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Genotoxicity of Nanomaterials: Refining Strategies and Tests for Hazard Identification Workshop

This workshop will be presented in Fort Worth on Saturday, October 23 at 12:30 PM prior to the EMS 41st Annual Meeting.

You may register for the full workshop which will be held at the Omni Fort Worth Hotel OR you may register to view the workshop live from your computer. The rates are below and are the same for on site or distant participants.

Nanomaterials toxicology is a subject of increasing interest and regulatory concern. Nanomaterials have unique properties and their genotoxic potential is not well characterized. Several studies have indicated that nanomaterials test positive in some genotoxicity assays, however, the ability of the regulatory genotoxicity assays to correctly predict their potential hazard is not fully understood. It is generally agreed that the physical and surface properties of nanomaterials are relevant to their biological activity and this aspect has received considerable attention. However, the present workshop will focus on developing recommendations for a genotoxicity testing scheme for nanomaterials, as well as the identification of potential research needs. Are the current standard genotoxicity assays appropriate for evaluating the genotoxic/carcinogenic potential of nanoparticles? If not, what is needed?

The workshop will begin with summaries of current knowledge and relevant issues related to the assessment of nano-sized materials. Attendees in Fort Worth will participate in one of three break-out sessions which will critique the standard in vitro and in vivo genotoxicity assays in terms of their relevance and appropriateness for testing of nano-sized materials. The third break-out session will have the opportunity to integrate new assays and new technologies into a de novo strategy or test battery.

In order to facilitate progress in meeting workshop goals, it is anticipated that discussions of the workshop topics will begin in advance of the meeting, via e-mail to registered participants. Remote attendees will have access to these materials and to the summary of the breakout sessions by email after the meeting.

If you will be in Fort Worth to participate in the Workshop and the EMS Annual Meetings, you must register via the 41st Annual Meeting site.

If you will connect to the Workshop remotely, you must register via the remote Workshop Registration site.