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AltTox Forums
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The AltTox forums are message boards intended to encourage information exchange, commentary and discussion of science and policy issues related to non-animal methods of toxicity testing. Here are the three most recent topics posted:
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Toxicity Testing Resource Center
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The Toxicity Testing Resource Center is the informational section of AltTox.org. It provides a comprehensive source of information on toxicity testing, non-animal alternatives, relevant stakeholders, government oversight, validation and regulatory acceptance of testing methods, and challenges to and opportunities for progress.
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In The Spotlight
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©2009 EFSA
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The Scientific Committee of the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) released its scientific opinion report “Existing approaches incorporating replacement, reduction and refinement of animal testing: applicability in food and feed risk assessment” on June 9, 2009. |
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©2009 MatTek Corp
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The March 11 EU animal test ban was another reminder of the long-standing need for a validated non-animal method to replace the Draize rabbit eye test. ECVAM and ICCVAM recently conducted scientific reviews on a number of in vitro ocular test methods. Final recommendations are pending, however, it appears several methods will be recommended as valid for identifying non-irritants. |
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Meetings & Events
Replacement of mammalian models: the role of in vitro techniques with fish and invertebrates
June 28, 2009 - June 29, 2009
Stress Proteins in Growth, Development & Disease Gordon Research Conference
June 28, 2009 - July 3, 2009
Three Dimensional Electron Microscopy Gordon Research Conference
June 28, 2009 - July 3, 2009
Summer school: practical and theoretical course on Sens-it-iv in vitro methods
June 29, 2009 - July 2, 2009
The International Implications of the US National Research Council’s Report on Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: Challenges and Opportunities in Implementation
June 29, 2009 - June 30, 2009
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