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GOALS

PRIMO provides an international and interdisciplinary forum for the latest research on the impacts of human activities on aquatic ecosystems.

EXPERTISE

PRIMO highlights research in ecotoxicology, evolutionary toxicology, and marine & freshwater biology to highlight the latest research of the impact of pollutants on aquatic environments.

CONNECTIONS

PRIMO welcomes scientists from academic, government, and private institutions, as well as stakeholders directly involved in environmental protection, water management, and chemical legislation to facilitate the knowledge translation and be informed on the latest research in aquatic toxicology.

ORGANIZERS

The organizing committee is chaired by Dr. Joanna Wilson (McMaster Uni.).

The local committee includes:
Dr. Oana Birceanu (Western Uni.), Dr. Markus Brinkmann (Uni. of Saskatchewan), Dr. Alex Little (McMaster Uni.), Dr. Karen Kidd (McMaster Uni.), Dr. Andrew Thompson (Wilfred Laurier Uni.), Dr. Erin Ussery (Environment and Climate Change Canada), Dr. Glen van der Kraak (Uni. of Guelph), and Dr. Matt Vijayan (Uni. of Calgary).

VENUE

For the first time in history, PRIMO will be hosted in Canada. The conference will be held on the McMaster University main campus, from June 2 – June 5, 2026.

IMPORTANT DATES

Abstract Submission Deadline (extended): March 9, 2026.

Notification of Acceptance: March 15, 2026.

Early Bird Registration Closes: March 31, 2026.

Regular Registration Closes: April 30, 2026.

PRIMO 23 Conference: June 2-5, 2026.