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ATLA 38, 83, 2010 83 Dear Editor, The development and validation of new toxicol- ogy methods is only the starting point for those We invite your readers to support a new scientific wishing to replace animals in toxicity testing. society dedicated to the advancement of in vitro, in Consequently, a key mission of the ASCCT will be silico, and other toxicological testing methods, to increase the routine application and use of com- especially as replacements for animal-based tests. putational and cellular methods for prioritisation, The American Society for Cellular and Comp - classification, and risk assessment purposes. utational Toxicology (ASCCT) aims to build on the In choosing a name, we sought to capture not success of similar societies outside the Americas only the truly wide variety of disciplines covered by and the growing interest in advancing toxicology the term ‘alternative method’ — indeed, this can for practical, scientific, and ethical reasons. refer to in vitro tests, testing strategies, QSAR We were inspired to form the society after wit- models, reduction measures within traditional in nessing the up swell of enthusiasm and support vivo tests, and more — but also the need to estab- from scientists and regulators from all sectors lish these methods as standard toxicological prac- over the past year, resulting from the US tice, not less desirable alternatives to ‘real’ National Academy of Sciences’ 2007 report animal-based toxicology. Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century: A Vision and Please join us in making ‘alternative’ main- Strategy. Achieving the paradigm shift called for stream, and in making the ASCCT the seminal sci- by the NAS will require cooperation and coordi- entific society for tomorrow’s toxicology in North nation among scientists from cellular, molecular, America. and computational disciplines — and the regular participation of regulators and public interest groups. The ASCCT wishes to help foster this Sincerely, coordination by bringing together scientists and professionals from regulatory, industry, and Kristie Sullivan advocacy backgrounds — and pharmaceutical, Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine chemical, and cosmetic sectors. In doing so, we 5100 Wisconsin Ave NW, Ste 400 hope to create opportunities for discussion and Washington, DC 20016 collaboration that will foster innovative research USA into, and development of, new toxicology testing ksullivan@pcrm.org methods. The Society will host regular meetings and offer Erin Hill an e-newsletter as a starting point for member col- Institute for In Vitro Sciences laboration. We envision the development of other 30 W. Watkins Mill Road, Suite 100 initiatives as the Society grows, such as fostering Gaithersburg, MD 20878, support for young scientists in cellular and compu- USA tational toxicology. ehill@iivs.org
Alternatives to Laboratory Animals – SAGE
Published: Mar 1, 2010
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