A two day course run by the Institute of Environment and Health at Cranfield University for scientists requiring knowledge and understanding of toxicological principles, enabling skilled assessment of toxicological literature and interaction with toxicology specialists.

An optional third day may be provided (number dependent) for delegates wishing to gain further practical experience of critical analysis of data, to be held on 15th March 2012.

• Are you a scientist who works with human or mammalian toxicology data?

• Would a better understanding of toxicology help you in your work?

Our short course will help you develop your knowledge and understanding of toxicological principles and health assessment.

About the course

The course is being delivered by the Institute of Environment and Health (IEH) at Cranfield University. This course is aimed at scientists within government, industry and academia who come into contact with human and/or mammalian toxicology data.

What will be covered?

The programme, delivered by recognised experts in the field, will focus on the principles of toxicology and health assessment.

Topics include:

• basic principles of toxicology and health risk assessment

• toxicokinetics: the role of absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion (ADME) on chemical toxicity

• target organ toxicity: an overview of how chemicals have effects in particular ‘target’ organs, illustrated with examples

• guidelines for toxicity testing: regulatory requirements

• integration of toxicological findings into risk assessment

• In vitro toxicology

• review and evaluation of toxicological studies and literature

• current concerns: REACH; endocrine disruption; toxicology of mixtures; nanotoxicology, pesticides and ethical considerations focusing on the 3Rs.

For further information visit: http://www.cranfield.ac.uk/health/shortcourses/page45602.html

• www.cranfield.ac.uk/health/shortcourses/page45602.html?cid=chemwatch1111
• T: + 44 (0) 1234 758281
• e.jones@cranfield.ac.uk