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:

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.

In the Spotlight

Workshop Summary: Integrating New Advances in Exposure Science and Toxicity Testing - Next Steps

This article summarizes the workshop held on June 16 and 17, 2010 in Stresa, Italy and organized by the International Council of Chemical Associations and the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre.

NIH Chemical Genomics Center
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Molecular Libraries Initiative: Application to Tox21 and the NIH Chemical Genomics Center

The Molecular Libraries Initiative (MLI) was established to provide researchers the tools and infrastructure to identify chemical probes for exploring biological pathways and provide a starting point for drug discovery.

Meetings & Events

Animals, Research & Alternatives: Measuring Progress 50 Years Later
August 26, 2010 - August 27, 2010

21st Century Approaches to Toxicology: AXLR8 Info Forum
September 1, 2010

2nd Annual Predictive Toxicology
September 2, 2010 - September 3, 2010

Linz 2010: 16th European Congress on Alternatives to Animal Testing/13th Annual Congress of EUSAAT/16th International Congress on In Vitro Toxicology
September 2, 2010 - September 4, 2010

International Workshop on Alternative Methods to Reduce, Refine and Replace the Use of Animals in Vaccine Potency and Safety Testing
September 14, 2010 - September 16, 2010