10th International Symposium on Isotopomers (ISI) and 12th Isotopes Conference

Stable isotopes provide a robust, yet under-utilized tool to trace source, loss and conversion processes. Applications cover diverse research areas, e.g. ecology, geology, food / medical sciences, which are at the core of many global, societal challenges, from climate change to biodiversity loss to food and nutrition security. For a successful project in stable isotope research, expertise in several cross-cutting subjects, analytics (mass spectrometry vs. laser spectroscopy), reaction mechanisms and experimental design / modelling approaches is required.We will organize the first joint 10th International Symposium of Isotopomers (ISI) and 12th Isotopes Conference (ISI+Isotopes 2022) at Empa Dübendorf, Switzerland to bring together novice users and experts and discuss current concepts and future perspectives of stable isotope research. The conference will be realized in a hybrid format to both foster face-to-face discussions / networking and facilitate participation of scientist from distant locations or areas with current (COVID-related) travelling restrictions. Scientific sessions will centre on key topics in stable isotope sciences, chaired by international experts and introduced by attractive keynote and invited presentations. In addition, contributed talks and poster sessions will be scheduled to provide students / postdocs the opportunity to present and discuss their results, a chance, which has been rare since the start of the pandemic.The conference will take place at the Empa Academy in Dübendorf, which provides meeting rooms with up-to-date conference technology for hybrid events. The Academy team, led by Claudia Gonzalez, will support the local organizers with the organization, homepage, flyer design etc. Within this SNSF scientific exchange grant, we would like to apply for support with respect to travel / accommodation costs for invited participants and fees for student helpers providing assistance with the online realization.