“Since we are the first local chapter to launch, we have to show what can be accomplished and set an example for other chapters,” says Steven Edwards.
Our OpenTox Euro Conference 2017 was held 22-23 November at Hotel Stücki and Technology Park in Basel, Switzerland.
One of the main messages of the Global Regulatory Science Summit held in Brasilia in September was that decision-making about safety assessment is undergoing a major transition.
“To judge the toxicity of a compound, we must compare it with previous studies, make the data available and combine with specific compounds,” explains Chris Evelo
The new North Carolina Chapter grew out of an initiative to expand OpenTox activities in regions where the association has been active and has enjoyed support.
Session 5 of OpenTox Euro, "Integration and interoperability: data”, will be chaired by Clemens Wittwehr of the EU’s Joint Research Centre.