Neurotoxicology and Environmental Neurology
- Mechanisms of Neurotoxicity
- Neurotoxins and Brain Disorders
- Pesticides, Herbicides, Heavy Metals, and Chemical-Induced Neurotoxicity
- Neurotoxic Effects of Pharmaceuticals and Recreational Substances
- Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Neurological Health
- Occupational Neurology and Workplace Hazards
- Emerging Neurotoxic Threats and Public Health Strategies
- Emerging Environmental Risk Factors in Neurology
Neurotoxicology and Environmental Neurology explore the impact of environmental toxins, chemicals, heavy metals, pollutants, and lifestyle factors on the nervous system. This session will focus on the mechanisms by which neurotoxic agents contribute to neurological disorders, including neurodegenerative diseases, developmental disorders, neuroimmune dysfunction, and neuropsychiatric conditions. Key topics will include the effects of pesticides, industrial chemicals, air pollution, heavy metals (lead, mercury, arsenic), microplastics, and occupational exposures on brain health and neurodevelopment.
Discussions will highlight advancements in biomarker discovery, neuroimaging, and molecular toxicology to assess neurotoxic damage and identify at-risk populations. Emerging research on gene-environment interactions, epigenetic modifications, oxidative stress, mitochondrial dysfunction, and neuroinflammation will be explored, offering insights into how environmental exposures influence neurological disease onset and progression. Additionally, this session will examine strategies for risk mitigation, policy interventions, public health initiatives, and neuroprotective therapies to counteract the effects of environmental neurotoxins. By bringing together neurologists, toxicologists, environmental scientists, and public health experts, this session aims to advance research and promote awareness of environmental factors contributing to neurological health and disease.
