Event overview

This Webinar will cover the following,

Introduction to the cell, DNA and cell replication
How cancer arises
Mechanisms of chemical carcinogenesis (including genotoxic and non genotoxic carcinogens)
Types of cancer and nomenclature
Classification and labelling of carcinogens
Current testing strategies and rationale for chemical carcinogenesis.
Interpretation of the results and implications with regards to classification and labelling
Introduction to genetic toxicology
The difference between carcinogenicity and mutagenicity
Effects on genes, chromosomes and DNA and the consequence for the cell
Current testing strategies and rationale for genetic toxicology; in vivo and in vitro
Interpretation of results and implications with regards to classification and labelling