Agenda

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  1. Welcome and Introduction

  2. Overview of toxicology and toxicity testing

    • Overview of toxicology
    • Overview of toxicity testing
    • Course goals and expectations
    Laura Robinson Laura Robinson
    Occupational Toxicologist, Toxicology Consulting Ltd, UK
  3. Module 1

    • The use of data waivers, adaptation, and weight of evidence
    • Data sources and assessment of reliability
    • Adverse and non-adverse effects
    • The importance of controls, vehicles, group sizes, dose selection, and exposure routes for in vivo testing
  4. Refreshment break

  5. Module 2

    • The use of alternative methods in toxicity assessment
    • Statistical significance vs biological and toxicological significance
    • The use of physicochemical data for determining likely exposure routes
    • Testing strategies for toxicological endpoints (irritation, corrosion, sensitisation, CMR, STOT)
  6. Q&A Session

  7. Finish