Upcoming Webinar on Advanced Approaches in Pesticide Safety
Welcome to an engaging and informative webinar hosted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) alongside PETA Science Consortium International (PSCI), Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) and California Department of Pesticide Regulation (CDPR). The session debunks traditional ways of testing pesticides – it’s all about reducing animal testing.
Unfolding the New CATMoS Model: A Milestone for Pesticide Hazard and Risk Assessment
This insightful journey introduces the 5th webinar in our series, “The CATMoS Model for Acute Oral Toxicity – Evaluation of its Potential Use in a Regulatory Context for Pesticide Hazard and Risk Assessment”. Get ready to dive into two informative presentations shining the spotlight on the Collaborative Acute Toxicity Modeling Suite (CATMoS). This is a pioneering method for predicting acute oral toxicity. All without implicating animal testing, but rather embracing the superior accuracy of computer-based models.
Presented by Top Experts in the Field
| Presenter | Affiliation | Topic |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Kamel Mansouri | National Toxicology Program’s Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) | Developing computer-based models for predicting the acute oral toxicity of chemicals. Replacement of vertebrate animal testing in agency’s research, regulatory, compliance and enforcement activities for chemicals and pesticides |
| Dr. Michael Lowit | EPA’s Office of Pesticide Programs (OPP) | Evaluation of toxicology studies conducted for pesticides. Findings on how computer-based models predict the toxicity of conventional pesticides and potentially replacing vertebrate animal testing |
EPA: Championing New Approaches
The EPA continues to pioneer activities aimed at transforming the face of pesticide safety testing. With efforts under FIFRA and across the agency, there is a shift towards methods that significantly minimize the use of vertebrate animals in chemical safety assessments.
Join the Webinar
To participate in this webinar and gain more insights into the future of pesticide safety testing, visit: https://www.thepsci.eu/epicwebinars/.
