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GOALS

PRIMO will provide an international and interdisciplinary forum for the latest research on the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.

EXPERTISE

PRIMO will highlight research in ecotoxicology, evolutionary toxicology, and marine & freshwater biology to highlight the latest research of the impact of pollutants on aquatic environments.

CONNECTIONS

PRIMO welcomes scientists from academic, government, and private institutions, as well as stakeholders directly involved in environmental protection, water management, and chemical legislation to facilitate the knowledge translation and be informed on the latest research in aquatic toxicology.

ORGANIZERS

The organizing committee is chaired by Dr. Joanna Wilson (McMaster Uni.). The local committee includes:

Dr. Oana Birceanu (Western Uni.), Dr. Markus Brinkmann (Uni. of Saskatchewan), Dr. Alex Little (McMaster Uni.), Dr. Karen Kidd (McMaster Uni.), Dr. Andrew Thompson (Wilfred Laurier Uni.), Dr. Erin Ussery (Canadian Center for Inland Waters), Dr. Glen van der Kraak (Uni. of Guelph), and Dr. Matt Vijayan (Uni. of Calgary).

VENUE

For the first time in history, PRIMO will be hosted in Canada. The conference will be held on the McMaster University main campus, from June 2 – June 5, 2026.

More details coming soon.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Deadline: Early 2026.

Notification of Acceptance: Early 2026.

Early Bird Registration Closes: Early 2026.

Registration Closes: Mid 2026.

PRIMO 23 Conference: Jun 2-5, 2026.