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2018 Educational Course
Toxicology for Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Scientists
Course Description
This annual ACT course, formerly titled “Toxicology for Industrial and Regulatory Scientists,” provides basic training in general toxicology. Using pharmaceutical development as examples, participants will obtain an overall understanding of the principles of toxicology and nonclinical safety evaluation. The course will include discussion of regulatory case studies and hands-on analyses of nonclinical data. The course is intended to benefit individuals working with small and large molecules from biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, CROs, and regulatory agencies, or individuals interested in or currently practicing toxicology.
Course Schedule
Monday, April 23
Principles of Toxicology, A. Wallace Hayes, Harvard School of Public Health
Introduction to Pharmacology for the Toxicologist, Amy Avila, US Food and Drug Administration
Principles of Drug Metabolism and Toxicokinetics and Applications to Pharmaceutical Toxicology,
Debie Hoivik, Boehringer-Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc.Safety Pharmacology for Human Pharmaceuticals, Mary Jeanne Kallman, Kallman Preclinical Consulting
Please join us for a reception following the course on Monday. This light-fare reception, which is included in the registration fee, allows for fellow course attendees, course organizers, and speakers to interact and network in a casual atmosphere. Hors d’oeuvres, plus drink tickets for beer and wine will be provided to registered participants.
Tuesday, April 24
General Toxicology, Lorrene Buckley, Eli Lilly & Company
Toxicology of Organ Systems, Mary Beth Genter, University of Cincinnati
Clinical Pathology: Principles for Pharmaceutical and Regulatory Scientists, Lila Ramaiah, Bristol-Myers Squibb
Pathology in Toxicology Studies, Thomas Steinbach, Experimental Pathology Laboratories, Inc.
Wednesday, April 25
Genetic Toxicology, Mark Powley, Merck and Co.
Evaluation of Potential Carcinogenicity, James Popp, Stratoxon LLC
Reproductive/Developmental Toxicology, Alan Hoberman, Charles River
Immunotoxicology, Florence Burleson, Burleson Research Technologies, Inc. (BRT)
Thursday, April 26
Nonclinical Safety Evaluation of Biotechnology-Derived Therapeutics, Melanie Hartsough, Hartsough Nonclinical Consulting, LLC
Regulatory Toxicology—A Nonclinical Pharmacology and Toxicology Perspective, Hanan Ghantous, US Food and Drug Administration
Risk Assessment, Melissa Rhodes, Roivant Sciences
Practical Application: Nonclinical Case Studies, Hanan Ghantous, US Food and Drug Administration
Friday, April 27*
Preparation of Nonclinical Documents for Regulatory Submission, Paul Nugent, Pfizer, Inc.
Review of Drug I: History and Outcome, Kenneth Hastings, Hastings Toxicology Consulting, LLC
*Course ends at noon.
Daily continental breakfast, snack breaks, and lunch are provided as part of the registration. Detailed course handouts will be provided electronically. Participants must bring personal computer to view materials.
Times
Registration and Check-In: Monday, 7:00 AM–8:00 AM
Course: Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM;
Friday, 8:00 AM–12:00 Noon
Course Organizers
Joseph A. Francisco, PhD, Charles River
Hanan Ghantous, PhD, DABT, US Food and Drug Administration
Timothy McGovern, PhD, US Food and Drug Administration
Jordan Ballance, ACT staff liaison
Registration
**To take advantage of the group rate: Please send your completed registration forms to acthq@actox.org. You will not be able to select the group rate through the online registration.
Registration Fees:
| By Feb. 19 | Feb. 20–April 20 | |
| ACT Member | $1,295 | $1,395 |
| ACT Student and Postdoc Member | $995 | $1,095 |
| Nonmember | $1,595 | $1,695 |
| Government | $1,295 | $1,395 |
| ACT Member Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,145 | $1,245 |
| Nonmember Group Rate** (3 or more from same company) |
$1,445 | $1,545 |
**To take advantage of the group rate: Please send your completed registration forms to acthq@actox.org. You will not be able to select the group rate through the online registration.
Refund Policy:
$75 Processing Fee will be charged before 2/19/18; 50% refund if canceled before 3/19/18; After 3/19/18, no fees will be refunded.
Course Location
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Tel: 301.590.0044
Hotel
Gaithersburg Marriott Washingtonian Center
9751 Washingtonian Boulevard
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
Tel: 301.590.0044
Hotel Reservations: 800.228.9290
Housing Deadline:
Please refer to the ACT TPRS Room Block to make your housing reservation. The ACT TPRS meeting rate of $189 (plus tax) is offered over the dates of April 20–30, 2018, based on availability, and reservations must be made by March 26, 2018.
Requirements:
A personal laptop to view course materials and your computer charger. We also suggest downloading all the course material to your laptop prior to arriving at the course. TPRS course material will be provided approximately one week before the start of the course.
Tel: 703.547.0875 Fax: 703.438.3113 Email: acthq@actox.org
