Toxinology Courses

There are several toxinology courses available around the world. They vary from regional to global in coverage and from experimental to clinical in scope.

Les Animaux Venimeux et Veneneux: Systematique, Biologie, Toxicologie
Paris, France, dates not available at present
Information: Christine Rollard
This course, spread out over several modules, covers the details of venomous animals and their toxins, with some comments on clinical effects. It is designed for scientists needing detailed knowledge of toxinology, rather than for clinicians.

Clinical Toxinology Short Courses
Adelaide, Australia - Next Course February 12-18, 2012.
Information: Prof. J White
This course is designed for clinicians and provides an intensive global overview of all aspects pertaining to clinical toxinology, including details of the organisms, toxins, clinical effects and treatment. Teaching is by lectures from an international faculty, tutorial sessions and practicals.
The last Course was held in March 2010 and attended by nearly 50 doctors from many countries. The program for that course is available for viewing here.The program for the 2012 Course is still being refined, based on the 2010 program.

More information is available on the Clinical Toxinology Courses Website. The course brochure and enrolment form, both in pdf format, are available for download on that site.

Brazilian Toxinology Course
A local course for principally Brazilian doctors, run by the Instituto Butantan, Sao Paolo, Brazil.
Inquiries to Instituto Butantan, Brazil

Swiss Tropical Institute Toxinology Course
A short course run by the Institute covering many aspects of clinical toxinology.
Inquiries to the Swiss Tropical Institute