Beltox advanced toxicology course: Embryo-fetal development toxicity testing - the zebrafish model
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Owner/Developer: Belgian society for toxicology and ecotoxicology (Beltox)
| Country: |
Belgium |
|---|---|
| Languages: |
English |
| Created: |
25 October 2017 |
| Locations: |
Belgium |
| City: |
Brussels |
| Description: | Embryo development and the use of zebrafish embryo as an alternative method to predict mammalian/human developmental toxicity |
| References: | Selderslaghs et al, 2010 & 2012 Course material (VITO) |
| Format: |
Lecture |
| Presence: |
Mandatory |
| Access: |
Fee-based |
| Content type: |
Theoretical |
| Duration: |
1 day |
| Group size: |
50.0 |
| Frequency: |
One-time event |
| Prerequisites: |
none, unless background in toxicology |
| Target audience: |
Students, Researchers, Regulators and policy-makers, Teachers and educators, Scientific officers / Project managers, Professionals (e.g. veterinarians) |
| Target sectors: |
Academia, Industry, Governmental bodies, Contract Research Organizations (CROs), Consulting, SMEs |
| Educational level: |
University (Bachelor), University (Master), University (Doctoral education), Postdoctoral (teaching and research), Continuing Professional Development |
| 3rs relevance: |
Replacement, Reduction |
| Topics covered: |
Carrying out procedures on animals, Designing procedures and projects, Taking care of animals, In vitro methods, Legislative aspects |
| 3rs coverage: |
Substantial coverage (e.g. multiple modules) |
| Species covered: |
Zebrafish (Danio rerio) |
| Course level on animal species: |
Advanced course |
| Details on the topic or technology covered: |
Explanation of procedure of zebrafish embryo development, validation of protocol and application area |
| Legislative framework: |
Directive 2010/63/EU or equivalent |
| Learning outcome: |
Knowledge on the method with zebrafish as alternative for developmental toxicity: strength/weakness, current state of the art, future perspectives |
| Qualification received: |
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