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Summary of News Release:
Date Released: October 9, 2026
Contact: Tasgola Bruner, 202-483-7382
Location: Gaithersburg, Md.
Event Highlights:
- PETA Science Consortium International e.V. and the Institute for In Vitro Sciences organized hands-on training courses in India focusing on non-animal testing methods.
- The courses took place from October 2 to 8, in collaboration with the National Institute for Biologicals (NIB) and Jai Research Foundation (JRF).
- More than 75 scientists participated, gaining practical experience with humane and relevant testing approaches.
Importance of the Training:
- Traditional toxicity testing methods often involve the use of animals; the new methods prioritize human-relevant data and are more advanced.
- The program featured hands-on experience with various assessments that traditionally involved animals, such as skin and respiratory toxicity evaluations.
Collaborators:
- Input was provided by scientists from Corteva, and Colgate-Palmolive assisted by funding travel for participants.
- Tissue models for the training were supplied by MatTek and EPISKIN.
Quotes:
- Dr. Amy Clippinger emphasized the importance of equipping scientists with non-animal testing skills to protect human health and the environment.
- Kristie Sullivan noted the global interest in advanced human-relevant testing and the importance of collaboration.
For further details, visit ThePSCI.eu or IIVS.org.
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