QUASIMEME Workshop

Analysis of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and

Alkylated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

Aberdeen, Scotland10-11December 2009

Co-organisers:Institute for Environmental Studies, VU University,Amsterdam;

Marine Scotland Marine, Aberdeen.

Purpose of the Workshop

The purpose of the workshop on the analysis of polycyclicaromatic hydrocarbons(PAHs)and alkylated PAHsis to improve the quality of the analysis of these contaminants. The results of the interlaboratory test will be evaluated and new developments in the analysis of PAHs and alkylated PAHs will be discussed.

This workshop will be held at the Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.This workshop isorganised by QUASIMEME, in collaboration with the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of VU University.

Benefits

The workshop will be beneficial for those working in the field ofanalysis of PAHs and/oralkyl PAH in environmental matrices.

Date and venue

Date: 10December 2009 (9.00-17.00 hrs) and 11December 2009 (9.00 to 13.00 hrs)

Venue: Marine Scotland, Marine laboratory,375 Victoria Road, Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Topics and speakers

The workshop will cover all aspects of the analysis of PAHs and alkylated PAHs in environmental samples, mainly in marine mussels and sediment, including:

-Sampling

-Extraction and clean-up

-Instrumental analysis, both LC/UV, GC/MS and GCxGC

-Quantification

-QA/QC (incl. results from the recent PAHs/Alkylated PAHs interlaboratory study)

Key-note speakers

The following key-note speakerswill present their views on the PAH/alkylated PAHanalysis:Dr. Jacek Tronczynski (IFREMER, Nantes, France), Prof.Dr. Wim Cofino,Mr. George McLeod (Bruker Daltonics BV, Wormer, The Netherlands),Mr. Johan Kuipers (Varian, Middelburg, The Netherlands), andMs. Ewa Skoczynska MSc. (IMARES, IJmuiden, The Netherlands).

Your contributions and your questions

There is attainability for contributing lectures and posters. For submission of abstracts, see under registration.If you have specific questions on analytical issues, please send them to the QUASIMEME Project Office prior to the workshop, together with your registration, so that we can include them in the discussion sessions at the Workshop

Workshop Arrangements

Scientific Programme

In addition to the afore-mentioned presentations there will be ample time for discussions and exchange of information between delegates. A more detailed programme will be available two weeks prior to the workshop. For further information please contact Steven Crumat the QUASIMEME Project Office ().

Registration

Participants should register before 3 December 2009. The registration fee is410 Euro for QUASIMEMEmembers, 510 Euro for early registration before 15 November 2009 and 560 Euro for registration after 15 November and before 3 December 2009. The fee includes attendance to the workshop, report of events at the workshop, refreshments, lunch for both days and the workshop dinner onThursday evening 10December. Registration can be made using the QUASIMEME website or by e-mailing direct to the Quasimeme Project Office . Abstracts (200 words) of oral and poster presentations should be sent no later than1 November 2009. The maximum number of participants is 50; registration will be closed a soon as this number is reached.

Hotel

Accommodation in Aberdeenat various rates can be found in the attachment.

Travel

Directions to MarineScotlandMarine Laboratory,Aberdeen:

By Road

From the North (Inverness) take the A96, and from Fraserburgh and Peterheadtake the A92.From the South, follow the motorway network to Perth, take the dual carriageway route (A90) to Aberdeen, and then follow the A956 (signposted Aberdeen Harbour).

By Rail and Bus

Aberdeen train station has direct services from London Kings Cross and several other UK railway stations. A taxi rank is situated outside the station. Alternatively, takethe no. 12 or 59 bus from Guild Street, opposite the stationwhich will take youdirectly to the Marine Laboratory Marine.

By Plane

Aberdeen is served by the AberdeenInternationalAirport, which is approximately 40 minutes drive from Marine Laboratory Marine depending on traffic/time of day. There is a taxi rank outside the terminal building. Alternatively, anairport bus will take you to the city centre- see above.

QUASIMEME and co-organisers

QUASIMEME (Quality Assurance of Information in Marine Environmental Monitoring in Europe) operates a series of Proficiency Testing Studies for institutes making chemical measurements worldwide. As part of the improvement programme, QUASIMEME co-operates with centres of excellence to provide workshops for discussion, and “hands on” experience to complement the development programmes in the Laboratory Performance Studies.

The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of the VU Universityin Amsterdamacts as a centre of excellence for QUASIMEME. It contributes to biological test materialtesting for proficiency tests on organic contaminants and trace metals. In addition, scientific advice is given to the annual QUASIMEME programmes through the Scientific Assessment Group. IVM assists in organising workshops on specific analytical topics. IVM combines knowledge on analytical chemistry and toxicology to address a broad range of environmental issues, with a focus on contaminants. More information can be found at

Marine ScotlandMarine Laboratoryis the lead marine management organisation in Scotland. It was established on April 1, 2009 as a Directorate of the Scottish Government (SG), to integrate core marine functions involving scientific research, compliance monitoring, policy and management of Scotland's seas. Marine Scotland will combine the functions and resources of the former SG Marine Directorate, Fisheries Research Services and the Scottish Fisheries Protection Agency. Marine Scotland's mission is to manage Scotland's seas for prosperity and environmental sustainability - supporting the SG's overall purpose of sustainable economic growth and our vision for our marine and coastal areas.

QUASIMEME Workshop

Analysis Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and

Alkylated Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons

10-11December 2009

Please complete and return before3December 2009 by fax or E-mail. Please provide a 200 word abstract if you would like to make an oral or poster presentation.

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