Tuesday 17^th to Friday 20^th September 2019 in Cologne, Germany

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Dear Friends and Colleagues,

It is with great pleasure that I invite you all to attend the 47th annual meeting of the European Teratology Society in Cologne, Germany from Tuesday 17th until Friday 20th September 2019. This is a joint conference with the European Society of Toxicologic Pathology and will take place in the conveniently located Hotel Maternushaus, in the centre of Cologne, within easy reach of the many cultural locations within this city.

The key sessions for ETS 2019 will include:

Educational course:
Fetal Pathology

Symposia:

• Digitalisation meets Pathology and Developmental Toxicology: a joint ETS-ESTP symposium
• Assisted Reproductive Technologies and pregnancy outcome
• Updated Regulatory Guidance on Developmental and Reproductive Testing of Pharmaceuticals and Chemicals

The programme will also include:

• The ETS/TS debate on “The New3Rs: Reproducibility and Rigor in Reproduction Studies”
• The ETS President’s award lecture on “How hazardous is risk ? Challenges for European Teratology Society”
• The ETS/Elsevier best manuscript presentation
• Free communication and poster presentations will provide opportunity for all participants to present and discuss their activities.

In addition to the scientific programme, which will provide a stimulating atmosphere for scientific exchanges as well as opportunity to make new acquaintances, there is Cologne: The conference hotel is located in the Altstadt-North district of Cologne and is very close to galleries, a basilica and the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral. The Old Town with Alter Markt and Heumarkt is the centre of Cologne’s old neighbourhood of handicrafts and trade, and these are major attractions for Cologne residents and visitors. Surrounded by many small restaurants and cafés and located at the borders of the river Rhine, this area is an inviting place to relax and enjoy life, especially in the month of September.

Finally, with resources in mind: in addition to the blocks of rooms reserved in the Hotel Maternushaus at preferential rates for the conference delegates, cheaper accommodation options are available in Cologne to meet all budgets.

I look forward to welcoming you and your colleagues to the ETS conference in 2019. Welcome to Cologne!

Steven Van Cruchten
On behalf of the entire ETS Council

Meeting Organisation

Solution office e.K.

Julia Robker
Bergstr. 2
29646 Bispingen
Germany

Tel.: +49 5194 97449-0
Fax: +49 5194 97449-4
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Preliminary Programme Overview

Call for Abstracts

Participants interested in giving an oral or poster presentation are invited to submit an abstract. Work on topics related to the main symposia or the education course and ETS/ TS Discussion, will be given preference for free communications. Submitted abstracts will be reviewed by the ETS officers. Accepted abstracts received until 30th April 2019 will be published in the Special Conference Issue of Reproductive Toxicology. Abstracts received after this date will be distributed at the meeting.

Abstract template (Times New Roman 12):

• Title in bold
• Authors names should appear in bold, with surname first followed by full first name and second initial. Presenting author should be indicated with an asterisk after surname. Example: Beekhuijzen*1 Manon, Mantovani2 Alberto, Barrow3 Paul.

Failure to follow this format will result in incorrect indexing in the journal.

• Affiliation in italics, name of institute, place and country only. Multiple affiliations indicated by superscript numbers after surnames.
• One line spacing before body text.
• Abstract body in plain text in one paragraph, no indents or empty lines. No figures or Tables
• Up to three references may be cited indicated by numbers in square brackets in line with the text. The reference style of Reproductive Toxicology should be used (https://www.elsevier.com/journals/reproductive-toxicology/0890-6238/guideforauthors#20300).
• Organize text in: introduction, methods, results and conclusions. Provide factual text. Avoid general statements like: “results will be presented”.
• Use 300 up to a maximum of 500 words for complete abstract (including title, authors, affiliation and text).
• Add preference choice for poster or oral presentation.

Abstract deadline: 30 April 2019

Please e-mail abstracts to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

ETS/Elsevier Prizes

The following prizes will be awarded during the ETS meeting:

• The ETS and Elsevier Publication Award for best Reproductive Toxicology manuscript in the previous year.
• The ETS Prize given best poster or free communication delivered by a young scientist at the conference.
• The Elsevier Best Presentation Award for best poster or free communication at the conference.
• The ETS Presidents’ Award lecture, given by an esteemed member of the ETS at the invitation of the president.
• The ETS Young Scientist Round Table Medal for the best presentation at the young scientist round table discussion session.

ETS Young Scientist/Student Support

Thanks to our Sustaining Membership Sponsors, the ETS has the opportunity to encourage, educate and support a number of young scientists/students through travel grants, research/congress bursaries, young scientist prizes and reduced registration fees. In order to be eligible, students must submit an abstract for presentation at the conference and apply for membership to the Society. Applications should be made by the student’s Supervisor to the Secretary of the ETS. Awards will be given at the discretion of the ETS.

ETS Secretary: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Social Programme

ETS Annual Meeting Registration

Registration will be online soon.

Please register online at: http://www.etsoc.com/meeting-registration you will be able to pay directly by credit card (American Express, Master Card and Visa). The fees quoted are inclusive of VAT (19%). A VAT receipt will be issued to permit VAT registered companies to reclaim the tax.

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Registration Fees

* Students registration to be supported by supervisors’ letter.
Terms of Service, Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellation and Refund Policy

Cancellations are to be notified in writing to the ETS Conference Organizing office. Refunds will be made under the following conditions:

You may cancel at no penalty within 48 hours of placing your registration.

• Until 1 July 2019 a 60% refund of the registration fee will be given.
• After 1 July 2019, no registration fees will be refunded.
• All refunds will be handled after the Conference.

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Accommodation

The congress hotel (Maternushaus Köln) is located in the city center, close to the main station where you can find public transport. The Cologne Cathedral, one of the most famous cultural highlight, is also in walking distance.

All over Cologne you can find hotels and hostels in different categories. Make your reservation as early as possible. Cologne is well-booked in September because of exhibitions!

Here are a few hotels which provide a limited contingent of rooms (slide left and right if you think the table has been cut off):

The city of Cologne charges an additional fee of 5% of the accommodation rate. Business travelers do not have to pay the fee! Please ask the hotel at the booking what you need to do to not pay the cultural fee. Make your reservation as soon as possible.

Credit Card Guarantee

In order to guarantee accommodation you need to provide your credit card details tot he hotel. The information will only be used in case of no-show or late cancellation.

Payment Options

Accommodation must be paid directly to the hotel during your stay. You will be able to pay by credit card or by cash.

Change your reservation

If you need to change your reservation, please contact the hotel directly.

Meeting Organisation – Registration Queries

Solution office e.K.

Julia Robker
Bergstr. 2
29646 Bispingen
Germany

Tel.: +49 5194 97449-0
Fax: +49 5194 97449-4
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Congress Venue

Maternushaus

Kardinal-Frings-Str. 1-3
50668 Köln

Tel.: +49 221 1631-0
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
www.maternushaus.de

The Maternushaus hotel is located in the Altstadt-North district of Cologne and is very close to galleries, a basilica and the famous gothic Cologne Cathedral. The Old Town with Alter Markt and Heumarkt is the centre of Cologne’s old neighbourhood of handicrafts and trade, and these are major attractions for Cologne residents and visitors. Surrounded by many small restaurants and cafés and located at the borders of the river Rhine, this area is an inviting place to relax and enjoy life, especially in the month September.

Climate in Cologne

Cologne has a temperate climate, with moderate summer temperatures and mild winters. September generally has very pleasant temperatures. The average maximum temperature lies around 18.0°C (64.4°F). You will see the sun sometimes in this month, it has 135 hours of sun. So what to wear in September? Visitors traveling to Cologne should plan on bringing a totally waterproof rain jacket since it will be raining some days. Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly.

Transportation

Get around

Language

The language of the congress is English.

Dress Code

Business casual.

Local Currency

German currency: Euro

You can exchange your foreign currency and travelers checks at German banks, exchange bureau (called “Wechselstube” or “Geldwechsel” in German), airports, railway stations and major hotels. German Banks are usually open Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. One of the fastest ways to get money cash out is by using an ATM, called “Geldautomat” in German. They are ubiquitous in German cities and can be accessed 24/7. Make sure you know your card PIN number before travelling as this will be needed to access your account on ATMs. Visa, MasterCard, and American Express are usually accepted in Germany – but not everywhere, and often not in taxis.

Electricity

Electricity in Germany is 230 Volts, alternating at 50 cycles per second. If you travel with a device that does not accept 230 Volts at 50 Hertz, you will need a voltage converter. Outlets in Germany generally accept 1 type of plug: Two round pins. If your appliances plug has a different shape, you may need a plug adapter.

Disclaimer

The organizers are not liable for damages and/or losses of any kind which may be incurred by the meeting delegates or by any other individuals accompanying them, both during the official activities as well as going to/from the meeting. Delegates are responsible for their own safety and belongings.

Insurance and Vaccinations

The registration fee does not cover insurance for the delegates. The organizers recommend that delegates take out an insurance in their home country to cover pre- journey cancellation for personal reasons and to cover accidents, medical expenses and loss of personal belongings during the visit. No vaccinations are needed when visiting Germany.

Visas

Passport and Visas

Please check on the list of the Federal Foreign Office which you will find on the following link if you need to apply for a visa to travel to Germany.
http://www.auswaertiges-amt.de/EN/EinreiseUndAufenthalt/Visabestimmungen_node.html

It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to take care of his / her visa requirements. Attendees who require an entry visa must allow sufficient time for the application procedure. Attendees should contact the nearest embassy or consulate to determine the appropriate timing of their visa applications. It is recommended to apply for a visa at least 3 months in advance of the Congress. When the registration has already been paid, the registration fee minus a handling fee of 50 EUR will be refunded after the Congress if the visa was applied for in time, and proof of this, together with an official notice from the embassy confirming that a visa could not be granted, is forwarded to: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Letter of invitation

If you need a letter of invitation for your visa please contact the congress organizer Julia Robker at solution office (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). Please note that a letter of invitation will only be issued after you have registered and paid for the congress.

Sponsors & Exhibitors

There are several opportunities to sponsor the ETS annual meeting. Please have a look at the application form (coming soon) or contact the meeting organisation directly under: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Special THANKS to our sponsors & exhibitors:

Many thanks also to our sponsors and exhibitors of last year’s meeting who made it a success.