Benchmark Dose Software (BMDS)
Upcoming USEPA Hands-On BMDS Training
Benchmark Dose Modeling and Its Use in Risk Assessment ? Application of EPA's Benchmark Dose Software (BMDS), Version 2.1.2
Organizer: J. Allen Davis
Instructors: J. Allen Davis, MSPH, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA); Jeff Gift (EPA); Jay Zhao, MD, MPH, PhD (EPA)
Registration fee: Preregistration: $250, Onsite: $300
This workshop will provide participants with interactive training on the use of the U.S. EPA?s Benchmark Dose Software, BMDS, and its application to risk assessment. The course will provide an overview of the BMD process, including determination of data adequacy, model fitting and comparison, and selection of a benchmark response level. This workshop will cover all the BMD models available in the current version of BMDS as well as the new MS-COMBO model, which calculates multi-tumor composite risk values. Instruction will also be given in regard to additional changes that have been implemented in version 2.1.2, including model input (expanded file lengths and use of spaces in file names) and output (plot editing and improved Excel export) features.
This interactive training workshop in the use of BMDS will consist of a mix of instructor presentations and individual and group class activities. Attendees will work on examples from chemical assessments and learn how to use BMDS to prepare summary reports for insertion in their assessments. Questions and critical discussions of presentation material and class activities are highly encouraged.
Participants need to bring their own laptops to the workshop with the latest version of BMDS 2.1.2 installed (with necessary administrative rights). The latest version of the software can be found at: http://epa.gov/ncea/bmds/. To ensure students receive the maximum benefit from participating in the workshop, it is recommended that they examine the online training and tutorial materials prior to the workshop. Training and tutorial materials can be found at: http://www.epa.gov/ncea/bmds/training/index.html.
Download the Syllabus (PDF, 2 pp, 25 KB, About PDF)