PARC invites researchers, projects, initiatives and stakeholders to join its 5th SYNnet Forum, which will take place during the 14th International Conference on Environmental Mutagens (ICEM 2026 ↗), in Edinburgh, Scotland, on 9th September 2026.

The SYNnet-dedicated session, entitled “PARC SYNnet Forum: Next Generation Biomonitoring for New Occupational Exposures”, will offer a platform for knowledge exchange and collaboration focusing on emerging challenges in occupational exposure and biomonitoring. The Forum will contribute to SYNnet’s objective of strengthening cooperation between PARC and external research projects, initiatives and organisations, while fostering new scientific synergies.

At this forum, two invited speakers from PARC will present their work:

• Maria João Silva ↗ (National Institute of Health Doutor Ricardo Jorge - INSA ↗, Portugal) will present the communication entitled “Beyond Exposure Assessment: the value of effect biomarkers to assess new occupational risks”, and;
• Nancy B. Hopf ↗ (Center for Primary Care and Public Health – UNISANTE ↗, Switzerland), will present the communication entitled "Translating innovation into regulation (OECD standards) - The major challenge for the new century”.

Joining the 5th SYNnet Forum will offer an opportunity to connect with the PARC community, exchange expertise and identify common interests for future collaboration in occupational health, biomonitoring and chemical risk assessment.