Report from the 30th Meeting on Toxinology, "Unlocking the Deep Secrets of Toxins", Organized by the French Society of Toxinology on 2-3 December 2024.

Abstract

The French Society of Toxinology (SFET) held its 30th Annual Meeting (RT30) on 2-3 December 2024 at Hôtel Le Saint Paul in Nice, France, on the beautiful French Riviera. It was the first time that the event was organized outside of Paris. The meeting brought together 74 participants and focused on the main theme, "Unlocking the Deep Secrets of Toxins", which delved into cutting-edge research in the field of animal venoms and toxins from animal, plant, fungal, algal, mold and bacterial sources. The event emphasized the dynamic and ever-evolving nature of toxins, often influenced by environmental factors, their interactions with molecular or cellular ligands, their mechanisms of action and their potential applications in therapy. These key topics were explored in depth during oral communications and poster sessions across three main thematic areas, each dedicated to a specific aspect of toxinology. A fourth, more general session provided an opportunity for participants to present recent work that fell outside the main themes but still contributed valuable insights to the broader field. This report presents the abstracts of seven of the invited lectures, fifteen of the selected lectures and sixteen of the posters, following the authors' agreement to publish them. Additionally, the names of the "Best Oral Communication" and "Best Poster" awardees are highlighted, recognizing the outstanding contributions made by early-career researchers and their innovative work in toxinology.