Polycyclic Aromatic Compounds (PACs) have been classified as priority toxic substances by the European Commission and PACs frequently determine the need for soil and sediment remediation. Preceding the public defense of the PhD thesis by Miriam Leon Paumen Invertebrate life cycle responses to PAC exposure Friday February 13th 2009), the University of Amsterdam and MilieuChemToxwill organize a symposium entitled: ‘PACexposure, effects and risk assessment'.National and international well-known speakers will address the occurrence, bioavailability and effects of PACs,will discuss the complicated PAC risk management and the evaluation of contaminated sites. Large company perspectives will be shared with the audience and future research needs will be identified.

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