AltTox Forum

The AltTox forum is a message board 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:

2nd Annual European Life Sciences Awards 2012

Re: John E. Sheasgreen Death Announcement

Toxicity Testing Resource Center

Well Plate

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.

In the Spotlight

Open Innovation, Part II: Using Web 2.0 Technologies to Connect Innovation Partners

Part II of our introduction to open innovation (OI) describes several new and established OI service providers as well as opportunities and challenges in using these internet platforms. OI partnerships are one approach that could be useful in moving new non-animal methodologies more quickly from the lab to the marketplace.

Open Innovation Part I: The NC3Rs Programme CRACK IT

CRACK IT Challenges is a new research funding program launched by The NC3Rs. The CRACK IT website provides an open innovation platform where industry (and other researchers) can find collaborative partners and solutions for technological and methodological challenges "which if solved will lead to improvements in animal welfare or reduced reliance on animal research."

Meetings & Events

IIVS Practical Methods for In Vitro Toxicology Workshop
January 23, 2012 - January 26, 2012

ADMET, PK/TK, and Drug Metabolism
January 24, 2012 - January 25, 2012

Evidence-Based Toxicology for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges
January 24, 2012 - January 25, 2012

NC3Rs Annual Science Review 2012
January 25, 2012

7th Annual International Conference on Predictive Human Toxicity and ADME/Tox Studies
January 26, 2012 - January 27, 2012