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EPA's ToxCast Program for Predicting Toxicity and Prioritizing Chemical Testing
Citation:
DIX, D. J. EPA's ToxCast Program for Predicting Toxicity and Prioritizing Chemical Testing. Presented at International Joint Commission Great Lakes Science Advisory Board via telephone, Great Lakes, ON, CANADA, May 14, 2008.
Impact/Purpose:
Project of US EPA’s National Center for Computational Toxicology Formulated to address chemical screening and prioritization needs Screening approach based on experience of the pharmaceutical industry Comprehensive use of a broad range of current HTS technologies Phased approach to evaluate utility Committed to stakeholder involvement and publication of data
Description:
Integrate modern computing and information technology with molecular biology to improve Agency prioritization of data requirements and risk assessment of chemicals