Young Scientists Committee Meeting 2000 "Helsinki"

The Young Scientists of TIAFT meet on Monday 14 August in Helsinki, during the annual meeting. All young scientist registered for the meeting was encouraged to attend this specific event.

The meeting started with a buffet proposing drinks and food. This was considered as essential. The scientific part of the YS meeting started by a presentation of Nele Samyn (Belgium) on the pharmacological and analytical aspects of GHB. This was followed by a general discussion on the occurence of GHB in various countries. The new drugs (such as methoxyamphetamine) were also discussed.

Finally, Gianpaolo Brusini presented the idea of a specific part of the TIAFT web devoted to YS. This was largely accepted.

Ideas, topics and proposals for the Young Scientists forum and meetings must be send to me before Sept 30, at pascal.kintz@wanadoo.fr.

After approval by the Executive Committee of TIAFT, it was decided to organize a workshop for the young scientists, next spring (2001), in Belgium, on a Friday and a Saturday on "Oral fluid in toxicology". Major topics will be:

• Physiology of saliva
• Analytical aspects
• Driving under the influence
• Workplace drug testing
• Rehabilitation centers

Informations will be available through the Bulletin and Internet. Fees will be very low.