This is a one-day theoretical foundation course which gives the participants a brief introduction to toxicology and its basic principles. We will also look at the information required for toxicological risk assessment of a substance, including guidelines, toxicological test methods and internet databases.

During the day we will cover the following subjects:

• the fundamentals of toxicology
• areas of application
• toxicological testing
• test guidelines
• example of risk assessment
• discussion: application and future needs of toxicology

Target group

You have a basic knowledge of biology and/or chemistry but need more background on toxicological principles. Course participants may inform the course manger of their specific challenges in advance, and in that case we will try to cover your specific area of interest.

Course manager

Toxicologist Per Nedergaard, PhD, M.Sc.

Date and time

Thursday 28 August 2008

Venue

DHI, Agern Allé 5, DK-2970 Hørsholm, Denmark.

Price

DKK 4,600 exclusive of VAT. (VAT applies to participants from Denmark only). The price includes course materials, coffee/tea and lunch. After the course you are entitled to a free half-hour telephone consultation.

Registration