New Horizons in Toxicity Prediction. Lhasa Limited Symposium Event in Collaboration with
the University of Cambridge, February 2009

Toxicology is a multidisciplinary science that examines the adverse effects of chemicals on organisms. It is a rapidly developing area with many new scientists entering the field. There is a shift from primarily in vivo animal studies to in vitro assays, in vivo assays with lower organisms, and computational modeling for toxicity assessments. The conference explored various current approaches to toxicity prediction, covering and comparing the tools and methods available today, uses by regulators, industry and academia, and a look at emerging areas and technologies.

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