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13 January 2026

Invitation: SAAOP 2026 online event

On behalf of the Board of the Society for the Advancement of AOPs (SAAOP), we are pleased to share the following event announcement with you:


Join us for an exciting update and new opportunities!

Date: February 4, 2026
Time: 16.00h – 17.00h CET, 09.00h – 10.00h CST
Location:  Register online and receive a calendar invite

The Society for the Advancement of Adverse Outcome Pathways (SAAOP) has been fostering the AOP community since 2012, supporting the AOP-Wiki infrastructure, collaborating with the OECD, and empowering the global AOP community through training, gardening and curation, guidance, and virtual events.
Now, we’re entering a new chapter!

Recent changes, including updated collaboration processes with OECD’s Advisory Group on Emerging Science in Chemicals Assessment (ESCA) and partnerships with the American Society for Cellular and Computational Toxicology (ASCCT) and the European Society of Toxicology In Vitro (ESTIV), mean more opportunities for you to connect, contribute, and shape the future of AOPs.

What’s happening at this event?

  • Discover what’s new: Learn more about SAAOP’s evolving role and exciting initiatives like AOP coaching and review working groups, SAAOP satellite events at scientific conferences, and more.
  • Get involved: Sign up for working groups and start making an impact!

Whether you’re an AOP developer or user, or simply passionate about advancing toxicology and ecotoxicology, this is your chance to join a growing, collaborative community.

⏰  Mark your calendar today!

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