Dear colleague,
The 15th International Workshop on Quantitative Structure-Activity Relationships (QSAR2012) in Environmental and Health Sciences will take place on June 18-22, 2012 at the Sokos Hotel Viru Conference Centre, Tallinn, Estonia.
From the beginning (1983), the Workshop has been an important international gathering in the fields of Environmental and Health Sciences, bringing together people developing and using (Q)SAR-s to explain the behaviour of chemicals in nature and living organisms. The Workshop has attained great recognition as a forum that helps to build common understanding and solutions in explaining the influence of chemical structure on various physical, chemical, biological, and health endpoints, as well as in understanding systems chemistry and, at the end of the line, contributes to the improvement of quality of life.
(Q)SAR-s in Environmental and Health Sciences has seen growth in the methodology and range of applications, bringing together concepts and ideas from chemistry, biology, medicine, mathematics, and computer science. (Q)SAR-s have also stepped out from the academic and industrial scientific research environments to be used in legislative decision support for chemical safety. Interdisciplinary nature and a growing use are the driving forces of the field, bringing new ideas to the scientific community for effective characterization, screening and design of chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and materials.
The aim of the meeting is to create an inspiring and friendly environment for the presentation of novel and emerging research results, lively discussions, exchange of experience and information, combined with a relaxing social programme and the historical atmosphere of Tallinn (the Old Town of Tallinn is a UNESCO World Heritage Site). In Tallinn, history and local cultural traditions meet with the vibrant modern city, which, together, forms an ideal location for a crossroads of thoughts and provides an excellent opportunity to meet new and old colleagues.
Looking forward to meeting you in Tallinn – let’s make the Workshop happen!
