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https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/iccvamforum-2026

ICCVAM Public Forum: July 2026

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM): advancing alternatives to animal testing

July 29-30, 2026

NIH Neuroscience Center Building, 6001 Executive Blvd., Rockville, MD

Register to attend in person by Wednesday, July 22
You do not to register to view the webcast: link will be placed on this page the day of the meeting

Register to submit a public comment by Wednesday, July 22

An agenda will be posted here when available.

ICCVAM’s goals include promotion of national and international partnerships between governmental and nongovernmental groups, including academia, industry, advocacy groups, and other key stakeholders. To foster these partnerships ICCVAM holds annual public forums to share information and facilitate direct communication of ideas and suggestions from stakeholders.

Representatives of ICCVAM member agencies will describe their agencies' activities both to advance new approaches to safety testing of chemicals and medical products and to reduce the amount of testing required. Participants will be able to ask clarifying or follow-up questions of the ICCVAM members about their presentations during the meeting. Stakeholders will also be able to present public statements on ICCVAM activities. Registration is required to present public statements; attendees do not need to register in advance to be able to ask presenters questions during the meeting.