RSB Introduction to Toxicology

A two-day interactive training course presented by two experts in drug development with extensive experience in toxicological testing.

The course is designed to give background and introduction to the variety of disciplines that make up toxicology. Although focussed on pharmaceutical (drug) development, many of the principles presented also apply to other areas, such as agrochemicals and industrial chemicals.

Toxicological testing is a vital part of the drug development process with studies required to meet legislative requirements, but also for screening out “faulty drugs”, understanding the nature, site and mechanism of action of toxicants, and identifying potential safety signals for clinical use of a drug. Such testing can lead to withdrawal of a drug during development due to no/little safety margin, lack of understanding of a mechanism of toxicity or a clear indication that a lesion has relevance for humans.