Conferences & Seminars

The First ToxCast Data Analysis Summit, held May 14-15, 2009, at the EPA Campus in RTP, NC

The NCCT hosted a workshop to explore methods for analyzing the ToxCast data set. Researchers who are interested in accessing the data, analyzing it and presenting results were invited to attend. View the Website.

The First International Workshop on Virtual Tissues: v-Tissues 2009, held April 21-22, 2009, at the EPA Campus in RTP, NC

The workshop brought together academic, government and industry experts from the United States (US) and the European Union (EU) to: (a) discuss key biological and computational challenges in applying v-Tissues for chemical-induced toxicity, and (b) to highlight synergies and gaps between US and EU projects. View the website

48th Annual Meeting of the Society of Toxicology, held March 15–19 at the Baltimore Convention Center, Maryland

The Society of Toxicology (SOT) is a professional and scholarly organization of scientists from academic institutions, government, and industry who practice toxicology in the U.S. and abroad. The Annual Meeting affords the opportunity to learn about the latest scientific achievements from experts in the field of toxicology. View the Web site for links to PDF versions of the many presentations NCCT contributed to the 2009 meeting. Read More

2007 International Science Forum on Computational Toxicology: May 21–23, 2007 at the EPA Campus in RTP, NC

The International Science Forum on Computational Toxicology was held at the U.S. EPA's Main Campus in Research Triangle Park, NC. It was designed for public, private sector and academic researchers active in the field as well as risk assessors and risk managers, the Forum highlighted progress in the use of modern molecular, biological and chemical based tools on the assessment of exposure, hazard and risk of environmental chemicals. Approximately 50 invited speakers from around the world presented the latest advances in computational toxicology. View the Web site for links to PDF versions of many of the presentations.

International Workshop on Uncertainty and Variability in Physiologically Based Pharmacokinetic (PBPK) Models: October 31 - November 2, 2006

Risk assessments for chemicals increasingly utilize pharmacokinetic models, particularly physiologically based pharmacokinetic (PBPK) models. Characterizing the uncertainty in PBPK model parameterization and estimation of dose metrics for use in risk assessment is essential. In addition, human variability is an important factor to be characterized to appropriately describe human populations. The purpose of this workshop is to review and promote the appropriate application of methods for statistical characterization of PBPK models and the characterization of uncertainty and human variability through a cross-disciplinary exchange of experience and ideas among laboratory scientists, PBPK modelers, statisticians, and others with expertise in applied mathematics, biology, and pharmacokinetic analyses. Read more