The latest editorial for PARCOpedia by ESTIV President Dr. Helena Kandarova highlights the crucial role of collaborative platforms like PARCopedia in advancing Next-Generation Risk Assessment (NGRA) and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). With over 25 years of experience in NAMs for regulatory applications, Dr. Kandarova reflects on the power of interdisciplinary cooperation in shaping the future of chemical safety assessment.

The editorial discusses key milestones, including the PARC session at ESTIV 2024, the growing ESTIV-PARC collaboration, and exciting developments such as the affiliation of SAAOP with ESTIV and ASCCT. It also extends an open invitation to researchers and regulators to contribute to ESTIV 2026 in Maastricht, shaping an impactful scientific program dedicated to NAM implementation.

Join Parcopedia to read the full editorial [here] and become part of the transformation in chemical risk assessment!