Toxinology Course

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 - dates to be fixed, most likely late 2010
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 2008 and attended by over 50 doctors from many countries.

Brazilian Toxinology Course

Forthcoming Courses

Clinical Toxinology Short Course
Adelaide, late 2010 - dates yet to be finalised. Information on the website relates to the recently completed 2008 Course, but this willgive an indication of topics to be covered in 2010, though there may be some changes in Faculty, following recent retirements.