global with geographic units in North America, Europe, Latin America, Asia/Pacific and Africa. SETAC had a similarly outstanding year in Latin America. The 10th Congress of SETAC Latin America (SLA) and the 1st Congress of Venezuelan Ecotoxicology were held jointly in Cumaná, Venezuela, in October 2011, reinforcing the Society’s presence in that region, including Central America and the Caribbean. New regional chapters took shape in Argentina from the ground up and in Brazil from the well-established Brazilian Society of Ecotoxicology. These important developments reinforced significant membership gains in Latin America and will ensure a dynamic program of activities in 2012. I also want to highlight the dedication of the members of the SETAC World Council and geographic unit Councils and Boards. Their collaboration on a tripartite basis, with scientists from governments, academia and business working together, has made SETAC a premier venue for science and discussion on the environment. And, of course, we deeply appreciate the work and commitment of our nearly 6,000 SETAC members around the world. They have contributed in so many ways to the continued success and direction of SETAC in the pursuit of cutting-edge research and collaboration where the need for science and understanding is great.
2011 SETAC World Council Pa u l va n d en B r ink
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Alte r r a a n d Wa g e n i n g en U n iversity, Neth erlan ds
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F e d e r a l G ov e r n m e n t, USA
Fr ed H eim ba ch
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Ja ne P. S tav el ey
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E x p on e n t, U S A P e te r C a m p b e l l , S y n g e nta, U n ited K in gdom P e d r o C a r r i qu i r i b or d e , U n iversidad Nacion al de La Plata, Ar g e n ti n a G e or g e P. C ob b , T e x a s Tech U n iversity, U SA W i l l i a m L . G ood f e l l ow, EA En gin eerin g, Scien ce, an d T e c h n ol og y, I n c . , U S A L ú c i a Gui l h e r m i n o, U n iversidade do Porto, Portugal Patr i ck Gui n e y, S . C . J oh n son & Son , In c., U SA J u s s i V. K . K ukk on e n , U n iversity of Ea stern Fin lan d K e n n e th L e u n g , U n i v e r sity of Hon g K on g
SETAC looks ahead to 2012 with great anticipation as we hold our 6th World Congress in Berlin in May. There, we will celebrate our Society’s scientific contributions to a better environment, examine sustainability from a transdiscipline perspective and add to our vibrant network of members and organizational partners. Please read on for more on SETAC and its efforts to achieve Environmental Quality through Science®.
M i g u e l M or a , T e x a s A&M U n iversity, U SA Dav i d P h i l l i p s , C ova n c e La b oratories Ltd., U n ited K in gdom Ba r n e tt Rattn e r , F e d e r al Govern men t, U SA R i c h a r d P. Sc r og g i n s , En viron men t Can ada M i c h a e l C . M oz u r , G l obal Ex ecutive Director, Ex Off icio
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