TIAFT Young Scientist Meeting 2009-08-23 Summary Report

This year there were almost 80 young scientists present at the annual Young Scientists meeting (now traditionally the first TIAFT even of the annual meeting). The presentations this year included Drug use in Professional Cycling (Dimitri Gerostamoulos), an Overview of the Expert Witness and the American Legal System by Madeline Montgomery, Pharmacology and Toxicology of New Designer Drugs (Frank Peters) and Jochen Beyer spoke about the Analysis of Toxic Alkaloids. This was followed by a splendid traditional Swiss lunch which was organised by our host (older young scientist) Olivier Plaut and his team. There were 39 submissions this year for the YS awards which is a record. It is also terrific to see younger scientists publishing in the literature with 13 papers considered for best published paper.

The committee will undergo some refreshment as Dimitri Gerostamoulos becomes and older scientist. Dr. Frank Peters is now Chairman of this committee with Madeline Montgomery appointed as Secretary. Additional new members include Dr. Jochen Beyer and Dr. Sarah Willie.

Judging by the turnout this year to the YS meeting the Young Scientists Committee has been able to serve its younger members well and will continue to do so. We thank the TIAFT Board for sponsoring this years awards and look forward to seeing you in Bonn.

The YS Committee