• Mrs, Trace Element - Institute for UNESCO
  Valence, France
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  Tel 33475604930

• Sector:

  Non Governmental Organizations

• Organizations:

  Trace Element - Institute for UNESCO
  

• IYC Interests:

  Increase the public appreciation and understanding of chemistry
  Encourage interest of young people in chemistry
  Generate enthusiasm for the creative future of chemistry
  Celebrate the role of women in chemistry
  

• Web Site:

  http://www.trace-element.org

About:

Relation to chemistry :

Trace Element - Institute for UNESCO (TEU), an international non-governmental organization, co-ordinates basic and applied research on trace elements. The institute encourages a multidisciplinary approach, an exchange of knowledge on essential trace elements and toxic metals through the establishment of national and international networks of scientists with the aim of improving understanding of the impact of trace elements on health and the environment.

Specific interest in IYC 2011 :

First project : organize a meeting in March 2011 at UNESCO, Paris on :

"International workshop on Chemistry for Life : focus on trace

elements and obesity. Which policy for nutrition in the future ?"

Including : public lecture, expert presentations, experience of scientists from developing countries.