Science AMA Series: Ask the Society of Environmental Toxicology and
Chemistry (SETAC) anything about Pharmaceuticals in the environment!
Abstract
The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) is hosting
the SETAC North America 38th annual meeting this week and we have tied
this AMA to a specific session, “Pharmaceuticals in the environment:
Potential environmental and human health impacts.” Experts from across
academia, government and industry are here to answer questions on this
topic. The research being presented at our meeting will cover topics
such as how fish react when a variety of medicines get through
wastewater treatment and into their environment, to what levels of
detection in water is risky to human health, to how veterinary medicines
given to cattle get into the environment, among others. Please do note
that we are asking members of the society who represent researchers from
a variety of disciplines and sectors; the answers are not official SETAC
positions. We encourage discussion and debate! Just please keep it
professional. For more information on SETAC see http://www.setac.org
Post your question and the organizers of the conference will find
someone to answer it as soon as possible. Answers to questions will be
most active during the session break at 10AM-11AM EST and immediately
following 12PM-2PM EST, ending at 2PM EST.