Recognized leaders in chemistry, toxicology, ecotoxicology and
other disciplines will guide participants through a two-day course
April 23-24 to advance understanding of safer chemical design and
formulation.
This workshop will be hosted by Northwest Green Chemistry, a nonprofit
dedicated to advancing green chemistry and green engineering in the
Pacific Northwest region, and the Molecular Design Research Network, a
multidisciplinary effort led by scientists at Yale University, Baylor
University, George Washington and the University of Washington that is
focused on the rational design of chemicals and materials to reduce
toxicity.
“There are tremendous advances taking place in our
ability to use toxicology to guide the development of safer chemicals,”
said Ken Zarker, executive director of Northwest Green Chemistry. “This
workshop will offer professionals working in chemical design and
chemicals management the latest research and tools to succeed in this
emerging field.”
The goal of this work is to create safer,
cleaner, better building blocks for future products, so that we are not
left with toxic cleanups decades from now, explained Terrance Kavanagh,
professor of environmental and occupational health sciences at the
University of Washington School of Public Health. However, because
there is little toxicity data available for many chemicals, identifying
safer materials is challenging.
The workshop is intended for
toxicologists, environmental scientists, chemical and product designers,
chemists, chemical engineers, and other professionals engaged in the
decision-making process of using existing chemicals or creating new
ones. Participants will discuss cutting-edge science and practical
strategies for designing safer chemicals.
The event will be held
at McMenamins Edgefield in Troutdale, Ore. Early bird registration for
the two day workshop costs $125 through March 15. After March 15th the
registration fee will be $195. Online registration is at http://www.ngcworkshop.eventbrite.com. A flyer with additional information can be found at http://www.ecy.wa.gov/programs/hwtr/p2/GreenChem/pdfs/flyer2.pdf
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