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The course aims at providing state-of-the-art knowledge on the recent developments in toxicological hazard and risk assessment. A limited number of lectures will provide insights in these developments, emphasizing the role of so-called New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). It includes 2 online webinars on 28 May 2024 and 30 May 2024, 2 days of in-person training on 2 & 3 July 2024 and a follow up online call on 29 August 2024

Register before 30 April 2024!

The EUROoCS2024 Conference will showcase the latest scientific advancements in the field and favour discussions on technological, industrial and regulatory challenges/opportunities. Topics such as (multi)-organ and disease models, organoids-on-chip, PK/PD modelling, technology platforms, read-out assays, standardization and qualification and toxicity among others, will be addressed.

Deadline for abstract submission: 15/01/2024.

In this interactive course at a beginning master level, you will learn the best practices of advanced in vitro models, regulatory aspects, (stem) cell biology and technologies for testing medicine and/or substance safety testing as well as how the results can be validated, translated and implemented into human medicine. This course aims is to create awareness on the potential of human-based physiological models for human health research and replacement of animal testing.

Following topics will be discussed during the conference:

• Cellular identity
• Ethics, policy and regulations
• Pluripotency and development
• Disease modeling and drug discovery
• New technologies
• Somatic stem cells, cancer and regeneration

Registrations will open end of 2023.

During this webinar, the speakers will present their work on 3D Human Thyroid Microtissue Assay and the Identification of potential thyroid hormone disruptors using the Sandell-Kolthoff reaction as a technology platform.

The 2024 CompuCell3D Multicell Virtual Tissue Modeling ONLINE Summer School & Hackathon hosted by the Indiana University-Bloomington CompuCell3D Team. All backgrounds and experience levels are welcome. You do not need any previous experience to attend our workshop.

Intro to Python: July 28 (Sun)
CC3D Summer Workshop: July 29 – August 4 (Mon–Sun)

CC3D Hackathon Dates: August 9–11 (Fri–Sun)

The main topics of the conference include:

• Agent-based modeling
• Bioinformatics
• Bone & cartilage biomechanics
• Cardiovascular mechanics
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Mechanics in infections diseases
• Soft tissue biomechanics
• Wearables and nearables
• ...

Abstracts submission deadline: 19 February 2024

This 1.5-day practical workshop will focus on the ToxTracker Assay. The assay is currently offered by IIVS, and is on the workplan for the OECD Test Guidelines Programme.

Lectures will focus on the science behind the assay and how the data can be applied in testing programs. Participants will have the opportunity to view and participate in the conduct of the assay in the laboratory--from cell exposure to data analysis--in small groups.