18th International Congress of Combustion By-Products and their Health Effects
May 19 @ 8:00 am - May 22 @ 5:00 pm
The International Congress on Combustion By-Products and Their Health Effects (also known as “The PIC Congress”) provides a unique platform for discussion between chemists, engineers, toxicologists, and biomedical researchers regarding the most pressing issues related to combustion pollutants and their associated health impacts. Combustion-derived pollutants are recognized as one of the primary causes of environmental degradation and human health effects. The first PIC Congress was organized in 1990 at the National Institute of Health facility in Bethesda, MD, USA. The Congress is now a biennial event held in international locations such as Germany, Sweden, China, and South Korea. In 2022 it was held in the United Kingdom and in 2024 we are excited to host the 18th International Congress in the United States.
This year the Congress will begin with Registration and a Welcome Reception on the evening of Sunday, May 19th, 2024. The scientific program will be held over 2.5 days, and include plenary speakers, oral presentations, and poster presentations.
The theme of the 18th Congress is “Fire emissions & Community Impacts at the Wildland Urban Interface and Disaster Sites”. These thematic sessions will include the following:
1. Wildland fires– fate & transport of combustion byproducts; firefighter health risks
2. Community based research at the Wildland Urban Interface
3. Air quality monitoring following the East Palestine, OH Train Derailment Research
4. Community based research in East Palestine, OH
5. New and emerging combustion pollutants