Programme of sessions
Plenary speakers now added. Further info coming soon for ICEM 2026!
Each session will have leading experts discussing the latest findings on each specific topic coupled with opportunities for young scientists to present their works selected from abstracts.
Sunday 6th Sept
1300 Welcome Address
1330-1430 Plenary: Surveillance of carcinogen exposures through the somatic mutation landscapes of normal and cancer cells. Prof. Sir Mike Stratton
1430-1700 Parallel Sessions
Transcriptomic biomarkers to improve genotoxicity and carcinogenicity assessment
Biomonitoring for Occupational exposures.
The Biological Basis of Sexual Orientation: In Utero Role of Genetics, Epigenetics, Immunology, and Endocrine Disruptors.
Photobiology: Novel insights into UV – induced Mutagenisis and Carcinogenesis
Light and Shadow of DNA Repair
Quantitative Methods for Interpretation of Mutagenicity Dose-response Data
Studies on germline mutagenesis in the era of whole genome sequencing
1830 Welcome Reception (At the EICC)
Monday 7th Sept
0900-1000 Plenary: DNA damage impact on neuro precursor cells and neurons from patients with Cockayne syndrome, Carlos Frederica Martins Menck. (Brazil)
1000-1230 Parallel sessions
IWGT: Session TBC
Evaluating somatic mutation and clonal expansion in human aging and disease and in preclinical risk assessment.
Sex differences in the response to mutagens
Computational Toxicology, AI, and QSAR are driving innovation in risk assessment methods.
1330-1430 Plenary: Title TBC, Mirjam Luijten (Netherlands)
1430-1700 Parallel Sessions Cont’d
Impact of Chromatin on DNA Repair Mechanisms
Towards a Global genotoxicity testing strategy for botanical extracts
Enhancing NA & NDSRI Risk Assessment: (Q)SAR & QM Approaches
Cutting Edge of Environmental Carcinogenesis Research
1700-1800 Plenary: Repair of DNA double strand breaks by non-Homologous End Joining, Susan Lees-Miller (US)
1800-1900 Interactive Poster Session 1
Tuesday 8th Sept
0900-1000 Plenary: Absolute Quantification Techniques in Environmental Mutagenesis Research. Dr. Tomonari Matsuda (Japan)
1000-1230 Parallel Sessions
The Nitrosamine Challenge: Rethinking Safety Thresholds for Modern Pharmaceuticals
Young Scientist Session
Genetic toxicology concerns in Low- and Middle-Income Countries
Emerging Strategies for Epigenetic Toxicology Assessment
1330-1430 Plenary: Title & Speaker TBC
1430-1700 Parallel Sessions Cont’d
Advancing Genotoxicity Studies with 3D Tissue Models: A Path Toward In Vivo Replacement
Mutagenicity assessment using error-corrected sequencing: the path to regulatory acceptance
Cellular responses to double strand DNA damage
Mitochondrial DNA as a relevant environmental target
1700-1800 Plenary Title & Speaker TBC
1800-1900 Interactive Poster Session 2
Wednesday 9th Sept
0900 – 1000 Plenary: Performance under pressure: the lightning-fast rise of error-corrected sequencing in regulatory testing. Carole Yauk (US)
1000-1230 Parallel Sessions
Risk of Adverse Health & Environmental Effects Llinked to Mutagen Exposure
Biomarkers for Health Risk Assessment in Latin American Populations
PARC SYNnet Forum: Next Generation Biomonitoring for New Occupational Exposures
Molecular to ecosystem responses to environmental stressors
1330 Free afternoon to see Edinburgh sights
1900 Gala Dinner
The National Museum Scotland (Tickets to be booked at point of registration)
Thursday 10th Sept
1000 – 1230 Parallel Sessions
Evaluating the possible genotoxicity of TiO2 and potential modes of action
Comet Assay: Its Role in Climate Change Within the One Health Approach
Advancements in the Regulatory Landscape for Mutagenic Impurities: Focus on Nitrosamines and Regulatory Updates
1330-1430 Plenary Title & Speaker TBC
1430-1700 Parallel Sessions Cont’d
PARC Projects on Genotoxicity & Carcinogenicity
Fundamentals and Evolving Uses of Cell Painting in Toxicology
Drug Therapy for Viral Pandemics
Next-Generation Tools for Assessing Genotoxicity in Advanced Therapies
1700 Closing Ceremony & Prizes