Dear colleagues,

The city of Guaruja, State of Sao Paulo, will host the XI Congress of the Pan American Section of the International Society on Toxinology and the XII Congress of the Brazilian Society of Toxinology. The theme of the meeting is "Envenomation by poisonous animals: a neglected disease".

Important names of the Toxinology field will be present in this multidisciplinary event. It aims to serve as a platform for the discussion of results and promotion of collaboration networks.

The goal is to deepen the understanding of the structural, molecular and clinical aspects associated with toxins and venoms. The results will be presented in the form of plenary sessions, symposia and poster sessions, and the event will feature national and international speakers.

We are certain that we will have an event of high scientific level in an environment of friendliness, since we will be celebrating the 25th anniversary of the founding of the Brazilian Society of Toxinology.

From 3 to 8 November 2013, come and enjoy with us a carefully elaborated scientific program and the beauty of one of the most delightful beaches in São Paulo, Brazil.
We count on your presence!

Denise V. Tambourgi
Pan-American Section/IST and SBTx
President

Dear Colleagues,

I would like to welcome all the participants in the joint meeting of the Brazilian Society of Toxinology and the Pan-American Section of the International Society on Toxinology. I am sure that the joint Congress will be a great success.

In particular, I think that the joint meeting will offer many opportunities for IST members to become more familiar with the depth and breadth of toxin-related research being undertaken in Brazil. I hope that many productive collaborations will be initiated as a result.
Looking forward to meeting many new and some familiar toxinologists in Guaruja.

With best wishes,

Professor Alan Harvey
President, International Society on Toxinology