European Society of Toxicology In Vitro > News > ESTIV President, Dr. Helena Kandarova is the recipient of the 2022 EUROTOX Award Lecture
22 September 2022

ESTIV President, Dr. Helena Kandarova is the recipient of the 2022 EUROTOX Award Lecture

ESTIV President, Dr. Helena Kandarova is the recipient of the 2022 EUROTOX Lecture! Many congratulations.

About the award:

The EUROTOX Lecture (replacing the former Bo Holmstedt Lecture) was established in 2022 and recognises scientists who have made outstanding scientific contributions to the science of drug and chemical toxicology, or related areas. 

Nominations should be active, mid-career scientists involved in toxicology research in the public or private sector that are making substantial and innovative scientific contributions in the field of toxicological sciences.  

Particular emphasis is given to recent research contributions, and advanced knowledge of European toxicology with an internationally appeal. Scientific accomplishment is the prime consideration in the evaluation review process.

The first recipient of the 2022 EUROTOX Lecture is Dr. Helena Kandarova (Slovakia).

Related content

Call for papers for the Special Virtual Issue ESTIV 2026!

The Toxicology in Vitro Special Issue linked to ESTIV 2026 brings together selected papers from the congress, highlighting cutting-edge research presented in Maastricht from 29 June to 2 July 2026. Aligned with the theme “Ensuring Safety, Advancing Science: Bridging to the Future with NAMs.

Fraudulent e-mails offering ESTIV Congress attendance lists – be cautious!

Be aware that there are fraudulent e-mails sent out by scammers offering the congress attendance lists, accommodation, services etc

ESTIV Best Abstract Award at the VHP 2026 Conference

The award, valued at €300, will recognise an outstanding abstract in the field of in silico toxicology and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).

Silver Sponsor

Communication partners

Memorandum of Understanding