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Committee members recognized by SOT, Collaborative Acute Toxicity Modeling Suite (CATMoS) now available, and registration open for webinar on non-animal approaches for inhalation toxcity testing.
As the most trusted source of toxicology knowledge, the National Toxicology Program advances new testing strategies, builds confidence in results.
The meeting, held online due to Winter Storm Diego, addressed translation of NTP research into regulatory, government, and scientific arenas.
Postdoctoral opportunities available, and paper describing NICEATM collaboration honored by Society of Toxicology speciality section.
The NIEHS and NTP director shared updates on NIEHS scientific advances and answered questions about topics such as BPA and climate change.
Nicole Kleinstreuer, Ph.D., and others were honored for their work toward replacing animals in toxicity testing.
NTP-led collection of papers evaluated cell-based models, zebrafish, and other approaches for rapid screening of thousands of chemicals.
NICEATM and ICCVAM activities at SOT, and March workshop to focus on use of dogs in research.
View the list of NIEHS and NTP scientific presentatations at the SOT 58th Annual Meeting and ToxExpo.
Analysis finds moderate level of evidence that workplace exposure is associated with increased risk of miscarriage and genetic damage
The National Toxicology Program scientist is recognized as an outstanding toxicologist and mentor in the area of birth defects research.
NTP is part of a new interagency research collaboration to foster more novel, human-relevant safety testing methods
Advisors explored the National Toxicology Program’s role as the field transforms to a more predictive science.
A panel of experts agreed with National Toxicology Program conclusions on long-term neurological effects of exposure to nerve agent.
11th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences announces call for session proposals.
Scientists from NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program were busy throughout the event in Baltimore, discussing science, receiving awards, demystifying grants, and answering questions.
NIEHS trainees further their career development by using plain language to explain their research.
A brand new edition of the popular "Environment and Health A to Z" booklet includes eye-catching illustrations and easy-to-understand text.
ASCCT annual meeting set for September 25-26, registration and comments due May 10 for ICCVAM Public Form, and recent NICEATM and ICCVAM publications.
Linda Birnbaum told senators that chemicals known as PFAS persist in the environment and affect nearly every system in the human body.
Researchers from around the world shared insights into chronic kidney disease of unknown origin in agricultural communities.
Risks of e-cigs and vaping, role of oxidative stress in cancer, and more were featured by the Genetics and Environmental Mutagenesis Society.
National Toxicology Program scientists, NIEHS grantees, and colleagues developed a quick way to screen substances for carcinogenicity.
ICCVAM holds public forum; free workshop on artificial intelligence and machine learning June 6-7.
Hundreds of participants weighed in on how chemicals, especially in mixtures, connect with key characteristics and hallmarks of cancer.
Integrated Chemical Environment (ICE) resource simplifies searches and provides tools to help develop nonanimal chemical safety tests.
The part-time position allows flexibility for the individual to remain at their institution.
NICEATM at the Teratology Society annual meeting, and recent NICEATM and ICCVAM publications.
Environmental Health Perspectives (EHP) is excited to announce two new offerings.
The National Toxicology Program will innovate disease-based toxicology.
The annual ICCVAM Public Forum brought together animal welfare groups, federal and industry scientists, and other stakeholders.
The part-time position allows flexibility for the individual to remain at their institution.
ICE update launched July 30, FDA to present update on predictive toxicology roadmap September 18, and recent workshop reports.
After more than 40 years as a federal scientist, the institute's director plans to wrap up experiments and maintain advisory roles in the U.S. and abroad.
NIEHS and National Toxicology Program scientists discussed air pollution, cell phones, endocrine disruptors, PFAS, and resources for researchers.
Internet users are invited to a Q and A session with experts on a Reddit Ask Me Anything thread.
SACATM to meet September 19-20, NICEATM activities at ASCCT annual meeting, and a recent publication.
National Institutes of Health scientists responded to concerns about air pollution, pregnancy, and child health via Reddit Ask Me Anything.
The National Toxicology Program invited outside experts to review its first technical reports related to developmental and reproductive toxicology.
The data principles known as FAIR improve drug studies and are integral to the new NIEHS Informatics and Information Technology roadmap.
Toxicologists and other scientists explored new ways to study these complex chemicals.
EPA announces actions to reduce animal testing, FDA presents update on predictive toxicology roadmap, SACATM comments on ICCVAM activities and direction, and NICEATM activities at ASCCT annual meeting.
The National Toxicology Program’s Bevin Blake discussed potential health risks posed by these chemicals — and how scientists are responding.
Workshop considers key activities needed to predict acute toxicity, NIEHS providing funding to develop in vitro models, and EPA council achieves cost and animal savings for required testing.
Topics ranged from balancing risk and alternatives assessments to economics and sharing information with affected communities.
Advancing new nonanimal testing technologies will require guidance from regulators on best uses.
Experts on health effects research of botanical dietary supplements will field questions from the public on social media.
The annual meeting of the North Carolina Society of Toxicology focused on how the interplay of those factors can affect humans.
That interconnection — called One Health — was the focus of a recent conference in Durham, North Carolina.
The last day of retiring director Linda Birnbaum was celebrated with music, tributes, and — not to be left out — data.
ICCVAM Communities of Practice webinar to discuss use of animal-free affinity reagents.
NIH, American Botanical Council, and Campbell University experts answered questions from the public about botanical dietary supplements.
The National Institutes of Health opens a nationwide search for the next director of NIEHS and the National Toxicology Program. Apply by Dec. 23.
Attendees focused on factors that can cause cancer without damaging DNA, through changing the activity of nuclear receptors.
Experts met in Durham to brainstorm solutions to problems posed by the man-made chemicals.
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Director of Office of Policy, Review, and Outreach and Editor-in-Chief: Mary Wolfe | Managing Editor: Anna Lee Mosley