At this theoretical toxicology course you will get 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.

On the first day the main emphasis will be on theoretical toxicology. On the second day we will go through OECD guidelines, look at case stories and get some hands-on experience with risk assessment.

We will be covering 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 basic knowledge of biology and/or chemistry but need more background on toxicological principles.

After the course
you will be able to understand the fundamentals in toxicology, including the most important databases, and to participate in discussions about basic toxicology.

Course leader
Karl-Heinz Cohr, Chief Toxicologist. The course is held in collaboration with Pipeline Biotech A/S, a pharmacological contract research organisation.

Course structure
The course combines lectures with hands-on exercises. The training encourages dialogue and interaction among the participants.

Date and venue
Tuesday 18 September and Wednesday 19 September  2012
Both days from 09:00 - 16:30 hrs
DHI, Agern Allé 5, Hørsholm

Price
DKK 8,000 exclusive of VAT. After the course you are entitled to a free half-hour telephone session with an instructor.

Registration
Vibeke Salmon
Tel  +45 4516 9144
ves@dhigroup.com

The registration deadline is 4 weeks before the course date or as long as we have vacancies. Please note that registration is binding 4 weeks before the actual course date.