Advance Course
Genotoxicity & mutagenicity testing: a brief overview of the main tests, pitfalls and regulatory framework
Elewijt (Elewijt center), 11 October 2013
Organised by BelTox and BEMS
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9:00 |
Welcome |
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9:10-9:20 |
General introduction. Genotoxicity testing at the right position in hazard evaluation Peter Hoet & Lode Godderis (KU Leuven, BelTox & Bems) |
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9:20-10:15
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Background & mechanisms Lode Godderis (KU Leuven)
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10:15-10:45 |
Break (Coffee & thee) |
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10:45-11:30 |
Genotoxicity testing: an introduction to the different test systems Ilse Koijen / Bas-jan van der Leede (Janssen R&D)
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11:30-12:00 |
Regulatory aspects (EMA & ICH) Sonja Beken (FAMHP)
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12:00-13:00 |
Lunch |
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13:00-13:30 |
TTC concept in genetic toxicology Jacky van Gompel (Janssen R&D)
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13:30-14:00 |
False positives and strategies of testing Philippe Vanparys (Altoxicon Bvba)
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14:00-14:15 |
Exercise / case study: introduction & questions to solve Ilse Koijen / Bas-jan van der Leede (Janssen R&D)
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14:15-16:00 |
Exercise / case study: study in subgroups expert assistance coffee and thee available |
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16:00-16:30 |
Interactive overview of the cases (comparing/discussing outcomes per group)
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16:30 |
Final remarks and adjournments
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Organizing committee:
BEMS: Lode Godderis, Freddy Van Goethem –
BelTox: Philip Vanparys, Peter Hoet
To download, use the attachment at the bottom of this page.
Itinerary:
The Elewijt Center informed us that it is very likely there will be roadworks on the regular route to the center.
It is expected that, although there is a barrier, local traffic will be allowed.
If not, please use the alternative itinerary in the attachment at the bottom of this page.