Scientific toxicology societies in Europe

Congress of the European Societies of Toxicology

Open Access and Scientific Societies

This is the second in a series of three editorials that aim to address recurring concerns about the benefi ts and risks associated with open-access publishing in medicine and the biological sciences. S cientifi c societies serve their members, their broader scholarly communities, and the different components of their missions in many important ways. Making peer-reviewed literature immediately a...

G.W. Leibniz and scientific societies

Efficient scientific study requires organized cooperation between scholars, as well in contemporary science as in the past. The famous philosopher, G. W. Leibniz (1646-1716) regarded as his models for the scientific organizations The Royal Society (founded in 1660) and The Royal Science Academy of France (founded in 1666). 1 These societies were mainly interested in practical applications, alth...

Scientific societies and biomedical research.

The role of scientific societies in the promotion of biomedical research is becoming increasingly important, particularly when the political and financial situations across Europe (and the world) are facing unprecedented challenges. The whole field of biomedical research in Europe is therefore in a difficult position, considering that research is usually one of the first victims of global crisi...

Empowerment of Medical Toxicology in Bangladesh: Inspiration from the APAMT

In the last issue of Asia Pacific Journal of Medical Toxicology (APJMT), editor-in-chief, Dr. Reza Afshari focused on an important contemporary issue of empowering toxicology in the Asia pacific region (1). The topic drew our attention and we would like to share the situation of Bangladesh in light of this editorial. Dr. Afshari correctly emphasized on forming national societies of medical toxi...