Venom Week - June 5-8 in Durham, North Carolina Durham Marriott City Center, Durham

Join the ultimate International Scientific Symposium dedicated to everything venomous. For clinicians, herpetologists, researchers, or anyone captivated by venomous creatures. This North American event is your gateway to unlocking the secrets of venom.

What is this meeting about?
Consistent with previous symposiums, the agenda will focus on facilitating and expanding research collaborations among scientists, healthcare professionals, and industry.

We also anticipate additional sessions which focus on key healthcare challenges and opportunities in clinical toxinology, toxinology intersections with computational science and engineering, establishing new multi-disciplinary collaborations, and facilitating partnerships with pharmaceutical and healthcare companies.

Topics
Presentations cover a range of topics by leading experts in toxinology and venomous animals.

venoms and their toxins
antivenoms and therapeutics
drug development from venom toxins
advancements in basic research
treatment of envenomation
clinical registries and studies
toxin pathophysiology
venomous animal biology
venom collection

Reasons to Attend Venom Week:
Immerse Yourself in Venomous Creatures: Venom Week offers a unique opportunity to dive into the captivating world of venomous creatures, with a particular focus on those found in the Eastern United States, including Virginia, North Carolina and South Carolina.
Interact with Diverse Professionals: Connect with a wide spectrum of professionals, including physicians, veterinarians, researchers, technicians, zoo curators, residents, and students, all with a shared passion for venoms, toxins, and venomous wildlife.
Explore Local Venomous Wildlife: Discover the rich diversity of venomous animals in the region, from Copperheads and Diamondback Rattlesnakes to Black Widows, and Paper Wasps.
Supported by NAST: Venom Week is proudly supported by the North American Society of Toxinology (NAST), a multidisciplinary organization dedicated to advancing the science of venomous creatures and their venoms.
Wide-Ranging Expertise: Benefit from presentations by leading experts in toxinology and venomous animals, covering an array of topics, including venoms and their toxins, antivenoms and therapeutics, drug development from venom toxins, and advancements in basic research.
Practical Insights: Gain valuable insights into the treatment of envenomation, clinical registries and studies, toxin pathophysiology, venomous animal biology, and the techniques involved in venom collection.
Networking Opportunities: Forge meaningful connections with professionals from various backgrounds, fostering collaborations and expanding your knowledge base.
Support a Non-Profit Cause: By attending Venom Week, you’re supporting the North American Society of Toxinology, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the field of venomous creatures and their venoms.
Unique Learning Experience: Venom Week meetings are known for their interactive and multidisciplinary nature, providing an adventurous and distinct scientific meeting experience.
Stay Updated on Cutting-Edge Research: Stay at the forefront of the latest research and developments in the field of toxinology and venomous creatures, equipping yourself with knowledge that can have real-world applications and impacts.

Who should attend this Conference?
We have put together an exceptional curriculum and a faculty of Toxinology experts that results in the best CME course available for professionals working in Clinical Toxinology.

MD/DO/PharmD/DVM/PhD
PA/NP/RN
EMT/Paramedics
Fellows/Residents/Students
Herpetologists
Veterinarians and Zoo Personnel
Pharmacists
Basic Scientists
And others with an interest in all things venomous