Publisher's Synopsis
The Ninth International Symposium on Trace Elements in Man and Animals (TEMA-9) was held in Banff, Alberta, Canada, from May 19 to May 24, 1996. This was the latest in the series of symposia which started in Aberdeen, Scotland, in 1969, and the first to be held in Canada. The meeting brought together 309 scientists from 38 countries who, while specializing in a variety of disciplines including nutrition, analytical chemistry, genetics, biochemistry, molecular biology, animal sciences and toxicology, share a common interest in trace elements.;The meeting consisted of 21 oral sessions, poster presentations and 5 workshops. Examples of topics covered are: trace elements in genetic regulation; trace elements in the environment; trace elements in pregnancy and lactation; trace elements and free radical mediated diseases; assessing trace element status; trace elements in animal production; analytical techniques; trace elements, food and nutrition policy; and the role of trace elements in immune function.;The symposium was opened with the Underwood Memorial Lecture, presented by Dr. John Arthur, Rowett Research Institute, Aberdeen, entitled: "Selenium Biochemistry and Function". The programme was designed to highlight work at the "cutting-edge" of trace element research. The final session included speculation on where trace element research would be in the year 2000.
