Event

Designed for public, private sector and academic researchers active in the field as well as risk assessors and risk managers, the forum will highlight 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 will present the latest advances in computational toxicology.

Plenary sessions led by prominent keynote speakers will examine:

• Development of virtual tissues and organs
• Models of ecosystem function
• Understanding gene-environment interactions

Concurrent sessions covering these topics will follow two tracks:

• Computational models: Sessions will include coverage of fate and transport models, signal transduction processes, endocrine physiology and dose response models.
• Tools for hazard prediction: Sessions will focus on toxico-informatics, in silico examination of modes of chemical toxicity, application of drug discovery tools to chemical prioritization, and use of genomics to predict toxicity.

An evening poster session will feature contributed research focused on similar themes as the platform sessions. Additionally, a summary of the proceedings will be published in a peer reviewed journal.

Look for a second announcement in mid January with information on how to register and submit abstracts for posters. Attendance will be limited, and we will be seeking a balanced representation of perspectives among attendees. Meeting updates can be found at www.epa.gov/ncct/forum.

The International Science Forum on Computational Toxicology is sponsored and coordinated by the National Center of Computational Toxicology within EPA's Office of Research and Development. This year's Forum will differ in size and scope from past Forums, but will present new opportunities to highlight computational toxicology research. The more focused, smaller meeting will center exclusively on computational tools and research being developed to better inform the science of toxicology.

In 2008, it is anticipated that the Science Forum will return to the broader format with multiple partners. Join us in 2007 as we explore the field of computational toxicology.