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…

Valentin will be hosting an educational workshop during MPS World Summit on Monday 26th of June. Learn more about it with this demo: https://youtu.be/rXgSRGJjd3A

New in TOXstreams live show: inCLUEded, a chronicle about inclusion and gender equality in STEM, by Aurélia Boige.  First woman to obtain a PhD in the world Number of women to get a PhD before 1800 Percentage of women in universities in France in 1900 3 First colored women obtain PhDs Women are as numerous…

Altertox creates a new serie of Podcast for EUROTOX in vitro and in silico specialty section. ONTOX young scientist Eliska Kuchovska from IUF – Leibniz Research Institute for Environmental Medicine explains the world of developmental neurotoxicology in the first episode of the new podcast series.In this episode we learn about the difficulties of studying the…

A little moment of fun & relaxation for you during the winter holidays period! #FunwithNams

Ladies and gentlemen, get ready and buckle up for an electrifying new season of TOXstreams! Brace yourself for more juicy interviews, captivating experts and plenty of surprises in our upcoming shows.In 2022, we brought in over a thousand viewers with topics ranging from science communication to the PBKP model. And we have no intention to…