European Society of Toxicology In Vitro

Remembering Robert Combes – written by Prof. Michael Balls

Dr. Sandra Coecke, the recipient of the Björn Ekwall Memorial Award for the year 2020, gave recently an interview for WC11 podcast…

The OECD gives the green light to the fish cell line assay. The new OECD guideline 249 allows companies to use fish cell line testing for product development and as part of the dossiers for chemical approval.

We are excited to share, that OECD has published new important guidelines: OECD Guideline 497 and 498 related to sensitisation and phototoxicity!

Every year, large numbers of new compounds are being developed for a wide range of purposes…..

To promote more human relevant research, the JRC’s EU Reference Laboratory for alternatives to animal testing (EURL ECVAM) led a study to review advanced non-animal models used in the field of neurodegenerative diseases, specifically for Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.

The second EPISKIN webinar is focusing on the theme eye irritation and Integrated Approaches to Testing and Assessment (IATA) for Serious Eye Damage and Eye Irritation for regulatory toxicology…

The four special virtual issues are focusing on: Biobanking, In silico tools, Serum-free approaches and Educational resources. Prompt publishing and no submission or publication fees payable.