SPONSORSHIP & AWARDS
Louis Roche was a founder member of EAPCCT and a dominant, pioneering and fiery spirit of the Associations early years. He was Professor of Forensic Medicine in Lyon, France, and took a genuine interest in the work and development of Poisons Centres. He emphasised the importance of studying all aspects of the poisoning problem and also realised that international collaboration was vital for the then small units dedicated to poisons information work and clinical toxicology. With his enthusiasm he created the basis for founding the EAPCCT.
After his death in 1998 the EAPCCT, in recognition of Professor Roche’s initiative and achievements instituted the ‘Louis Roche Lecture’ to be presented during the annual congresses in his memory. The honour of giving the dedicated lecture is given to members who are deemed to have contributed significantly to both the work and development of the Association and to the field of Clinical Toxicology in general. The invitees for the honour are given free reign to choose their presentation topic.
The Louis Roche Lecture
This award is designed to encourage young investigators to perform original research on a subject related to clinical toxicology or poison control, submit the research to the EAPCCT annual congress and to come to the congress to present their research.
Young Investigator Award
The Taylor & Francis Awards are offered to the Best Case Report and the Best Scientific Presentation.
The Taylor & Francis Awards
Special awards are available for EAPCCT membership and for Congress attendance for applicants from certain European countries.
Central European and EU Accession Countries
Special awards are available for Congress attendance for applicants from certain non-European countries.