Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) in Seville- Spain 3) 21 October 2015 - 9th International Congress of the Turkish Society of Toxicology with the participation of the Hellenic Society of Toxicology 4) 12 June 2014 - 3rd Toxicology Symposium,’ Contemporary Issues in Toxicology’ in İzmir-Turkey 5) 3 May 2013 - 2nd Toxicology Symposium in Eskişehir-Turkey 6) 14 November 2012 - 8th International Congress of the Turkish Society of Toxicology in Antalya -Turkey 7) 4 November 2011 - EUROTOX Advanced Toxicology Course in Kuşadası- Turkey 8) 13 September 2011 - 9th International Comet Assay Workshop in Kuşadası- Turkey 9) 22 October 2010 - 1st Toxicology Symposium “Environment and Toxicology” in Mersin, Turkey 10) 28 May 2010 - First National Palandöken Toxicology Symposium in Erzurum 11) 4 May 2010 - Comet Assay Course (alkaline single-cell gel electrophoresis) in Ankara- Turkey 12) 30 May 2009 - 7th International Congress of the Turkish Society of Toxicology 13) 4 May 2007 - Training Session I: Safety of Cosmetics in Ankara-Turkey 14) 2 November 2006 - 6th International Congress of the Turkish Society of Toxicology (6th IC-TST) in Antalya-Turkey 15) 30 May 2006 - Mini Symposium: Hazardous Wastes: Human and Environmental Health in Ankara-Turkey 16) 12 December 2005- Mini Symposium: Pharmacogenetics Polymorphism: Pharmacological and Toxicological Significance 17) 30 October 2003 - 5th International Congress of the Turkish Society of Toxicology (5th IC-TST) in Antalya-Turkey

18) 13 September 2001 - 39th Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) in İstanbul-Turkey 19) 6 November 1999 - 4th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries in İstanbul-Turkey 20) 5 November 1998 - Symposium: Toxicological Risk Assessment of Food Additives and Contaminants in Ankara-Turkey 21) 3 April 1997 - Second National Congress of Toxicology in Antalya-Turkey 22) 13 September 1994 - Producing, Marketing, Safe Use and Residual Issues of Veterinary Drugs in Turkey in Ankara-Turkey 23) 28 September 1989- 1st National Congress of Toxicology in Ankara-Turkey

TST hosted the activities above with great success and participation that fulfilled or exceeded all expectation. Society is able to manage financial incentives and internal and external sponsors for hosted events. Therefore, there will be no additional financial requests. Also, TST is able to provide student help which is proved to be extremely helpful for the smooth running of a conference.

ACTIVITIES CONTRIBUTED BY TTD

1) 27 March 2008 - 3rd Euro-Asian Conference on Hazardous Waste & Human Health in İstanbul-Turkey 2) 25 October 2007 - Agricultural Chemicals Congress and Exhibition in Ankara 3) 20 May 2007 - 5th International Conference on Environmental Mutagens in Human Populations in Antalya-Turkey 4) 13 May 2006 - 9th International Workshop on Radiation Damage to DNA in Antalya-Turkey 5) 23 September 1999 - NATO Advanced Study Institute Course: Human Monitoring after Environmental and Occupational Exposure to Chemical and Physical Ag in Antalya-Turkey 6) 14 October 1997 - NATO Advanced Study Institute Course: DNA Damage and Repair: Oxygen Radical Effects, Cellular Protection and Biological Conseque in Antalya-Turkey

III. About Antalya

Antalya will be the venue of CTDC12 as it was in CTCD4. It is the most important tourism region of Turkey's Mediterranean coast. Surrounded by the historical city walls, the first settlement of the region, Kaleici is centrally located in the heart of the city. This area has undergone the renaissance in recent years and many of the wooden Ottoman mansions have been restored and converted into boutique hotels. You can enjoy the charming atmosphere of the old harbor as the cars are not allowed in the narrow streets of the old town. The symbol of Antalya is the Yivli Minaret built by the Seljuks in the 13th century. There are many interesting pieces from the Palaeolithic to the Ottoman period in the Archeology Museum.

Along with having a stunning mountain view of Antalya, most of the hotels are looking at the sea from the rocks in the skirts of the city. The beach area of Lara, about 12 km east, with golden color sand, is home to the most beautiful beach in the region. In the west, Konyaaltı's long pebble beach is also popular. You can make the most of the beautiful scenes by visiting the magnificent Duden or Kurshunlu waterfall rising to the mountains. You can ski in Saklıkent, where it snows on the slopes even at the beginning of April and is only 50 km away from the city center.

Within the borders of Antalya region, there are many holiday towns such as Alanya, Belek, Kalkan, Kaş, Kekova, Kemer, Olympos, Patara, Side.

Turkish Airlines has 258 direct international flights from all around the world ( South America , North America , Canada , Asia , Europe , Africa and Australia )

Turkish airlines has 49 domectic flights every day from Istanbul , Izmir and Ankara to Antalya

And also Numerous international airways organize timetable and charter flights from various airports in the world to Antalya airport,.

Antalya airport is the most suitable airport to arrive in the region for those preferring to use airplane.

VENUE – LIMAK LIMRA HOTEL 5 *

Limak Limra Hotel & Resort, which is located in a popular tourist resort area of Antalya - Kemer - Kiriş borough at the bottom of a historical mountain Olympus right at the sea, and which received an award for its architecture, started rendering services in August 1998 and occupies the territory of 140.000 m2.

You can get to Limak Limra Hotel & Resort located in 70 km from the airport and in 60 km from Antalya both by private transport and public transport running from the city centre, bus terminal and airport.

Limak Limra Hotel & Resort with total pool area of 4500 m2, green territory with orange trees, playgrounds for families with children and 5 a-la-carte restaurants with various types of cuisine, offers all its guests an opportunity to spend a unique holiday.

Turkey - Where Culture, History and Nature Meets

TURKEY has been called "the cradle of civilization" and one can discover what this literally means only by traveling in this land of history. The world's first town, a neolithic city at Çatalhöyük, dates back to 6500 BC. Since the ancient times of Çatalhöyük to the present, Turkey boasts of a rich culture that through the centuries has left a lasting foot-print on modern civilization through the centuries. Being the heir of many centuries of culture makes Turkey a paradise of knowledge and cultural heritage. Hattis, Hittites, Phrygians, Urartians, Lycians, Ionians, Persians, Macedonians, Romans, Byzantines, Seljuks and Ottomans have all occupied crucial places in the historical background of Turkey and ancient sites and ruins scattered

throughout the country give proof to each civilization's unique distinction. There is no doubt that one visit will not be enough, and you will want to come back again and again as you discover one extraordinary place after another. All of the places, no matter how different they are, have one thing in common that Turkey is a paradise of sun, sea, mountains and lakes that offer the vacationer a complete change from the stress and routine of everyday life. From April to October, most places in Turkey have an ideal climate that is perfect for relaxing on sandy beaches or enjoying the tranquility of mountains and lakes.

Turkey has so much to offer her visitors: breathtaking natural beauties, unique historical and archeological sites, steadily improving hotel and touristic infrastructure, a tradition of Hospitality and competitive prices. It is not surprising therefore that this country has recently become one of the world's most popular tourism destinations. Due to Turkey's diverse geography, one can experience four different climates in any one day. The rectangular shaped country is washed on three sides by three different seas. Its shores are laced with beaches, bays, coves, ports, islands and peninsulas. The summer season is lasting long as eight months in some areas.

Turkey is also blessed with majestic mountains and valleys, lakes, rivers, waterfalls and grottoes perfect for winter and summer tourism and sports of all kinds.

IV. Conference Information

1. Proposed Dates

May 15-18, 2024

Annual average temperature in May: 23 – 28 °C

2. The Local Organizer

Turkish Society of Toxicology

Nurşen Başaran, President of TST

Local Organizing Committee ;

Yalçın DUYDU Ahmet AYDIN Hande GÜRER ORHAN

Onur ERDEM Emre DURMAZ Özlem ATLI EKLİOĞLU

3. Scientific Programs

The joint 12th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries and 11th International Congress of Turkish Society of Toxicology are proposed to be held together in case of approval.

The activities covered by the organizers of this congress, Turkish Society of Toxicology (TST) and International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX).

The scientific programme will consist of plenary lectures, and sessions covering many topics such as, ecotoxicology, environmental toxicology, endocrine disrupters, metal toxicity, molecular toxicology, genotoxicity, food safety, regulatory toxicology, alternative methods, and risk assessment.

Pre-congress activities, will be held on Wednesday morning May 15, 2024, including at least 3 continuing education courses (CECs).

At least 1 Opening and 4 Plenary lectures, 13 Symposia, 4 Workshops, 3 Short Communications and 3 Round Tables are planning to be held during the CTDC12.

A Gala Dinner will be on May 17, 2024.

The closing ceremony will be on May 18, 2024.

DRAFT SCIENTIFIC PROGRAMME

WEDNESDAY / MAY 15 THURSDAY / MAY 16 FRIDAY / MAY 17 SATURDAY/ MAY 18

09:00-09:30 KEYNOTE LECTURE 2 KEYNOTE LECTURE 3 KEYNOTE LECTURE 4 09:30-10:00 Coffee Break Coffee Break Coffee Break 10:00-10:30 REGISTRATION 10:30-11:00 SESSION 6 SESSION 12 SESSION 1 11:00-11:30 SESSION 7 SESSION 13 11:30-12:00

12:00-14:00 LUNCH LUNCH LUNCH CLOSING CEREMONY

14:00-14:30 14:30-15:00 SESSION 2 SESSION 8 CONTINUING EDUCATION 15:00-15:30 SESSION 3 SESSION 9 COURCE 1-2-3 15:30-16:00 16:00-16:30 Coffee Break 16:30-17:00 Coffee Break SESSION 4 17:00-17:30 WELCOME MESSAGE SESSION 5 /SHORT SESSION 10 COMMUNICATIONS 17:30-18:00 KEYNOTE LECTURE 1 SESSION 11 18:00-18:30 WORKSHOP/ROUND TABLE 18:30-19:00 WELCOME RECEPTION WORKSHOP/ROUND TABLE 19:00-19:30 19:30-21:30 DİNNER GALA DİNNER 21:30-23:00

4. Venue

LIMAK LIMRA HOTEL 5*

MEETİNG ROOMS

Halls Height m2 Class Banquet Theatre Cocktail U- Meeting m Shape

AspendosI 12,0 1100 1000 1000 1500 1400 - -

AspendosII 3,0 130 90 100 160 150 60 60

AspendosIII 3,0 130 90 100 160 150 60 100

AspendosIV 3,0 130 90 100 160 150 60 80

AspendosV 3,0 150 90 100 160 150 60 80

AspendosVI 5,5 780 600 650 800 800 - -

Myra 3,0 90 50 - 70 - 40 40

Side 3,0 60 30 - 35 70 30 25

Turgut 4,5 540 300 400 500 600 - - Albayrak

Sinema 4,0 100 - - 80 - - -

5. Social Programs

Social Programs are designed to provide a chance for participants to gather and relax after a long day at the convention. All delegates will enjoy the delicious cuisine and fascinating performance and take pleasure in the warm hospitality by the host.

WELCOME RECEPTION

It will begin with a cocktail reception, welcome remarks by the host, and live performance. Delegates can gather at the reception area to enjoy the standing buffet, cocktails and conversation with old friends and new colleagues.

CONFERENCE BANQUET

We currently plan to hold the banquet in the Hotel, which has been a landmark of the city for decades.

Accommodation Options nearby

Kemer features a wide range of accommodations options ranging from budget hotels to 5-star hotels.

6. Transportation and Excursion Options

TRANSPORTATION

The airport pick-up and drop-off transportation can be arranged in advance while public transportation is efficient and convenient too.

TOURS BEFORE OR AFTER THE CONFERENCE

POST CONFERENCE PROGRAMS (OPTIONAL TOURS)

During the meeting, travel agency will be available by the registration counter to offer on-site registration for tours

• Aspendos & Perge Tour ( Daily ) • Kekova – Myra & St Nicolas Church ( Daily ) • Olympos – Phaselis Tour ( Daily ) • Xanthos & Letoon & Patara Tour ( Daily ) • Antalya City tour & Manavgat waterfalls ( Daily )

POST CONGRESS TOURS Optional

• Istanbul Packages • Cappadocia Packages • Ephesus & Pamukkale – Hierapolis Packages

V. Finance

The balance of the CTDC12 will be borne by the TST, for which will make its best endeavor to procure financial supports.

The budget outline was estimated under the scenario of 250, 500 and 750 participants.

VI. Conclusion

Turkish Society of Toxicology is confident to host the 12th Congress of Toxicology in Developing Countries, not only because we are experienced in hosting international scientific events, but also Turkey is a wonderful place where deserves a visit in a lifetime. We already provided a superior organizing group (which was in charge during CTDC4 also), a comfortable and convenient meeting venue and facilities, the highest level of logistic arrangement and an elite scientific program during the CTDC12. With those core elements, we are dedicated to make the CTDC a memorable, remarkable, and successful event.

Why TST Hosts the CTDC in Antalya?

• TST has more than 30 years of experience in connecting toxicology committees and has been contributing to IUTOX since 1998. • TST has already hosted 23 meetings and contributed to 6. • TST has experienced staff in organizing the EUROTOX which has more than 500 attendees. • Local and central governments greatly invite and support international conferences being held in Turkey. • The proposed conference venue, Limak Limra Hotel, has state-of-the-art facilities and convenient location to dining and shopping areas. • It costs reasonably to attend the CTDC12 in Antalya. • Safe and relaxing atmosphere, friendly people, traditional cuisine, brilliant seaside, local delicacy, convenient transportation networks in the city all weave into an ideal conference environment of intimacy and friendships.