BelTox-BEMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 on microplastics

ARCHE Consulting will be present at the BelTox-BEMS Annual Scientific Meeting 2025 on microplastics organised by BelTox and BEMS on the 4th of December in Brussels, Belgium.

This year’s edition will focus on the critical topic microplastics where leading experts will dive deeper into this rapidly evolving field. The theme of the meeting is ‘Unmasking Microplastics: Impacts, Challenges and Implications for (Eco)Toxicology’.

During this event, you will receive an introduction and general concepts of  to the field of microplastics, you will gain insights into cutting-edge detection methodologies, including Pyr-GC/MS coupled with sp-ICP/MS and various microscopy techniques, and together we will explore the presence and impact of microplastics in agricultural soil.

Furthermore, we will discuss the interdisciplinary advancements in ecotoxicology, analytics, and human health related to microplastics. We will also address toxicity through in vivo and alternative models, as well as the significant challenges microplastics pose for risk assessment, specifically concerning data quality and health effects. The day will conclude with discussions on mitigation measures, insights into EU-funded research, and an awards ceremony before the meeting’s closure.

Similar to previous editions, a dedicated Young Scientists Competition will provide a platform for young researchers to present their work, and  you will have plenty of networking opportunities during the coffee breaks and poster sessions.