First Annual Conference on the State of the Science on Development and Use of New Approach Methods (NAMs) for Chemical Safety Testing
On this page:
- Conference Background
- Logistical Details
- Conference Agenda and Materials
- First Annual Conference Report
Conference Background
EPA’s Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention (OCSPP) and Office of Research and Development (ORD) hosted the First Annual Conference on the State of the Science on Development and Use of New Approach Methods (NAMs) for Chemical Safety Testing.
This conference was one of EPA’s commitments as set forth in the "Directive to Prioritize Efforts to Reduce Animal Testing" memorandum Administrator Andrew Wheeler signed on September 10, 2019 calling for the Agency to reduce its use of mammalian studies. EPA Administrator, Andrew Wheeler, and OCSPP Assistant Administrator Alexandra Dunn addressed the group.
Agenda topics
- Establishing Baselines for Animal Use at EPA and Opportunities for Reduction
- Variability and Relevance of Current Animal Tests and Expectations for NAMs
- State of the Science in Development and Application of NAMs
- Developing Scientific Confidence in NAMs
- Breakout Discussions
Additional Links
- Alternative Test Methods and Strategies to Reduce Vertebrate Animal Testing
- Efforts to Reduce Animal Testing at EPA
Logistical Details
Date
The conference was held December 17, 2019.
Location
The Conference was held in EPA’s William Jefferson Clinton East Building at Headquarters in Washington, D.C. and made available by webinar.
Questions?
Please contact ICF, the organizing contractor with questions about Conference proceedings.
- Email EPA-Workshops@icf.com