BOOK SETAC Europe 28 Annual Meeting TABLE OF CONTENTS Keynote abstracts: 1 Platform abstracts: 2 Poster abstracts: 145 Poster corner abstracts: 491 Keyword Index: 506 Author Index: 512 This book compiles the abstracts from the platform and poster session presentations at the 28th Annual Meeting of the Society of Environmental Toxicology and ChemistryEurope (SETAC Europe), conducted at the Rome Convention Centre La Nuvola, Rome, Italy, from 13 – 17 May 2018. The abstracts are reproduced as submitted by the author and accepted by the Scientific Committee. They appear in order of abstract code and alphabetical order per presentation type. The poster spotlight abstracts are included in the list of poster abstracts. The presenting author of each abstract is underlined. SETAC Europe Office Avenue de la Toison d’Or 67 B-1060 Brussels Belgium T +32 2 772 72 81 F +32 2 770 53 86 setaceu@setac.org setac.org SOCIETY OF ENVIRONMENTAL TOXICOLOGY AND CHEMISTRY In the 1970s, no forum existed for interdisciplinary communication among environmental scientists, biologists, chemists, toxicologists, managers, engineers or others interested in environmental issues. The Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) was founded in North America in 1979 to fill the void, and quickly saw dynamic growth in the Society’s membership, meeting attendance and publications. A unique strength of SETAC is its commitment to balance the scientific interests of government, academia and business. The Society by-laws mandate equal representation from these three sectors for officers of the World Council and Geographic Unit Boards of Directors and Councils, and in the composition of committees and other society activities. The proportion of members from each of the three sectors has remained nearly equal over the years. The Society is concerned about global environmental issues. Its members are committed to Environmental Quality Through Science®, to timely and effective communication of research, and to interactions among professionals so that enhanced knowledge and increased personal exchanges occur. Therefore, SETAC publishes two globally esteemed scientific journals and convenes annual meetings around the world, showcasing cuttingedge science in poster and platform presentations. Because of its multidisciplinary approach, the scope of the science of SETAC is broader in concept and application than that of many other societies. SETAC’s growth is reflected in the founding of geographic units around the world. SETAC Europe was established in 1989 as an independent organisation, followed by SETAC AsiaPacific in 1997 and SETAC Latin America in 1999. In 2002, the four existing organisations joined together under the governance of the SETAC World Council. SETAC Africa is the most recent geographic unit, which was adopted in 2012. As evidence of international acceptance of the SETAC model and of the great interest at the local level, regional chapters and branches have emerged in a number of countries. SETAC publishes two journals: Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (ET&C) and Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management (IEAM). Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry is dedicated to furthering scientific knowledge and disseminating information on environmental toxicology and chemistry, including the application of these sciences to risk assessment. Integrated Environmental Assessment and Management focuses on the application of science in environmental decision-making, regulation, and management, including aspects of policy and law, and the development of scientifically sound approaches to environmental problem solving. Together, these journals provide a forum for professionals in academia, business, government, and other segments of society involved in the use, protection, and management of the environment for the enhancement of ecological health and human welfare. SETAC books provide timely in-depth reviews and critical appraisals on scientific subjects relevant to understanding a wide range of contemporary topics pertaining to the environment. These include any aspect of environmental chemistry, toxicology, risk assessment, risk management, or environmental policy. SETAC has two administrative offices, in Pensacola, Florida, USA, established in 1992, and in Brussels, Belgium, established in 1993.