ICT 2025 Proposal Toxicology Society of Taiwan Table of Contents Letter of Invitation……………………………………………… 2 Letters of Endorsement……………………………………… 4 Congress Organization………………………….…………… 13 Taiwan Overview.………………………….……….……….. 18 The Venue Convention Center……………………...… 28 Professional Congress Organizer……………………… 31 Budget…………………………………………….………………. 35 Accommodation……………………………………….……… 36 1 Letter of Invitation 3 Letters of Endorsement 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 Congress Organization Toxicology Society of Taiwan (TSTA) 1st Current President President Toxicology Society of Taiwan (TSTA) was founded in 1985 by a group of toxicologists leading by Dr. Chen-Yuan Lee. TSTA was registered to the Ministry of the Interior, Taiwan on June 20, 1987 and Dr. Lee became the first President of TSTA. The successive presidents are Dr. Jen-Kun Lin, Dr. Jou-Fang Deng, Dr. Tzuu-Huei Ueng, Dr. Tsung-Yun Liu, Dr. Huei Lee, Dr. Min-Liang Kuo, Dr. Jaw-Jou Kang, and the current president is Dr. Jih-Heng Li. TSTA became the member of Asian Society of Toxicology (ASIATOX) in 1997, and has been actively participated in various activities of ASIATOX, including organization of the 5th International Congress of ASIATOX at Taipei Veterans General Hospital during 10-13 September, 2009. In addition to ASIATOX, TSTA also joined the International Union of Toxicology (IUTOX) in 1987. Moreover, TSTA has regularly hosted the biennial Cross-strait Meetings between TSTA and the China Society of Toxicology. To comply with the international harmonization of the certification/ registration of toxicologists worldwide, an effort leading by IUTOX, TSTA has recently established a board certification program for Diplomate of Certified Toxicologist (DTSTA). The 1st board certification exam was held at Kaohsiung Medical University on June 28, 2014. 8 toxicologists have been certified as DTST and hopefully more toxicologists in Taiwan will join this honor. 14 Candidates to co-Host the ICT2025 The Asian Society of Toxicology Asian Society of Toxicology (ASIATOX) was founded on June 8, 1994, and joined the IUTOX (International Union of Toxicology) membership in 1995. ASIATOX is one of the regional member societies of IUTOX including European Society of Toxicology (EUROTOX) and Latin American Society of Toxicology(ALATOX). ASIATOX consists of 6 affiliated member societies and over some 3000 toxicologists from industry, academia and regulatory institutes as members in Asian region. Taiwan Society of Nephrology The Society of Nephrology of the Republic of China (SNROC) was established in November 1983. The official name was changed to “Taiwan Society of Nephrology” (TSN) in December 2000. The Society aims to promote research and education in the field of nephrology, as well as advance patient care in Taiwan. The Pharmaceutical Society of Taiwan China government moved to Taiwan with the Pharmaceutical Society in 1949. It has evolved to become Taiwan's Pharmaceutical Association. The purpose of the Council is to joint national pharmacy academic study, to promote the pharmacy industry, and to cooperate with the international community of pharmacy societies. 15 Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology Taiwan Association for Food Science and Technology, originated from "Chinese Institute of Food Science and Technology," was founded in November 20, 1971. It is a non-profit academic community to establish the connection of food professionals around the world and to promote the development of food science. International Life Sciences Institute Taiwan International Life Sciences Institute Taiwan (ILSI Taiwan) was found in July 28, 2013. It was formally established and became the world's 16th ILSI branch. There are now 45 corporate members and 17 individual members in ILSI. It is a global non-profit organization whose mission is to combine industry, academia and government resources on nutrition, food safety, toxicology, risk assessment and environmental issues. To seek solutions and to declare correctly guide of the relevant scientific information. To enhance the nutrition and public health and ensure the safety of food and environment. Taiwan Environmental and Occupational Medicine Association Taiwan Environmental Occupational Medicine, referred to as TEOMA, was founded in March 28, 1992 as the establishment of a national people's organizations. It’s a non-profit organization for the purpose of society in the promotion of environmental, occupational disease prevention research and education and training. To strengthen exchanges and contacts academic groups around the world. 16 The Scientific Program of the ICT XVI in 2025 The Scientific Program Committee will seek the suggestion of scientific themes from IUTOX--member societies. TSTA will also invite submissions from a international experts from the government, academia, and industry area. Traditional toxicology themes and latest toxicological issues will be included in the program of the International Congress of Toxicology in 2025. The putative program is following: Special Sessions: Plenary Lectures Informative Workshop Toxicology History Room Continuous Educational Course: Regulatory Toxicology Risk Assessment Symposia and Poster Sessions: Clinical toxicology Preventive toxicology Alternative toxicology Environmental toxicology Comparative toxicology Toxicogenomics Regulatory issues World trade and toxicological concern Toxicology and economic issues Nano-toxicology Food Safety ETC….. 17 Taiwan Overview Formosa ("Beautiful Island") Formosa is what the Portuguese called Taiwan when they came here in the 16th century and saw the verdant beauty of the island. Located off the southeast coast of the Asian Continent at the western edge of the Pacific Ocean, between Japan and the Philippines and right in the center of the East- Asian island arc, Taiwan forms a vital line of communication in the Asia-Pacific region. It covers an area of approximately 36,000 square kilometers (14,400 square miles) and is longer than it is wide. Two-thirds of the total area is covered by forested mountains and the remaining area consists of hilly country, platforms and highlands, coastal plains and basins. The Central Mountain Range stretches along the entire country from north to south, thus forming a natural line of demarcation for rivers on the eastern and western sides of the island. On the west side, lies the Yushan (Yu Mountain) Range with its main peak reaching 3,952 meters (12,965 feet), the highest mountain peak in Northeast Asia. 18 The Taiwan government has established 9 national parks and 13 national scenic areas to preserve Taiwan's best natural ecological environment and cultural sites. There are various ways to discover the beauty of Taiwan. For example, trekking in the magnificence of the cliffs at Taroko Gorge; taking a ride on the Alishan Forest Railway and experiencing the breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds; hiking up to the summit of Northeast Asia's highest peak, Yu Mountain (Yushan). You can also soak up the sun in Kending (Kenting), Asia's version of Hawaii; stand at the edge of Sun Moon Lake; wander through the East Rift Valley; or visit the off shore islands of Kinmen and Penghu. It's fun in capital letters as well as an awesome journey of natural discovery! Climate If you are from a high-latitude country, you can leave your winter coat behind when coming to Taiwan and enjoy the pleasant warmth of the sun. If you'd rather experience the carefree sensation of healthy beads of sweat running down your forehead, then you should visit the beach at Kending (Kenting) in southern Taiwan, where it is summer all year round. Don't worry too much about getting burned by the dazzling sun, so long as you take prudent precautions; the sun may not be as stinging hot as it seems. Furthermore, the country is surrounded by the ocean; and the ocean breezes, which are the reasons for Taiwan's humid weather, will surely make you completely forget the dry cold back home. If you are from a low-latitude country, you will certainly revel in the comfortable warmth of Taiwan's sun. The coolness that hangs in the air will be a welcome change from the simmering heat of your native country. You can do some hiking in the mountains, immersing yourself in the beautiful trees of the forest while inhaling the pure and fresh air that blows across the island of Taiwan. 19 The Mountains Taiwan has been abundantly endowed with mountains; over 200 peaks are higher than 3,000 meters, making Taiwan geographically unique. As mountains can be found anywhere, mountain climbing is a popular leisure activity in Taiwan. One can choose to hike the mountains on the outskirts of the city or accept the challenge of climbing one of the numerous high mountains, following the course of streams and valleys, tracing back to the source of rivers, or crossing entire mountains. In any case, lush scenery will unfold your eyes and it will not take too long for you to be convinced of the beauty of Taiwan's mountains. Sea World Taiwan has a very rich marine ecology. You can see a groups of bottlenose dolphins, spinner dolphins, Risso's dolphins, and pan tropical spotted dolphins jumping out of the Pacific Ocean along the east. Azure seas and magnificent coral reefs can be found in Kending (Kenting) at the southern tip of Taiwan, and on Green Island and the Penghu Archipelago. This is a place for you to discover and be amazed. 20 Eco-park Taiwan has a warm and humid climate and a variety of terrain, including sandbars, plains, basins, hills, plateaus, and mountains. As a result, the country is home to abundant animal and plant life, including various endemic species, and can therefore be regarded as one gigantic eco-park. Because of the formation of mud flats and mangroves along the coast, large numbers of migratory birds from around the world are attracted to Taiwan, where they use these coastal areas as a temporary shelter and rest area before they resume their journey. In spring and summer time, there are the birds that leave the tropics behind to spend this season in Taiwan, such as the eye-catching fairy pitta, known in Chinese as the eight-color bird.