IIVS News
IIVS and Partners Win Contract from the European Commission to Develop Training for Non-animal Testing Methods
July 16, 2019July 16, 2019, Gaithersburg, MD – The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS) is pleased to announce it is part of a winning consortium, headed by SYRCLE (the Systematic Review Centre for Laboratory animal Experimentation), to develop interactive eLearning training modules. The application of the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement of animal testing, commonly known as “The ...
PCRM & IIVS Co-Host FREE Training
April 17, 2019The two day training, NURA: Evaluating Toxicology Information using Modern Science, will be held at IIVS on May 21-22, 2019. Training will be presented by regulators, industry personnel, and toxicology experts and will focus on how to incorporate modern methods into your testing strategies and safety assessments. EPA | FIFRA | in vitro toxicology training | NAMs | New Approach Methodologies | NURA | PCRM | TSCA
IIVS and BMS Co-authored Article Receives Publisher’s Award at SOT 2019
April 10, 2019IIVS is proud to announce that the journal article Evaluation of a tiered in vitro testing strategy for assessing the ocular and dermal irritation/corrosion potential of pharmaceutical compounds for worker safety, co-...
IIVS e-News – October 2018
October 11, 2018In this issue, learn about our appointment to a working group in China for alternatives, our collaboration with BASF and Givaudan, our presence at estiv2018 and the PCPC 2018 Science Symposium, and more. Read issue.
IIVS Hosts Quarterly Meeting for SQA’s Computer Validation and IT Compliance (CVIC) Specialty Section
October 4, 2018The CVIC agenda included a presentation and follow-up discussion on artificial intelligence and computer learning and their use in regulated industry, a panel discussion of cloud computing adoption in “GxP” environments, and open discussion on the use of the “...
IIVS Collaborates with BASF and Givaudan to Validate a Non-animal Test for Regulatory Submissions
August 28, 2018GAITHERSBURG, MD –August 28– The Institute for In Vitro Sciences (IIVS), with an established track record in the validation of alternatives to animal testing, is teaming up with BASF and Givaudan to validate an improved skin sensitization reactivity method to address the needs of ...
IIVS e-News – June 2018
June 26, 2018In this issue, find out the dates for the 2019 Practical Methods Workshop and the PISC award for young scientists, learn about upcoming In Vitro-related meetings and extended deadlines for abstract submission, read recent IIVS publications, and more. Read issue.
Abstract Deadline Extended for EUSAAT 2018
June 21, 2018The 21st European Congress on Alternatives to Animal Testing & 18th Annual Congress of EUSAAT (European Society for Alternatives to Animal Testing) will take place in Linz, Austria, 23-26 September. Submission deadlines for both oral and poster presentations have been extended to July 6. Erin Hill...
Abstract Deadline Extended for ESTIV 2018
June 18, 2018The 20th International Congress on In Vitro Toxicology (ESTIV2018) happening in Berlin, 15-18 October, has extended their abstract submission deadline to July 1. Several grants and bursaries are also still open to applicants until July 1, including the Agro/Petrochemical | Cleaning Products | Cosmetic & Personal Care | Fragrance & Flavors | Household & Consumer Products | Medical Devices | Occupational Safety & Industrial Hygiene | Pharmaceutical | Specialty Chemical | Tobacco
Holger Behrsing, PhD, Participates in Round Table Discussion on Non-Animal Approaches for Inhalation Toxicology
June 14, 2018Holger Behrsing, PhD, was recently invited to participate in an expert round table discussion convened on the development and implementation of 21st century non-animal approaches to assess the toxicity of inhaled substances. The discussion included perspectives from government, industry, nonprofit, and academic sectors on the advantages and challenges of using these approaches, ongoing efforts, ...