National Toxicology Program

February 21, 2003: Hamilton Crowne Plaza Hotel, 14th and K Street, N.W., Washington D.C.; T: 202-682-0111

Topic: Genetically Modified Rodent Models for Cancer Hazard Identification: Selecting Substances for Study and Interpreting and Communicating Results

Note: As of close of business Feburary 18, 2003, the workshop is still on schedule as planned

Meeting Time: 8:30 a.m. (Registration: 8:00 a.m.)

• Federal Register Notice
• Meeting Announcement
• Meeting Purpose and Format
• Revised Agenda
• Plenary Presentations
• Genetically Modified Rodent Models for Cancer Hazard Identification - Dr. Christopher J. Portier
• Overview of Transgenic Mouse Models - Dr. John Edgar French
• Experience with Transgenic Models in the NTP Bioassay - Dr. John R. Bucher
• Breakout Group 1
• Members
• Questions
• Nomination Review Process
• Breakout Group 2
• Members
• Questions
• Model Specific Illustrations
• Explanation of Levels of Evidence of Carcinogenic Activity
• Background Documents
• Update on NTP Assays with Genetically Altered of "Transgenic" Mice (Bucher)
• Forum: Alternative Models for Carcinigenicity Testing (Cohen, et al.)
• Transgenic Mouse Models: Their Role in Carcinogen Identification (Pritchard, et al.)

Contact information for meeting:
Mary S. Wolfe, Ph.D.
NTP Executive Secretary
NTP Liaison and Scientific Review Office
NIEHS/NIH
P.O. Box 12233, MD A3-01
Research Triangle Park, NC 27709

T: (919) 541-0530 (voice)
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