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Altertox Update: News, Jobs & Events Dive back into fall with Altertox! We're hiring, celebrating achievements & attending key events. Learn more & connect inside! Read online

We are hiring a EU Projects and Operations Coordinator Founded in 2012 in Brussels, Altertox is a SME active in the promotion and development of cutting-edge alternatives to animal testing also called new approach methodologies (NAM). Altertox aims to revolutionize safety testing by making alternative methods to animal testing a reality. To achieve this vision,…

We are delighted to report on the tremendous success of the LIVe 2024 congress, the Lung In Vitro Event was held this June 20-21 in Nice, France. This two-day congress, co-organized by Altertox and Epithelix, brought together leading researchers in the field of in vitro respiratory research. The program featured insightful expert presentations, delving into the cutting-edge technologies and advancements shaping…

We took the opportunity of meeting with our partner projects' team members at ESTIV to capture some of their thoughts and insights! Day 1, 2 and 3 recap with Bernard Staumont, Eliska Kuchovska, and Beate Escher.   https://youtu.be/sILUhHS6QxI?si=rmIto3qsfXshl8t4https://youtu.be/utY0pUdUYAk?si=BDWd40lPYluh5gU8https://youtu.be/f6Z_jeeSDpo?si=C3emJsUiAJSuX46Q

On June 13th & 14th the PrecisionTox project members will meet in Brussels. Two days focused on advancing chemical safety assessment to safeguard human health and the environment.  On the agenda:>Explore groundbreaking approaches for a more precise and efficient regulatory framework. >Delve into the latest advancements in toxicology with leading experts. >Connect with researchers and industry professionals shaping…

From the Mariana Trench to the blood of polar bears, the presence of persistent and mobile chemicals is threatening global public health, and various national and international initiatives have been developed to lessen their impact on society and the environment. However, this is no easy task, since these “forever chemicals” can remain in our drinking…

Matteo Piumatti, Altertox’s EU Project Manager, interviewed some members of ASPIS, like Dr Ouédraogo, on what were their impressions of the WC12. After 6 years, the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC12) has finally been able to take place in person, in Niagara Falls, Canada. For five days, stakeholders…

“We work 8 hours a day in science, so we need to fight for equality there, too.” Simón Perera, Secretary General at PRISMA, the EU's first LGBTQIA+ association in STEM.​ >> replay of the episode << In 2016, the Queer in STEM study showed that less than 60% of queer scientists are out to their…

Altertox's summer games You loved them last year, the Altertox's FuN with NAMs summer games are back!Crosswords, who is who, riddles or scramble words... Something for every taste!Our team will also share ideas and recommendations to enjoy science over the holidays (podcast, site to visit, etc...) Newest edition: digital games that you can play directly online…