Advancing Human-Relevant Science: Physicians Committee Perspective
Physicians Committee scientists participated in the NIH Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM) annual meeting.
Shagun Krishna, PhD, director of toxicology, delivered oral remarks, emphasizing the need for concrete actions to accelerate validation and adoption of human-relevant new approach methodologies (NAMs) across the U.S.
- SACATM advises Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)
- National Toxicology Program (NTP) Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM)
These organizations serve as the hub of government efforts to replace animals in toxicology.
Author's summary: Accelerating human-relevant science methods.