Professor Tsatsakis born in June 1957 is a Greek toxicologist and the first to notice the extraordinary power of combined effects at low doses in long-term of exposures in our everyday life and to set up an ambitious project with which intends to provide multi-answers related to current concerns about mixtures of chemicals from many different sources at doses around or well below the regulatory limits. His hypothesis of an increase cumulative risk from simultaneous exposure of chemicals around considered safe levels could be the starting point for passing from single-compound risk assessment to the era of cumulative risk assessment. Aristides Tsatsakis is the Director of the Department of Toxicology and Forensic Sciences of the Medical School at the University of Crete and the University Hospital of Heraklion. He is teaching the toxicology course for medical students for 30 years and specialization toxicology topics for postgraduate programs in few universities and supervised numerous PhDs. Dr Tsatsakis received his PhD in Chemistry from Mendeleev University in Moscow 1986 and defended the title of Doctor of Science in Biology in University of Friendship of Nations in Moscow 2004. Aristides Tsatsakis is Emeritus Professor for the Erisman Russian Federal Institute of Hygiene and Toxicology in Moscow (2014) and Honorary Doctor of the Mendeleev Moscow University in Russia (2016). In 2016 was elected Foreign Member of the National Academy of Sciences of Russia. Aristides Tsatsakis has written over 400 peer reviewed publications in prestigious journals, is holder of several patents and has given numerous lecturers as keynote and plenary speaker in international congresses. Aristides Tsatsakis has coordinated as principal investigator over 40 scientific research and technology national, EU and international projects and established worldwide collaborations. Dr Tsatsakis is Editor of Food Chemical Toxicology (FCT, Elsevier), Editor in Chief of Toxicology Reports, Guest Editor of four special issues in Toxicology Letters (2), Toxicology and FCT journals, Guest editor of the RIFM-FCT issue, Associate Editor and member of the Editorial Boards in several other ISI indexed journals, was the EiC of the TOFSJ. Aristides Tsatsakis was the President (2014-2016) of the Federation of European Toxicologists and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) now past President and is the President of the Hellenic Society of Toxicology (2002-2016). He is the Chairman of the Hellenic ERT-HST national Registry and member of several Scientific Academies and Societies. Aristides Tsatsakis has cooperated with key national and international organizations such as WHO-IPCS, National Drug Authority and he has received the Inter Res Prom Council, IRPC 200, Eminent scientist Gold Award. Aristides Tsatsakis has organized as president several international Congresses in the field of toxicology and forensic science among them the EUROTOX2008 in Rhodes Greece. He is also the president of the international BIONANOTOX conferences (2009 to 2017). Aristides Tsatsakis is the inspirator and founder and current president of the high- tech knowledge and research university spin-off Company ToxPlus S.A. His main believe is that the science of toxicology is a basic necessity for living and well-being and should be strengthened as an academic discipline as it represents the necessity in protecting the health of consumers, workers, people and the environment. When acting as President of the Federation of European Toxicologists and European Societies of Toxicology (EUROTOX) took major steps for the advancement of the harmonisation process and for the registration of toxicologists in Europe and worldwide in specialisation issues.

Development of analytical methods for testing of drugs and xenobiotics.  Human biomonitoring, monitoring and biomonitoring of xenobiotics in the ecosystem  Chronic exposure to xenobiotics and impact on human health and linking to diseases.  Development of macromolecular and nano systems for targeting and reducing toxicity of drugs.  Telomeres length, chronic diseases and aging. Focus on biomarkers and modulation of telomerase.  Forensic and clinical issues of anabolic and drugs of abuse.  Nanomedicine - Nanotoxicology

"Dr. K.Mulkijanyan is a Member of the TSMU Representative Council, Academic Council of the Institute of Pharmacochemistry and Dissertation Board at TSMU Faculty of Pharmacy. He is also a member of TSMU Animal Welfare and Use Monitoring Committee. He obtained his Master's degree in Biochemistry in 1981, and defended PhD thesis in Pharmacy in 2005. Since 1983 his research interests are linked with pharmacological screening for anti-inflammatory, ulcer preventive and wound healing drugs; analysis of SAR and prediction of bioactivity of natural, modified and synthesized compounds. In 1986-1990 K.Mulkijanyan worked in the multidisciplinary research team on design and implementation of computer-aided devices for pharmacological and physiological experiments. During 1996-2006 he led courses in pharmacology, pharmacotherapy and pharmacokinetics at Tbilisi State and Georgian Technical Universities; since 2015 is a full Professor at the Caucasus International University Faculty of Medicine, leading courses in pharmacology and pharmacotherapy for medical students, pharmacists and dentists. Dr. Mulkijanyan is also an expert in intellectual property protection and technology commercialization. Dr. K.Mulkijanyan was a manager/ key investigator of fundamental and applied research projects funded by CRDF Global/GRDF (2007-2014), STCU (2011), GNSF/SRSNF (2009-2016). As Organizing Committee Member, he arranged several international congresses and conferences on pharmacology and pharmacy. Dr. K.Mulkijanyan has more than 100 scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals, about 30 presentations at international scientific meetings and 2 patents in pharmacology. Dr. K.Mulkijanyan is Founder and President of the Georgian Association for Laboratory Animal Science “GALAS”. He is a member of the Association of Professional Chemists of Georgia and Association of University Technology Managers.

Since 1983 his research interests are linked with pharmacological screening for anti-inflammatory, ulcer preventive and wound healing drugs; analysis of SAR and prediction of bioactivity of natural, modified and synthesized compounds.

Swamy K B has been awarded PhD by Andhra University, his Master’s Degree MS (in Clinical Anatomy) from Andhra Medical College, D M C h (Maternal & Child Health) from IGNOU, New Delhi, his Medical Degree (MBBS) in 1976, from SV University, India. He has expertise in multi medical disciplines, Human Genetics, Reproductive Health & Developmental Anatomy and in Herbal Medicine. He has been the genetic counsellor for many Medical institutions. He possess prestigious grants FRGS,URGS from Malaysia, he has conducted researches on Herbal Medicine and Diabetes, “Brain size and Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”, He has been the former founder Anatomist, Professor and Head for many Medical Schools in India as well as in Malaysia. He is an International Editorial Board Member for many reputed journals like Anatomical Society of India (ASI). Recently he has been unanimously elected as an Executive Board Member for ASI and an Organizing Committee Member for the upcoming 8th World Congress on Toxicology at Dubai, UAE “9th Euro-Global Summit to be held at Paris and 11th International Congress on Toxicology and Risk Management to be held at October 9th -11th , 2017 in London, UK.

He has expertise in multi medical disciplines, Human Genetics, Reproductive Health & Developmental Anatomy and in Herbal Medicine. He has been the genetic counsellor for many Medical institutions. He possess prestigious grants FRGS,URGS from Malaysia, he has conducted researches on Herbal Medicine and Diabetes, “Brain size and Intelligence Quotient (IQ)”,

Dr. Vysetti Balaram (DOB 1st June, 1951) received M.Sc. (1974) and Ph.D. degrees (1979) in Chemistry from the Andhra University, Visakhapatnam. Dr. Balaram is a former CSIR - Emeritus Scientist, Chief Scientist & Head, Geochemistry Division, CSIR - National Geophysical Research Institute (NGRI), Hyderabad- 500 007, India. His research areas include trace element geochemistry, mineral exploration, spectroscopy, environmental chemistry and toxicology. He is an expert of ICP-mass spectroscopy (quadrupole, magnetic sector & time-of-flight) and their applications in different areas of earth, environmental and pharmaceutical sciences. He has ~ 300 publications in international peer-reviewed journals, with ~2400 citations (h-index 25 & i10-index 64) and guided 5 PhD students, few postdoctoral and hundreds of PG students from different universities across the country. He is also recipient of several prestigious national and international awards such as "National Geoscience Award" from Government of India, New Delhi (2000), "S. Narayanaswamy Award" from Geological Society of India, Bangalore (2010); "Eminent Mass Spectrometrists Award" from Indian Society of Mass Spectrometry, Mumbai (2006); "Mantripragada Gold Medal” from Indian Society of Applied Geochemists, Hyderabad (2006) and Lifetime Achievement Awards for Excellence in Science and Technology from ISAS-Kerala (2015) and Bundelkhand University, Jhansi, UP (2016) . He was also the Leader of Regional Committee, Central Working Group for India for “International Geochemical Mapping Programme” (IGCP 360) during 1994-97. He has popularized science by delivering ~ 400 lectures in > 225 academic institutions across India and abroad (> 35 countries in all 6 continents) during the last 30 years. He was a consulting scientist for making of educational TV programmes for Indian TV-UGC-Country-wide Class Room and delivered a number of popular science talks on radio and TV. He is also mentor in ~ 60 DST INSPIRE Science Camps in 11 states across India during the last seven years.

Trace-element geochemistry, mineral exploration, spectroscopy, environment and toxicology

Burton M Altura is a Professor at Suny Downstate Medical Center in USA. He received his PhD from Newyork University School of Medicine in the year 1964. He serves as an Ad Hoc Reviewer and also reviewer for various journals and funding organizations

Role of magnesium, sphingolipids and lipid messengers in vascular biology and disease processes, such as stroke, diabetes mellitus and atherogenesis

Dr. R. K. Singh is presently working as Senior Principal Scientist & HOD, Toxicology, CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute, Lucknow, India. Also working as Guest Professor of Environmental Toxicology in Lucknow University for Last 33 Years. His area of research interests are Regulatory Drug Toxicity studies, Molecular Hematotoxicity Studies, Preparation of Herbal Plant Extract, Isolation of their phytoconstituents and Screening of herbal extracts for their haemoprotective and antileukemic activities.

His area of research interests are Regulatory Drug Toxicity studies, Molecular Hematotoxicity Studies, Preparation of Herbal Plant Extract, Isolation of their phytoconstituents and Screening of herbal extracts for their haemoprotective and antileukemic activities.

"Professor Dr.PSampath Kumar holds the position of head of the department of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology and Vice principal of the reputed Sri Ramachandra Medical College and RI, Chennai. He is a Post Graduate (MD) in Forensic Medicine & Toxicology, degree obtained from the prestigious and one of the oldest institutions of Tamil Nadu, Madras Medical College. He has over 25 years of experience in the field and has dealt with a number of important cases which has been deputed to him by the high court of madras. He holds many top positions in the various societies of forensic medicine and toxicology in India, one of them being the President of Medico Legal Society of Tamil Nadu. He has giving a number of talks both in National and International forums and also published number of papers related to the field. He has also guided number of students in their thesis work, one of them being a Ph.D. student who is at present undertaking a study on the methodology of treatment of organophosphorus poisoning cases using physiologically based pharmacokinetic model as a new tool. "

Forensic Medicine & Toxicology

Neelam Shrivastava had completed MBBS in 1988 from Indore University India and LLB from Bhopal University in 1999. She has worked in Public Health Department as Assistance Surgeon till 1996 and since last 18 years she is working as a Medical Officer in Medico Legal Institute, Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, India. There, she has done more than 5000 autopsies of different nature and expert opinions. She has also presented two international papers i.e. one in Istanbul, Turkey and another one in Goa, India.

Updated and easier confirmation of drowning by detection of diatoms in trachea