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We believe the best science is humane science. Our programs seek to provide a better, safer, more humane future for people and animals. To learn more about CAAT and the 3Rs, visit our About Us page. And consider supporting our mission.

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CAAT News and Upcoming Events

News and upcoming events sponsored by CAAT, CAAT-Europe, and the Transatlantic Think Tank for Toxicology (t4):

Open Forum on 21st Century Toxicology and Evidence-based Toxicology (March 11, San Francisco, at Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting)

CAAT Receives $6 Million NIH Director's Grant to Pioneer Transformative Research in Toxicology Testing


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CAAT-Europe

CAAT and CAAT-Europe promise sound scientific synergy involving experts from both sides of the Atlantic to promote the implementation of human-relevant alternative approaches, the advancement of research, and the dissemination of the 3Rs.

CAAT-Europe is housed at the University of Konstanz, Germany.


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From Altweb


Altweb News

News from Altweb: the latest in information about alternatives and humane science
  1. Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: A Workshop

    The Animal Welfare Information Center teaches a one and a half day workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA).
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 19:10:59 GMThttp://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/2012/infoawa.html
  2. Researchers Replicate Alzheimer's Neurons In Vitro

    Researchers out of UC San Diego School of Medicine created in vitro models of genetic and sporadic forms of Alzheimer’s disease, using induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) from patients who suffered from the neurodegenerative disorder.
    Fri, 27 Jan 2012 18:54:19 GMThttp://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/2012/alzheimersinvitro.html
  3. Evidence-based Toxicology for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges: Jan. 24-25

    Workshop: Evidence-based Toxicology for the 21st Century: Opportunities and Challenges January 24-25, Research Triangle Park, North Carolina.
    Wed, 18 Jan 2012 17:04:08 GMThttp://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/current/ebt21.html
  4. Open Forum on 21st Century Toxicology and Evidence-based Toxicology

    Open Forum on 21st Century Toxicology and Evidence-based Toxicology—a satellite meeting at the Society of Toxicology (SOT) 2012 Annual Meeting, Sunday, March 11, San Francisco.
    Tue, 17 Jan 2012 19:29:04 GMThttp://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/2012/openforum.html
  5. InterNICHE Launches New Website for Humane Education and Alternatives

    Interniche has launched a new website on alternatives to animal experiments in medical, veterinary, medical, and biological science education and training.
    Thu, 12 Jan 2012 16:37:43 GMThttp://altweb.jhsph.edu/news/current/newinterniche.html

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