Endocrine Disruptors 2012 is a two-day conference organised by iSmithers, and sister companies Springborn Smithers and Smithers Viscient, aimed at addressing key topics related to the evaluation of adverse effects on the endocrine system and corresponding regulatory requirements. This event will bring together experts from academia, government, and industry from around the globe to focus on current and future trends in testing, interpretation and evaluation of test results and how this relates to or influences regulatory activities.

Specific topics will include:

• A general overview of the endocrine system in humans and wildlife and its perturbations from adverse effects
• The history of the recommendations or requirements for endocrine testing and outcome of results
• Test guideline requirements, positive and negative controls, and relevance and reliability considerations
• Smart testing strategies and the use of weight of evidence approaches. Interpretation of results in the context of risk assessment
• Latest developments in anti-androgen research and testing        
• Case studies

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