On behalf of the Organizing Committee of the International Symposium of Environmental Geochemistry, I would like to extend a warm welcome and invite you to join us at the University of Aveiro, Aveiro, Portugal, for the 9th ISEG Symposium.

This event will endure an international leading forum for scientists, consultants and public managers, working on the broad area of environmental geochemistry and health. The participants of the conference will convey expertise in a range of scientific fields, such as geochemistry, biology, engineering, geology, hydrology, epidemiology, chemistry, medicine, nutrition and toxicology.

Known as the "Venice of Portugal", Aveiro is surrounded by salt-flats, beaches and lagoons, and dominated by the Central Canal running throughout the city. Once a big sea port, Aveiro lies in a region of mountains and fertile lagoon plains.

The conference venue is the campus of Aveiro University, near the city centre. The conference is organized by the University of Aveiro and has the support of the IAGC - International Association of Geochemistry, the SEGH - Society of Environmental Geochemistry and Health and the IMGA - International Medical Geology Association.

We believe that your presence and active participation will guarantee the success of the symposium as it is a unique opportunity to share knowledge with colleagues from all over the world.

The deadline for early registration fees is 30 April 2012.

Details on the web at: http://9iseg.web.ua.pt/web/index.php