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Testing Program

Study Types

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Toxicology/Carcinogenicity

Learn how toxicology and carcinogenicity studies are being used to better understand the potential toxic effects of the substances we study. Go
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Alternative Testing Models

Learn about our efforts to develop testing alternatives for toxicological research that will reduce, replace, or refine animal use. Go
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Chemical Disposition & Toxicokinetics

Learn about chemical disposition and toxicokinetic studies. Go
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Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity

Learn about prenatal developmental toxicity, modified one-generation, and reproductive studies. Go
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Genetic Toxicology

Learn about the in vitro and in vivo tests used to evaluate the potential of substances to damage DNA. Go
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Immunotoxicity

Learn about the techniques used for evaluating the potential of substances to damage the immune system. Go
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Neurotoxicity

Learn about in vitro and in vivo models to evaluate potential neurotoxicants. Go
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Toxicogenomics

Learn about toxicogenomic studies and the role rodent models play in understanding the effect of substances on molecular biological processes. Go