The 3rd edition of the international conference on advances in 3D cell culture (https://www.3dccsummit.com/3dccconference) held in Goa, India in February 2026 continues to give benefits to the delegates, organisers and the wider scientific community. We have now issued the Navigating the Regulatory Pathways and Policies for New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) White Paper. You can download this at https://www.3dccsummit.com. The paper summarises the "Navigating the Regulatory Pa

Roper Toxicology is pleased to announce that our Founder and Principal Consultant, Dr. Clive Roper, will be speaking at the Westminster Health Forum policy conference, Transitioning to Non-Animal Methods in Science and Regulation, on 29 June 2026. Bringing together senior representatives from government, regulatory agencies, academia, and industry, this conference will explore next steps for transitioning to non-animal methods in science in the UK, with discussion on implemen

On behalf of Clive, as a member of the AFSA Global Science Committee, we are pleased to share that the Animal-Free Safety Assessment (AFSA) Collaboration has received the 2026 Lush Prize for Major Scientific Collaboration. The award was accepted in London, UK, by Jay Ingram and Giorgia Pallocca, representatives from Humane World for Animals, on behalf of all AFSA partner organizations. Presented annually, the Lush Prize celebrates the collective efforts of organizations and s

It is that time of year again. The Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting is less than a month away. I will be involved in the SOT program this year, contributing to scientific posters, moderating sessions, participating in specialty section events, and engaging in discussions advancing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). Here is a look at my upcoming participation in the 2026 SOT Meeting Presenting Author Poster March 23 Title: Self-assembling Peptide Hydrogels as U