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• Download Information Pamphlet | • Getting Here Keynote speaker – Dr. Ake BergmanBFR 2008 is pleased to announce that Dr. Ake Bergman, head of the Department for Environmental Chemistry at Stockholm University and a specialist in brominated flame retardants will be a keynote speaker at BFR 2008. The title of his talk will be “Perspective on recent developments of persistent and bioaccumulative BFRs” Guest speakers – Mike Gallagher and Alex StoneBFR 2008 is pleased to announce that Mike Gallagher, Persistent Bioaccumulative Toxins (PBT) Coordinator at the Washington Department of Ecology and Alex Stone, Safer Chemicals Alternative Chemist with the Washington Department of Ecology will be guest speakers at the workshop. The title of their talk will be “Development of Washington State's PBDE Law”.......................................................................................................................................... PROGRAMThe scientific program will consist of lectures and posters on the following topics: • Advances in the Analysis of BFRs and Metabolites • Environmental Occurrence, Fate, and Transport • Physical Properties and Modeling • BFRs in Humans, Food, and Consumer Products • Toxicology of BFRs and Metabolites • Risk Assessment, Regulatory Issues, and Alternative Flame Retardants • Toxicological and Environmental Synergies between BFRs and other POPs ......................................................................................................................................... ABSTRACT SUBMISSIONBFR 2008 is still accepting abstracts for poster presentations. Abstracts should have a maximum of 500 words and should be submitted using the following template. Email your abstracts for poster presentation to info@BFR2008.com as a MS Word or WordPerfect e-mail attachment using the template provided. Authors will be notified of the acceptance of their abstract for oral and/or poster presentations Guidelines
......................................................................................................................................... VENUE AND HOST CITYVenue A map with driving directions to the Institute of Ocean Sciences can be found at: About Victoria
Revel in magnificent ocean and mountain views, enjoy a whale watching tour, relax on a horse-drawn carriage ride, enjoy fine local dining, play a world class round of golf at Bear Mountain, or visit one of our many tourist attractions such as Butchart Gardens and the Royal BC Museum. More information on Victoria can be found at www.tourismvictoria.com. Weather The average high temperature in June is 17.9°C or 64.2°F and the average low temperature is 10°C or 50°F. The average precipitation is 20.7 mm or 0.81 in. Make sure that you bring a pullover for evenings, especially if you are near the water. ......................................................................................................................................... GETTING HERETraveling here is easy with numerous options available for traveling to Victoria. We have listed the most common options below. For a more comprehensive list, please visit Victoria Tourism at www.tourismvictoria.com/Content/EN/482.asp. By Air Victoria has an international airport located in Sidney, BC, minutes from the workshop venue and 30 minutes from downtown Victoria. Regular floatplane service is also offered from Vancouver and Seattle. International Airport Service SeaPlane Service Regional Plane/Helicopter Service By Water There are numerous car and passenger ferry options to bring you to Victoria from the British Columbia mainland and Washington State. Enjoy majestic ocean, mountain and marine life views along the way! BC Ferries Victoria Express Victoria Clipper Washington State Ferry Victoria San Juan Cruises By Ground Scheduled coach service is available between Vancouver, BC and Vancouver International Airport to Victoria through Pacific Coach Lines. Passport Information All of the following information is required to generate a letter of invitation: Complete Name, Company, Date of Birth, Street Address, City, Country, Postal Code, Telephone number, Email, Passport, Arrival Date, Departure Date. ......................................................................................................................................... ACCOMMODATIONRooms for the workshop have been secured at the Laurel Point Inn at a fraction of the regular cost for this time of year. To take advantage of these savings, please complete the registration form at your earliest convenience.
All guestrooms contain cozy down duvets, complimentary in-room coffee and tea, hairdryers, free local, toll-free and calling card calls and complimentary high-speed Internet. This Victoria hotel's amenities include two restaurants, cozy piano lounge, oceanside patio, a lush Japanese garden, indoor pool, Jacuzzi, gift shop, air-conditioning, high-speed Internet access, 24-hour room service and secure parking. A block of guest rooms have been set aside for June 2-5, 2008. The BFR2008 group will also be offered 2 days pre and post the event dates identified, based on hotel availability. We recommend that you make your reservations as early as possible. If you are traveling with your family, the Laurel Point Inn also offers suites that will be available at a discounted price, dependant on hotel availability. You can make your reservation by completing the attached form and either emailing or faxing it to the Laurel Point Inn, or you may call Laurel Point Inn’s toll free number at 1-800-663-7667 to speak with a reservation agent. Please quote reservation #85700. Deadline for reservations is 2 May 2008. ......................................................................................................................................... SPONSORSHIP & EXHIBITORSThe workshop is a non-profit event with a tradition of no registration fees. This encourages participation from BFR professionals in academia, government and not-for-profit organizations. The workshop has maintained access through the generosity of sponsors with interests in the science of BFRs. For the 2008 workshop, we ask for your financial assistance to make the event a success. If you are interested in becoming a sponsor, please contact Richard Grace at rgrace@axys.com. Thank you for your support! PLATINUM SPONSORS GOLD SPONSORS SILVER SPONSORS BRONZE SPONSORS
......................................................................................................................................... SOCIAL EVENTThere will be a meet-and-greet social in the Terrace Room at the Laurel Point Inn on the evening of June 3. Drinks and appetizers will be provided. ......................................................................................................................................... COMMITTEESOrganizing Committee Dr. Michael Ikonomou, Co-Chair Dr. Coreen Hamilton, Co-Chair John Pasternak, Steering Committee Daniel Sit, Steering Committee Monica Dyck, Steering Committee Christine Brownlie, Steering Committee and Event Coordinator Richard Grace, Steering Committee and Finance If you require additional assistance, please contact: Scientific Committee Frank Gobas Mike Gallagher Michael Ikonomou Rob Letcher John Pasternak Don Patterson Eric Reiner Alex Stone Gregg Tomy ......................................................................................................................................... REGISTRATION IS STILL OPENThank you for your interest in BFR 2008. There is no registration fee for attending the workshop.
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