17^th International Conference on Environmental Toxicology and Ecological Risk Assessment September 24-25, 2018 Chicago, Illinois, USA

Michael Dourson has a PhD in toxicology from the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine, and is a board-certified toxicologist (i.e., DABT) serving as the Director of Science at the 501c3 nonprofit organization Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment (TERA). Prior to this, he was Senior Advisor in the Office of the Administrator at the US EPA. Before this, he was a Professor in the Risk Science Center at the University of Cincinnati, College of Medicine and also worked at TERA and US EPA. He has been awarded the Arnold J. Lehman award from the Society of Toxicology, the International Achievement Award by the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, and 4 bronze medals from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. He has been elected as a Fellow of the Academy of Toxicological Sciences (i.e., FATS) and as a Fellow for the Society for Risk Analysis (i.e., FSRA).

Toxicology, Risk Assessment

Jaime Senabre is Psychologist and Environmental Consultant. He completed doctoral studies in the Department of Personality, Evaluation and Psychological Treatment of the UNED. He is Chief of Brigade in a Forest Fire Service with more than 20 years of experience. He collaborates with several companies and institutions in the area of training in Psychology in Emergencies and Human Resources. He is Professor at the University of Valencia in the Master in "Intervention and operational coordination in emergencies and catastrophes" and other postgraduate courses on emergencies. He is Director and President of the International Scientific-Professional Committee of the National Symposium on Forest Fires (SINIF). He has lectured internationally and has been part of the Organizing Committee of several International Congresses on Earth Sciences and Climate Change. He is part of the Editorial Board of several international scientific journals. He has published articles on forest fires, stress, psychosocial risks and emotional trauma, mainly in relation to emergency services and natural disasters. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Forest fires, risk perception, natural hazards, environmental psychology and human behavior in emergency situations. Currently, he is assigned to the Research Group on "Climate and Territorial Planning" (University of Alicante), where he researches on the social perception of forest fire risk and behavior in the event of possible disasters.

Dr. Degarmo, a full professor at Southern Illinois University since 2016 and research associate for the Applied Research Institute in Jerusalem since 2011. Dr. Degarmo transitioned into the roles of assistant professor, associate professor, and now full professor in the department of political science at Southern Illinois University, where she teaches various courses in international relations since 2000. Her expertise consists of international security with a focus on nuclear era and security in the Middle East. She has also been a facilitator for the foreign policy's great decisions program at the university since 2001. Dr. Degarmo previously spent several years as a department chair of the political science department at her current place of employment. A recipient of numerous research grants over the years, she has also received numerous awards for her contributions, including a Black Heritage Month Salute to the Stars Award in 2013, a Meridian Award for 2011 and 2012, and a Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Humanitarian Award in 2011, all granted by Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville. She has authored four books, including "The Geneva Conventions of 1949 and Their Protocols: The Case of Israel" in 2016, as well as a number of book chapters, contributions to both encyclopedias and professional journals, and undergraduate teaching manuals. Beyond those literary accomplishments, Dr. Degarmo has conducted over two dozen book and article reviews, and has served as a presenter and chair for many conference proceedings since 1994.

International Relations, Security, International Environmental Security, US Foreign Policy, International Organizations, and Palestinian Politics

She is a Professor& Director for Amity Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management. She received a Doctoral Degree (PhD) from Delhi University, India. She is graduated with an immediate post-graduation from Delhi University, India. She served as a Professor since 21 years in Amity Institute of Environmental Toxicology, Safety and Management. As a Professor, she is a recipient of many awards and grants for her valuable contributions and discoveries in major area of research. Her research interests, as a Professor lie in Environmental Contaminants.

Studies on environmental contaminants (e.g. PAH’s, PCB’s, pesticides, Heavy metals, dioxins/dibenzofurans etc.) and their impact on eco-system (soil, water, air, flora and fauna), bio-remediation, site reclamation, environmental monitoring and data collection Field studies - Efficacy Trials, Field Dissipation (Soil and Water), 14C-Field Plot Studies, waste water treatment, solid waste management, E- waste management technologies. Biodegradation in Soil, Water and Sediment, Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Safety and Environmental Management, Environmental Fate and Assessment - Photodegradation (Aqueous, soil and Vapor), Aerobic and Anaerobic Soil and Aquatic Metabolism, Soil Columns Leaching

Noemi Tirado Bustillos is Head of Genotoxicology Unit at Genetic Institute – Medicine School – Universidad Mayor de San Andres (UMSA) La Paz – Bolivia, professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology at UMSA, - Second Secretary of the Executive Committee of the Latin American Association of Mutagensis, Carcinogenesis and Environmental Teratogenesis, (ALAMCTA). President of the Bolivian Society of Mutagenesis, Carcinogenesis and Environmental Teratogenesis, (SBOMCTA). She is the coordinator of 2 grant regarding environmental toxicology studies 1. Pesticide exposure health effects 2. Metabolism of arsenic among women exposed to contaminated drinking water, she is author/co-author of 25 scientific papers, research papers, all of them concerning biomonitoring of people exposed to environment contaminants as Heavy metals, pesticides, chemicals (131I, Formaldehyde) and radiations, and conferences worldwide. She is recipient of several national and international award all, Chairperson of The XIX International A. Hollaender Course by the IAEMS – 2015, Member of Organizing Committee of XI ALAMCTA Congress 2018- Paraguay.

Environmental toxicology, genotoxicity

Friday E Uboh completed his Ph.D at the age of 35 from University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, and is presently a Professor of Biochemistry, with Toxicology as his area of research interest. He served as the acting Head of Biochemistry Department in the Department of Biochemistry University of Calabar, Calabar, Nigeria, from 2011 to 2013. Prof. Uboh is a member of Nigerian Society of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology (NSBMB), Institute of Public Analysts of Nigeria (IPAN), National Vice President of the Society of Experimental Biology of Nigeria (NISEN), American College of Toxicology (ACT), and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX). He has more than 70 papers published in reputable Journals, and is a reviewer and editorial board member of many Journals of repute. He has also presented many conference papers, locally and internationally.

Biochemistry