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EVISA is keeping you updated with what is going on in speciation analysis. In this section you will find news about the most current research results, about trends, legal issues and informations from manufacturers in the field of speciation analysis. SPECTRO Analytical Instruments acquired by AMETEK Acquisition positions SPECTRO for continued growth Kleve, Germany, June 14, 2005 – SPECTRO Analytical Instruments is pleased to announce that it has been acquired by AMETEK, Inc. (NYSE: AME) a leading global manufacturer of electronic instruments and electric motors. SPECTRO was acquired from an investor group led by German Equity Partners BV for approximately €80 million ($98 million). With its headquarters in Kleve, Germany, SPECTRO has annual sales of approximately €85 million ($104 million).  moreEuropean chemicals legislation REACH must be consumer-friendly BfR calls for improvements to the test concepts, consumer information and use of alternative test methods in the REACH proposal. moreSusceptibility to arsenic toxicity influenced by genes Human metabolism of toxic arsenic, taken up with contaminated drinking water may not be the same in all people. moreArsenic desaster in Bangladesh man-made ? Two US environment experts in an article blamed groundwater arsenic poisoning in Bangladesh on Farakka, Tista and other dams and barrages. more |
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With a list of about 50 entries EVISA is informing you about interesting events and keeps you updated with their deadlines. By consulting our list of deadlines you won't miss the opportunity for early registration at reduced fee or the chance to submit your contribution in time.  more infos... Please note, that for some conferences the deadline for the submission of abstracts is approaching, e.g. for the 2006 Winter Conference on Plasma Spectrochemistry 2006 Pittsburgh Conference (PittCon)NEMC: 21st National Environmental Monitoring Conference
ICBIC 12: International Conference on Bioinorganic Chemistry
2nd Omaha Workshop on Magnetic Sector ICP-MS
9th CONFERENCE ON ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY - 2005
Colloquium Spectroscopicum Internationale XXXIV
Dalton Discussion 8: Metals: Centres of Biological Activity
6th International Symposium on Applied Isotope Geochemistry (AIG-6)
Uranium Mining and Hydrogeology (UMH IV)
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EVISA is supporting the field with educational and training activities meant to improve in the medium- and long-term the knowledge and know-how of users. Well known scientists working in the field are giving the lectures as well as transferring the know-how during the hands-on part of the training courses. For learning about EVISA's current training activities please consult the following list of events that also provides more specific information and details for registration. Since the number of places in these courses is rather limited, early registration is recommended ! Arsenic speciation in foodstuffs and water in relation to legislative requirements
Speciation analysis applied to environmental issues
Fundamentals of coupling techniques in speciation analysis
Organic mass spectrometry in speciation analysis
Selenium speciation in foods and food supplements
Speciation analysis and food security
Speciation analysis applied to industrial issues: Waste management, Semi-conductors, Petroleum products, Car and electroplating industries, Cement industries, Mining industries
Accuracy and quality assurance in speciation analysis by isotope dilution mass spectrometry
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EVISA provides information about open positions for Ph.D. students, PostDocs and permanent staff in the field of speciation. Looking to fill a vacancy or needing a new career challenge? Either way this service is FREE. If you would like to post an open position here, please contact us at info@speciation.net ! Doctorates University of Southern Denmark, Odense PhD studentships in dynamic metal speciation analysis are available at the Department of Chemistry, University of Southern Denmark. The projects will involve development of electrochemical approaches to understanding metal speciation in aquatic systems, including the sediment/water interface and biofilm matrices. morePostdoctoral Department of Chemistry at Clemson University A postdoctoral position is being filled through the Department of Chemistry at Clemson University and its Institute for Nutraceutical Research. This Postdoctoral Fellowship is funded by Gaia Herbs for the purpose of developing analytical methodologies to advance the science of heavy metals (and metals in general) as they apply to herbal dietary supplements. The position exists in the laboratory of Professor R. Kenneth Marcus and will focus in the further development of comprehensive metals speciation methods involving HPLC separations and particle beam-glow discharge mass spectrometry. moreUSGS Mendenhall: Menlo Park, CA Characterization of Microbial Communities Involved in Methylmercury Cycling at Historic Hg and Au Mining-Impacted Sites The historic mercury (Hg) and gold (Au) mining operations in California produced a great deal of wealth, but also produced waste material (e.g., tailings, calcines, unprocessed ore, and waste rock) that still pose physical and chemical hazards. The greatest of these may well be the chemical hazard of Hg itself, but the toxicity, mobility, and bioavailability of Hg depend on its chemical form (i.e., species). Methylmercury (CH3Hg+) is the form most detrimental to the environment, because it is a potent neurotoxin that is readily bioaccumulated and biomagnified in aquatic food webs. Toxic effects are primarily manifested in the developing embryos of organisms at higher trophic levels, particularly those organisms for which fish constitutes a large portion of the diet. moreOther Frontier GeoSciences, Inc.: Quality Assurance Officer Frontier GeoSciences, Inc. a progressive environmental research and specialty inorganic analytical lab in Seattle is searching for a Quality Assurance Officer. Frontier's areas of expertise include ultra-trace metals analysis and metal(loid) speciation (primarily for Hg, As, Se, Cr, and Sb). Candidates should be extremely knowledgeable about trace metals analysis and have several years' experience at an inorganic lab. Strongly positioned for growth in 2005, Frontier is looking for a proven, innovative leader to join our team. more |
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More than 220 active scientists in the field of speciation analysis already joined the directory. Join this great directory that is extensively linked to all tye of other information on this site, such as homepages, conferences and literature. If your entry is still missing in this directory, please contact us at info@speciation.net. more |
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EVISA provides an easy access to external information. Our database contains about 800 links to relevant information from numerous top scientific resources spread over the whole Web. The database is searchable both via full-text and categories such as elements, type of species and type of information. We are permanently updating our links section. If your web site is missing here, please e-mail your link information to links@speciation.net. Today we would like to recommend you to visit some sites related to Toxicology: more |
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