To acknowledge the support of the conference's esteemed authors and recognize their outstanding scientific accomplishments, we are pleased to announce the establishment of the Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards.
On behalf of the conference chairs of IOCTO 2026, we are pleased to announce the winners of the Best Oral Presentation Awards and Best Poster Awards.
Best Oral Presentation Awards
Amir Sapir
Pfos at Human-Relevant Concentrations Activates a Klf-1–P450 Mitochondrial Protective Axis in Caenorhabditis Elegans
Authors: Amir Sapir, Aisha Nijem, Shahd Ghadir, Benjamin Trablci, Oz Solomon, Eilon Barneea, Yoram Gerchman
Alison K. Bauer
Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons and Sugarcane Workers in Guatemalan
Authors: Alison K. Bauer, Finnegan Friday, Michael Armstrong, Nichole Reisdorph, Jared M. Brown, Lyndsay Krisher, Lee S. Newman
Ana-Marija Valland
Genotoxicity Biomarkers in Healthcare Workers Occupationally Exposed to Antineoplastic Drugs: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis
Authors: Ana-Marija Valland, Tatjana Golubović
Best Poster Awards
Ani Tevosyan
Improved Prediction of Chemical Carcinogenicity Based on Hybrid In Silico/In Vitro Methodology
Authors: Ani Tevosyan, Hayk Daghunts, Lusine Khondkaryan, Gohar Tadevosyan, Lilit Apresyan, Anna Misakyan, Zaven Navoyan, Nelly Babayan
Samuel Fernandes Santos
Ecological Assessment of Two Portuguese Estuaries Under Contrasting Urban Pressure: Douro vs Lima
Authors: Samuel Fernandes Santos, Marina Dolbeth, Sara C. Antunes
Suzana Žunec
Assessment of Pb Neurotoxicity in European Brown Bears: Evidence From Pb–Ca Associations and Oxidative Stress Biomarkers
Authors: Suzana Žunec, Dubravka Rašić, Maja Lazarus, Ankica Sekovanić, Agnieszka Sergiel, Đuro Huber
Description
Eligibility: Open to all authors selected as oral speakers who have delivered their presentation. Failure to present, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Criteria: Evaluation considers scientific rigor (clear, literature-supported research question or hypothesis, appropriate methodology, robust analysis and critical discussion of the results), IMRaD/field-appropriate structure, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills and audience engagement, demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 200 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.
Eligibility: Open to all authors who have submitted their work in a poster format (including non-presenters). Failure to upload, delegation of the presentation to another person, or use of AI-generated voice or similar substitutes will result in disqualification.
Criteria: Evaluation considers scientific rigor (clear, literature-supported research question or hypothesis, appropriate methodology, robust analysis, and critical discussion of the results), IMRaD/field-appropriate structure enabling independent understanding, clarity of presented data (clear, well-labeled figures and tables), presentation skills (if orally presented), demonstrated scientific novelty and impact.
Prize: An award of CHF 200 and a certificate in recognition of your outstanding contribution.
Winner Announcement: The award winners will be evaluated and selected by the scientific committee after the conference. Results will be announced on the website and all winners will be individually contacted via email.
Number of awards available
6