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SUMMARY:WC13
DESCRIPTION:13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences\n📍 Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil | 🗓 Aug 31-Sep 4\nAt this year’s conference SenzaGen and Unilever co-chair a scientific symposium\, where Dr Andy Forreryd will present how GARD® can be applied to derive a Point-of-Departure (PoD) for quantitative skin sensitization assessment. \n \nSession #79\nUsing NAMs to derive PoDs for NGRA of skin sensitizers: Towards regulatory implementation\nTime: 9:30-11:00 | Tuesday\, September 2\nVenue: Plenary Room\nTogether with speakers from Unilever\, Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)\, and Inotiv\, this joint symposium will cover methodological innovations in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)\, industry case studies on deriving Points of Departure (PoDs) for fragrances\, and the challenges and opportunities for regulatory acceptance. \n \n💻 Incorporating expert knowledge in the Skin Allergy Risk Assessment (SARA) Model: an integrated approach to testing and assessment (IATA) demonstrated in case studies.\nRenato Ivan de Ávila\, PhD @Unilever \n💻 The GARD®skin Dose-Response model to derive a PoD for quantitative skin sensitization assessment.\nAndy Forreryd\, PhD @SenzaGen \n💻 Predicting PoD and potency categories using New Approach Methods: Practical experience from the fragrance industry.\nIsabella Schember\, PhD @Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) \n💻 Integrating NAMs for quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment into regulatory frameworks: experience from the work in OECD TG 497\nEmily Reinke\, PhD\, D.A.B.T @Inotiv \nPoster #167\nGARD®skin for Medical Devices: Pre-validation results for implementation in ISO 10993-10\nThe pre-validation study of GARD®skin Medical Device confirms the method is functional\, reproducible and sufficiently accurate to proceed to the validation study phase\, as defined by the ISO TS11796.
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/wc13/
LOCATION:Rio de Janeiro\, Brazil
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250914
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250918
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SUMMARY:Eurotox 2025
DESCRIPTION:Eurotox 2025\n Athens\, Greece |  Sep 14-17\nBooth #A24\nAdvancing NAMs for Skin Sensitization Testing\nCome meet us at this year’s Eurotox and take part in our scientific activities\, featuring an industry-hosted session\, poster presentations\, and the latest insights on GARD®. Discover how the method provides high performance\, broad applicability\, and quantitative potency information for skin sensitization testing. \nWant to connect with our scientific team while you’re there? \n \nIndustry-Hosted Session\nRegulatory update: GARD®skin in OECD TG 497\nTime: 12:00-13:00 | Tuesday\, September 16\nVenue: N. Skalkotas Hall\n \nJoin us for an interactive scientific session featuring regulatory updates\, case studies\, and a live Q&A. Key highlights: \n\nRegulatory update: GARD®skin included in OECD TG 497.\nCase studies: UVCBs\, Natural Extracts\, Formulations\, Hydrophobic Substances\, and more.\nScientific collaborations: dōTERRA\, BIC\, and Urgo.\n\nLearn how GARD®skin fits into TG 497 and what this means in practice for your regulatory testing strategy. \nPosters\nSpotlight on Essential oils\, Safe dose levels\, Hypoallergenic claims and more\n🎫 P32-09 #644 | Joint poster with DōTERRA\nComparative analysis of skin sensitization thresholds for essential oils: human\, murine\, and GARDskin Dose-Response \n🎫 P32-12 #731 | Joint poster with BIC Skin Creative\nIn vitro skin sensitization potency assessment using GARDskin Dose-Response: a case study on natural extracts-based skin-binding dyes and dye precursors \n🎫 P32-16 #923 | Joint poster with Urgo\nSupporting industry decision-making and hypoallergenicity claims using an experimental setup combining GARDskin Medical Device and Dose-Response protocols \n🎫 P23-04 #314 | ToxHub poster\nDeriving gender-sensitive Occupational Exposure Limits: Case studies on benperidol and dimethylacetamide \nMore at our booth\nExpert guidance for your regulatory challenges\nMeet ToxHub\, our consultancy unit specializing in toxicological risk assessment and regulatory strategy consulting\, with expertise across medical devices\, pharmaceuticals\, cosmetics and chemicals. \nDiscover how ToxHub can support your needs
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/eurotox-2025/
LOCATION:Athens\, Greece
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250929T100000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20250929T190000
DTSTAMP:20250828T194205Z
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SUMMARY:RIFM INFOX 2025
DESCRIPTION:RIFM 2025 Information Exchange (INFOX®) Paris\nFrance Advancing Fragrance Safety Through Innovation\, Science\, and Collaboration\nDate: September 29\, 2025\nLocation: Le Méridien Etoile\, 81 Bd Gouvion-Saint-Cyr\, 75017 Paris\, France\nCome meet SenzaGen’ skin sensitization experts Dr Andy Forreryd and Dr Tim Lindberg at this year’s Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM) INFOX© meeting in Paris! \nThis exclusive event brings together leading scientists to present the latest advancements in fragrance safety science\, spanning human health and environmental protection. INFOX 2025 is a key forum for shaping the future of safe and sustainable fragrance use\, and we look forward to engaging in the discussions. \nWant to connect with our scientific team while you are in Paris?
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/rifm-infox-2025/
LOCATION:Paris\, France
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251002T140000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251002T180000
DTSTAMP:20250929T062850Z
CREATED:20250828T192933Z
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SUMMARY:Medicon Valley MedTech Network meeting
DESCRIPTION:Understanding Biological Evaluation of Medical Devices\nJoin the next Medicon Valley MedTech Network meeting in Lund to gain insights into the general principles of biological safety evaluation\, what to consider\, why it matters\, and how upcoming changes to ISO 10993-1 may affect the process.  \nSenzaGen’s in vitro skin sensitization expert\, Dr Andy Forreryd\, will be joined by other industry experts to share experiences and discuss the challenges faced in the biological evaluation of medical devices. \nRedefining Biocompatibility Testing: The Role of In Vitro Models in Product Development and regulatory submissions Speaker: Andy Forreryd\, PhD\, Scientific Liaison Manager\, SenzaGen \nRead the full agenda and sign up here \n  \n \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/medicon-valley-medtech-network-meeting/
LOCATION:Lund\, Sweden
CATEGORIES:Seminar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251008T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251008T170000
DTSTAMP:20250923T091749Z
CREATED:20250822T075505Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: In vitro skin sensitization potency assessment
DESCRIPTION:Using GARD® to derive PoDs and safe dose levels for skin sensitizers\nChemicals | Natural Extracts | Complex Mixtures \nJoin our upcoming webinar to explore how GARD® enables the derivation of Points of Departure (PoDs) for Quantitative Risk Assessment (QRA) and helps establish safe dose levels for identified sensitizers. \nWith broad applicability to complex mixtures and new raw materials with challenging properties\, GARD® offers a powerful non-animal solution in skin sensitization potency assessment. \nTypical challenges you may face: \n\nYou have a new ingredient that is a sensitizer. At what dose level is it safe to use?\nYou are planning for confirmatory human patch testing (HRIPT). How can you obtain a NESIL value?\nYou are performing a Risk Assessment for a new active ingredient in a complex formulation. How can you get a PoD/NESIL for QRA?\n\nAs practical examples\, we will showcase scientific collaborations with Unilever\, BIC\, Takasago\, dōTERRA\, International Flavors & Fragrances (IFF) and the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM). \n \nKey topics\n\nIntroduction to New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for skin sensitization potency assessment.\nHow to overcome common challenges in deriving PoDs and establishing safe dose levels for skin sensitizers.\nCase studies on Fragrances\, Essential Oils\, Botanical Extracts\, and Complex Mixtures.\n\nThe webinar will last around 30 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, make sure to register to get access to the recording. \nSpeaker\n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/webinar-skin-sensitization-potency-assessment/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251015
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251019
DTSTAMP:20250828T195046Z
CREATED:20250828T135526Z
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SUMMARY:ICT/IUTOX 2025
DESCRIPTION:ICT 2025 / IUTOX 17th International Congress of Toxicology\n📍 Beijing\, China | 🗓 October 15–18\, 2025\nMeet us at this year’s ICT/IUTOX conference in Beijing\, where SenzaGen’s scientific team will share new insights on quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment and present results from the pre-validation study of GARD®skin Medical Device. \nWhat to connect with us while you are there? \n \nPosters\n🎫  #645 | Quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment\nAdvancing in vitro skin sensitization potency assessment using GARDskin Dose-Response \n🎫 #649 | Application for medical devices\nPre-validation results from GARDskin for Medical Devices: In vitro sensitization testing of medical device extracts for implementation in ISO 10993-10
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/ict-iutox-2025/
LOCATION:Beijing\, China
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251021
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251024
DTSTAMP:20250828T193940Z
CREATED:20250828T140923Z
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SUMMARY:ASCCT 2025
DESCRIPTION:ASCCT 14th Annual Meeting\n📍 Gaithersburg\, USA | 🗓 October 21–23\, 2025\nMeet us at this year’s ASCCT annual meeting in Gaithersburg\, where SenzaGen’s scientific team will share new insights on quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment and present results from the pre-validation study of GARD®skin Medical Device. \nWhat to connect with us while you are there? \n \nMore information coming soon!
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/ascct-2025/
LOCATION:Gaithersburg\, Md\, USA
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20251106
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20251108
DTSTAMP:20251028T132753Z
CREATED:20250828T142424Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20251028T132753Z
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SUMMARY:3rd Annual Medical Device Biocompatibility Conference
DESCRIPTION:3rd Annual Medical Device Biocompatibility Conference\n Berlin\, Germany |  Nov 6-7\nCome meet us at this year’s Medical Device Biocompatibility Conference in Berlin\, where SenzaGen’s chief scientist Henrik Johansson will present recent progress in applying New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for skin sensitization testing within the ISO 10993 framework\, including current regulatory developments and data from GARD®skin for Medical Devices. \nOur group company ToxHub will also present\, sharing insights on regulatory strategies for substance-based medical devices in line with MDR\, while VitroScreen will attend to discuss testing approaches\, including support for mode of action and classification. \nWant to connect with our scientific team while you’re there? \n \nPresentations\n“Building Confidence in New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for Skin Sensitization Testing of Medical Devices”\n Thursday\, 6th Nov | 13:30 – 14:00 CET\n👤 Speaker: Dr Henrik Johansson\, Chief Scientist at SenzaGen\nKey takeaways:\n\nIntroduction to in vitro biocompatibility testing: Overview of available assays and their regulatory status.\nPre-validation data from GARD®skin for Medical Devices: In vitro skin sensitization testing of Medical Device Extracts for implementation in ISO 10993-10.\nRegulatory Developments in ISO 10993-10: Inclusion of in vitro methods.\nCase study: Integrating in vitro data into CE-marking submissions.\n\n\n“Biocompatibility evaluation of substance-based medical devices”\n Friday\, 7th Nov | 11:40 – 12:10 CET\n👤 Speaker: Dr Carla Landolfi\nKey takeaways:\n\nOverview of biocompatibility evaluation for substance-based medical devices under ISO 10993 and MDR.\nTesting strategies: in vitro\, in vivo\, and non-testing approaches.\nRegulatory challenges and best practices for ensuring patient safety.
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/3rd-annual-medical-device-biocompatibility-conference/
LOCATION:Berlin\, Germany
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251119T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251119T170000
DTSTAMP:20251027T151538Z
CREATED:20251027T141204Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: GARDskin in OECD TG 497
DESCRIPTION:Bringing high performance and extended applicability to Defined Approaches for Skin Sensitization (DASS)\nJoin us for a special re-run of our popular webcast to learn more about the inclusion of GARD®skin in OECD TG 497 — what it means and how it can support your regulatory testing strategy. \nDefined Approaches for Skin Sensitization (DASS) is a key regulatory guideline for combining validated in vitro methods to support hazard and potency assessment. The GARDskin assay is now part of two Defined Approaches (DAs): \n\nThe “2 out of 3” DA for hazard identification.\nThe Integrated Testing Strategy (ITS) for hazard identification and potency sub-categorization (1A\, 1B\, NC).\n\nWith demonstrated high performance and broad applicability to hydrophobic substances (Log P > 3.5) and other challenging chemical entities\, GARDskin improves the performance and extends the overall applicability of DASS\, helping to fill data gaps in regulatory skin sensitization testing.   \n \nAgenda\n\nIntroduction to skin sensitization testing and GARD technology.\nGARDskin (OECD TG 442E) and its inclusion in OECD TG 497.\nCase studies: Improving performance and extending the applicability of DASS for challenging samples.\nLive Q&A.\n\nSpeakers \n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization. \n\n \nHenrik Johansson\, PhD\nChief Scientist @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 for Irritation and Sensitization.\nMember of the OECD Expert Group on Defined Approaches on Skin Sensitization.\n\n  \n \nThe webinar will last around 40 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, register anyway to receive the on-demand recording. \n\n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/webinar-gardskin-in-oecd-497/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251202T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20251202T170000
DTSTAMP:20251119T163704Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: The regulatory shift in biological safety testing
DESCRIPTION:NAMs for skin sensitization ISO 10993-10\nJoin us for an insightful webinar on the evolving role of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) in biological safety testing of Medical Devices\, with a special focus on skin sensitization – the area currently undergoing the most significant regulatory changes. \nAs ISO standards advance toward reducing animal testing\, understanding these developments is essential for compliance and innovation. We will also touch on related endpoints\, including special irritation\, to provide a more complete perspective on biological safety testing. \nGARDskin: Full pre-validation data \nIn this session\, Dr. Andy Forreryd\, SenzaGen’s expert in in vitro skin sensitization and active member of ISO/TC 194/WG 8\, will share the latest regulatory developments in ISO 10993-10 and present new data from the completed GARD®skin Medical Device pre-validation study—a key milestone toward regulatory acceptance. \nSafe dose levels of potential sensitizers during R&D  \nYou will also gain practical insights from case studies with Sonova and Urgo\, showing how the GARD® technology can efficiently screen novel materials and determine safe levels of potential sensitizers in candidate devices.  \n \nThe webinar will last around 45 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, register anyway to receive the on-demand recording. \nKey takeaways\n\nRegulatory insights: Stay informed on on the latest developments in ISO 10993-10 and the growing role of in vitro methods. \nGARD® advancements: Learn how GARD® supports both skin sensitization hazard and quantitative potency assessment of Medical Devices\, solid materials and extracts in polar and non-polar vehicles. \nIndustry application: Discover how GARD® is used in regulatory submissions for CE-marking\, early-stage material screening and hypoallergenicity claims.\n\nSpeaker\n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\n\n  \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/webinar-regulatory-shift-in-biological-safety-testing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260322
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260326
DTSTAMP:20260312T111337Z
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SUMMARY:2026 SOT Annual Meeting & ToxExpo
DESCRIPTION:Booth #1934\nSan Diego\, CA\, USA\nJoin our scientific sessions and poster presentations at this year’s SOT\, featuring the latest GARD® data and case studies generated in collaboration with industry leaders. \nMeet us at booth #1934 and discuss your specific testing needs with our scientific team – We help you design testing strategies tailored to your substances and regulatory goals: from “2 out of 3” defined approaches according to OECD 497\, to exploratory studies supporting product development. \n \nExhibitor-Hosted Session\nAdvancing NAMs for Skin and Respiratory Sensitization: UVCBs\, Natural Extracts and Medical Devices \nNew GARD® advances in respiratory sensitization\,  ISO 10993-10 compliance for medical devices\, quantitative potency assessment\, and difficult-to-test samples \nRoom 23A | Tue\, 24 March | 10:45 am-11:45 am\n \n1. Introduction to GARD® technology for skin and respiratory sensitization testing \n🎤Andy Forreryd\, PhD |  Scientific Liaison\, SenzaGen  \n2. Evaluating sensitization potential of medical devices in vitro using GARD®skin assay: a practical in vitro sensitization case study in medical device development \n🎤Yizhong Liu\, PhD\, DABT | Senior Scientist and Toxicologist\, Johnson & Johnson MedTech  \n3. GARD®air for the prediction of respiratory sensitization for substances of regulatory concern \n🎤Emily Reinke\, PhD\, DABT | Principal Toxicologist\, GDIT (contractor supporting NICEATM)  \n4. Respiratory sensitization hazard identification: navigating assay exploration for biocatalytic enzymes \n🎤Joshua Vaughan\, PhD\, DABT | Principal Scientist\, Merck  \nSpeaking in Symposium Sessions\nIn Vitro Testing for Skin Sensitization of Mixtures: Where Science Stands Today \nRoom 7B | Wed\, 25 March | 8:00 am-10:45 am \nChairs: The Honest Company\, Edgewell Personal Care | SenzaGen: Dr Tim Lindberg | SenzaGen: Dr Tim Lindberg \nHuman Health Risk Assessments of Biopesticides: Evaluating Safety for Agricultural Use \nBallroom 6F | Wed\, 25 March | 1:30 PM-4:15 PM \nChairs: Bayer Crop Science\, Corteva Agriscience | SenzaGen: Dr Andy Forreryd \nPosters\n🎫 K764 | #5200 | Case study: Fragrance formulations – Jointly with Coty \nImproving the safety profiles of fragrance formulations: modulating the skin sensitization potential to reduce or eliminate the risk of allergic skin reactions \n🎫 K762 | #5198 | Case study: 2o3 DA applied to UVCBs – Jointly with ExxonMobil \nApplying the “2 out of 3” Defined Approach (OECD 497) to assess skin sensitization potential of UVCBs using the GARD®skin and EpiSensA assays \n🎫 K759 | #5195 | Case study: NESIL prediction for OTC drugs – Jointly with Haleon  \nPredicting NESIL using New Approach Methodologies: a case study on quantitative skin sensitization assessment of topical over-the-counter pharmaceutical candidates \n🎫B175 | #3072 | Medical Device ISO 10993-10 \nIn vitro sensitization assessment of medical device extracts: Prevalidation results of GARD®skin Medical Device for potential inclusion in ISO 10993-10 \n🎫G546 | #3403 | New alternative gene expression platform for GARD® \nRNA-seq can be used for gene expression quantification in the GARD®skin method for assessment of skin sensitizers
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/2026sot/
LOCATION:San Diego\, CA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260422T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260422T170000
DTSTAMP:20260401T071711Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advancing NAMs for respiratory sensitization testing
DESCRIPTION:Scientific highlights from 2026 SOT\nJoin us for an insightful webinar exploring the latest advancements in respiratory sensitization testing\, an emerging field facing challenges in both scientific and regulatory landscapes. We will highlight how New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are advancing human-relevant\, non-animal strategies for respiratory hazard assessment. \nTogether with guest speakers Dr. Emily Reinke (GDIT) and Dr. Joshua Vaughan (Merck)\, we will discuss key challenges\, outline currently available approaches\, and present new GARD®air data from scientific collaborations\, including results from a recently completed large-scale study (n=100) led by NICEATM\, as well as industry case studies on microbial-based pesticides and proteins. \nIf you missed SenzaGen’s scientific sessions at this year’s SOT in San Diego\, this is your chance to catch up!  \n \nThe webinar will last around 45 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, register anyway to receive the on-demand recording. \nKey takeaways\n\nRegulatory insights: An up-to-date perspective on the evolving regulatory landscape for respiratory sensitization assessment. \nGARD® advancements: How genomics and machine-learning technologies enable non-animal respiratory sensitization assessment across diverse substance types. \nCase studies: Scientific collaborations with Merck and Bayer on proteins and microbial-based pesticides\, along with a NICEATM-led study on occupational health-related chemicals.\n\nSpeakers\n \nEmily Reinke\, PhD\, DABT\nPrincipal Toxicologist\, Federal Health Division | GDIT (contractor supporting NICEATM) \n\nExpert in NAMs for skin and respiratory sensitization and acute systemic toxicity.\nContributor to U.S. EPA\, JaCVAM\, OECD\, and independent peer review panels.\nFormer Department of Defense representative to ICCVAM (including four years as co-chair).\n\n  \n \nJoshua Vaughan\, PhD\, DABT\nPrincipal Scientist\, Occupational Toxicology and Product Stewardship\, Merck \n\nExpert in occupational and environmental health within pharmaceutical R&D.\nMember of the National Academies Committee on Toxicology.\nExtensive industry experience in toxicology across pharmaceuticals\, biocides/pesticides\, and product safety.\n\n  \n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager\, SenzaGen \n\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\n\n  \n \n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/webinar-respiratory-sensitization-testing/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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SUMMARY:Webinar: In vitro skin sensitization potency assessment - Part 1
DESCRIPTION:New GARD® data on Fragrances\, Complex Mixtures\, and Biopesticides\nJoin us for the first webinar in a series focusing on in vitro skin sensitization potency assessment. In this opening session\, we will address common challenges in potency testing and highlight new GARD® data generated through scientific collaborations with dōTERRA and Bayer\, recently presented at the 2026 SOT Annual Meeting. \nYou will gain insight into typical use scenarios for GARD® skin Dose-Response\, and learn how this single-assay method\, based on genomics and machine-learning technology\, supports critical decision-making during product development\, including how to: \n\nDefine safe dose levels for materials with expected sensitizing potential.\nDerive reference NESIL values to support confirmatory human patch testing.\nEstablish a Point-of-Departure (PoD) for quantitative risk assessment.\n\nWith broad applicability to complex mixtures and novel raw materials with challenging properties\, GARD® provides a powerful non-animal solution for assessing skin sensitization potency. \n  \n \nKey topics\n\nIntroduction to the genomics and machine-learning based GARD® technology for quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment.\nCommon challenges in deriving PoDs and establishing safe dose levels for skin sensitizers.\nCase studies on Fragrances\, Complex Mixtures\, and Biopesticides.\n\nThe webinar will last around 30 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, make sure to register to get access to the recording. \nSpeakers\n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\n\n \nTim Lindberg\, PhD\nGARD® expert @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nExperienced scientist within immunology\, genomics\, and in vitro assay development.\n\n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/2026-webinar-in-vitro-skin-sensitization-potency-assessment-part-1/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260603T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260603T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: In vitro skin sensitization potency assessment - Part 2
DESCRIPTION:Difficult-to-test samples: Natural Complex Substances and Cosmetic Formulations\nJoin us for the second webinar in our series\, further exploring the challenges and opportunities of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for in vitro skin sensitization potency testing\, with a special focus on difficult-to-test substances. \nIn this session\, Dr Julie Anne Cote from The Honest Company\, Dr Isabelle Lee from the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)\, and Dr Andy Forreryd from SenzaGen will present new GARD® data and case studies on Natural Complex Substances and Cosmetic Formulations. \nYou will gain insight into how GARD® skin Dose-Response\, a single-assay method based on genomics and machine-learning technology\, performs on natural complex mixtures and supports critical decision-making during product development. Specifically\, you will learn how it can: \n\nDetect low levels of sensitizers in complex cosmetic formulations.\nDefine safe dose levels.\nGuide formulation optimization decisions.\n\nWith broad applicability to complex mixtures and novel raw materials with challenging properties\, GARD® provides a powerful non-animal solution for assessing skin sensitization potency. \n  \n \nKey topics\n\nIntroduction to the genomics and machine-learning based GARD® technology for in vitro skin sensitization potency assessment.\nPerformance evaluation of the GARD® skin Dose-Response assay for natural complex fragrance ingredients.\nCase studies on Natural Complex Substances and Cosmetic Formulations.\n\nThe webinar will last around 45 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, make sure to register to get access to the recording. \nSpeakers\n  \n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\n\n\nGARD® for in vitro skin sensitization potency assessment \n\n  \n \nIsabelle Lee\, PhD\nManager of Human Health Science & Strategy @ RIFM \n\nLeads human health science and strategy\, advancing NAMs for ingredient safety.\nHead of skin sensitization team\, overseeing safety assessments and research programs.\nExpert in consumer product ingredient evaluation with a PhD in Pharmacology (UPenn).\n\nAnalysis of natural complex fragrance ingredients in the GARDskin Dose-Response assay \n  \n \nJulie Anne Cote\, PhD\nSr. Clinical & Safety Compliance Research Scientist @ The Honest Company \n\nLeads safety\, clinical testing\, and product claim substantiation across multiple product categories.\nExpert in personal care and consumer goods safety compliance\, including baby care\, beauty\, and feminine hygiene.\nCombines scientific expertise and compliance leadership to effectively translate complex data into transparent\, science-backed consumer messaging.\n\nSkin sensitization potency assessment of complex cosmetic formulations \n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/2026-webinar-in-vitro-skin-sensitization-potency-assessment-part-2/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260610T080000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20260612T170000
DTSTAMP:20260522T121714Z
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SUMMARY:2026 AFI Symposium
DESCRIPTION:Meet SenzaGen group companies VitroScreen and ToxHub at the 65th AFI Symposium\, June 10-12\, at the Palacongressi in Rimini. \nMeet SenzaGen Group at booth No. 5\nAt the event\, VitroScreen and ToxHub will showcase how our combined scientific capabilities support pharma and medical device development through non-animal safety and efficacy testing approaches\, and regulatory toxicology and pharmacology consultancy. \nPosters: Film-forming effect\, biorevitalizing activity of hyaluronic acid–based devices\nVitroScreen will present new preclinical data using advanced human-relevant models for non-animal efficacy testing of substance-based medical devices\, including the spheroid-based platform VitroScreenORA: \n🎫 Assessment of the film-forming effect of substance-based medical devices on reconstructed human epithelia in vitro \n🎫 Preclinical evaluation of the biorevitalizing activity of hyaluronic acid–based medical devices using an innovative aged human dermal spheroid platform \nToxHub contributes with expertise in regulatory toxicology and risk assessment\, with a special focus on impurity qualification: \n🎫 The qualification for non-mutagenic impurities for high potent APIs
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/2026-afi-symposium/
LOCATION:Rimini\, Italy
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260629
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260703
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SUMMARY:ESTIV 2026
DESCRIPTION:Maastricht\, the Netherlands\n“Ensuring Safety\, Advancing Science: Bridging to the Future with NAMs” \nPosters\nTuesday\, 30 June \nP23: #272 – “Adapting RNA-seq as an alternative acquisition platform for gene expression quantification in the GARDskin assay” \np71: #269 – “In vitro sensitization assessment of medical device extracts: Prevalidation results of GARDskin Medical Device for potential inclusion in ISO 10993-10”
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/estiv-2026/
LOCATION:Maastricht
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260913
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260917
DTSTAMP:20260827T083829Z
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SUMMARY:Eurotox 2026
DESCRIPTION:Come meet us at Booth #58 and join our scientific session and poster presentations\, showcasing the latest GARD® data and case studies generated in collaboration with industry leaders. \n \nSenzaGen-hosted session\nHall M | Tuesday\, 15 September | 12:15 – 13:15\nAdvancing NAMs for skin and respiratory sensitization testing: Industry case studies on Essential Oils\, Natural Extracts\, and Difficult-to-test samples\n \nFeaturing guest speakers from ExxonMobil\, dōTERRA\, and the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)\, this session will highlight how GARD® data support Quantitative Risk Assessment and regulatory testing under OECD DA 497. \n  \nAgenda\n1. Introduction to the GARD® technology for skin and respiratory sensitization testing \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD |  Scientific Liaison\, SenzaGen \n2. Application of the “2 out of 3” Defined Approach (OECD 497) to assess skin sensitization potential of Difficult-to-test substances \nMegan Solan\, PhD | Toxicologist\, ExxonMobil Biomedical Sciences \n3. A comparative analysis of test methods for predicting dermal sensitization potency in Essential Oils \nJoe Dawson | Product Safety Manager\, dōTERRA \n4. Case study of GARD®skin Dose-Response on Natural Extracts and Quantitative Risk Assessment \nIsabelle Lee\, PhD | Manager of Human Health Science and Strategy\, RIFM \nPoster presentations\nSpotlight on Natural Complex Substances and In silico methods for Enviromental Risk Assessment\n P21-22 #1612 | Joint poster presented by ICCS \nRoom 0.11-0.12 | Tue\, 15 September | 09:30 \nAdaptation of the Next‑Generation Risk Assessment Framework for Skin Sensitization for the use of Natural Complex Substances  \n P18-74 #1159 | Poster presented by ToxHub \nRoom 0.11-0.12 | Mon\, 14 September | 09:30 \nReliability of QSAR-Based LogKow predictions in pharmaceutical Environmental Risk Assessment \nMore at our booth\nRegulatory expertise now complemented by in silico toxicology services\nMeet ToxHub\, our consultancy unit specializing in toxicological risk assessment and regulatory strategy consulting\, with expertise across medical devices\, pharmaceuticals\, cosmetics and chemicals. \nToxHub has recently lauched a new in silico toxicology service area\, providing QSAR-based hazard profiling to support both human health and environmental endpoints. \nDiscover how ToxHub can support your needs
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/eurotox-2026/
LOCATION:Vienna\, Austria
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20261006T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20261006T170000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: In vitro skin sensitization potency assessment - Part 3
DESCRIPTION:Expert roundtable: How do we assess skin sensitization potency of Complex Mixtures?\nIndustry and scientific perspectives on current challenges\, emerging approaches and new data on Essential Oils\nHow can reliable skin sensitization potency estimates be generated for Natural Complex Substances and other complex mixtures using New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)? \nIn this webinar\, Joe Dawson\, Product Safety Manager at dōTERRA\, will present key findings from a recently published study comparing different approaches to quantitative potency assessment of Essential Oils. \nThe presentation will be followed by a live expert roundtable featuring speakers from dōTERRA\, the Research Institute for Fragrance Materials (RIFM)\, and SenzaGen. Together\, the panel will explore current challenges\, practical applications\, and future directions for skin sensitization potency assessment of complex mixtures. \nFor those who missed our EUROTOX session\, this webinar also offers an opportunity to hear the scientific rationale and key findings behind the newly published study. \nThe webinar presentations will last around 25 minutes\, followed by a 35-minutes live Q&A and expert roundtable discussion. If you cannot attend the live event\, register now to get access to the recording 🎧. \nWhat is your biggest challenge in skin sensitization potency assessment? Submit your question in the registration form and help shape the expert roundtable discussion. Selected questions and topics will be featured during the live session. \n  \n \nKey takeaways\n\nInsights from a newly published study comparing GARD® skin Dose-Response\, component-based prediction model\, and historical LLNA data for Essential Oils.\nCurrent challenges and opportunities in quantitative skin sensitization potency assessment of Complex Mixtures.\nExpert perspectives on practical applications\, challenges\, and future directions in NAM-based potency assessment.\n\nSpeakers\n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\n\n\nIntroduction to skin sensitization potency assessment and the single assay-based method GARD® skin Dose-Response. \n\n  \n \nJoe Dawson\nProduct Safety Manager @ dōTERRA\n \n\n12 years of experience as a research scientist in the food and cosmetics industries\nExpertise in product safety and scientific evaluation of consumer products\nB.Sc. in Molecular Biology\, University of Utah\, M.S. in Biomedical Informatics at the University of Utah School of Medicine (ongoing).\n\nA comparative analysis of test methods for predicting dermal sensitization potency in Essential Oils. \n  \n \nIsabelle Lee\, PhD\nManager of Human Health Science & Strategy @ RIFM\n \n\nLeads human health science and strategy\, advancing NAMs for ingredient safety.\nHead of skin sensitization team\, overseeing safety assessments and research programs.\nExpert in consumer product ingredient evaluation with a PhD in Pharmacology (UPenn).\n\n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/2026-webinar-in-vitro-skin-sensitization-potency-assessment-part-3/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261013
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261015
DTSTAMP:20261009T083301Z
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SUMMARY:Biocompatibility Insights 2026
DESCRIPTION:Biocompatibility Insights 2026\n Copenhagen\, Denmark\nDr. Andy Forreryd has been invited to speak at Biocompatibility Insights 2026. His presentation will focus on the growing adoption of non-animal methods in medical device testing\, highlighting regulatory updates and industry applications. \n  \n \n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/biocompatibility-insights-2026/
LOCATION:Copenhagen\, Denmark
CATEGORIES:Conference
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DTSTART;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20261028T160000
DTEND;TZID=Europe/Stockholm:20261028T170000
DTSTAMP:20261022T093939Z
CREATED:20261009T120435Z
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advancing Medical Device Biocompatibility testing with NAMs
DESCRIPTION:Regulatory updates\, industry case studies\, and newly published evidence for wearable devices\nCan the “Big Three” be addressed using non-animal methods? Scientifically validated in vitro approaches are available to assess cytotoxicity\, skin irritation and skin sensitization\, supporting more predictive and human-relevant biocompatibility testing. As the regulatory landscape continues to evolve\, medical device manufacturers face growing opportunities to incorporate these methods into biocompatibility assessments and regulatory submissions. \nJoin us for a webinar exploring the latest developments within the ISO 10993 framework and how New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) are being applied in practice. We are also pleased to welcome Florian Gerdts\, Team Lead Process Development at Element 22\, who will present a case study on metallic 3D-printing materials. \nThrough regulatory perspectives and industry case studies\, our speakers will discuss how in vitro methods can support decision-making from early material screening to CE-marking submissions. \nJust published: We will also present findings from a newly published peer-reviewed study on wearable devices\, providing new evidence for the use of GARD® assays in assessing both constituents and finished-product leachables. \nBuild readiness\n• Develop your NAM database\n• Gain testing experience\n• Strengthen weight-of-evidence assessments \n \nThe webinar will last around 45 minutes\, followed by a live Q&A. If you cannot attend the live event\, register anyway to receive the recording. \nKey takeaways\n\nRegulatory insights: Stay informed on the latest developments in ISO 10993-5\, ISO 10993-23 and ISO 10993-10\, and the growing role of in vitro methods. \nGARD® advancements: Learn how GARD® supports both skin sensitization hazard and quantitative potency assessment of extractable medical devices and solid materials in polar and non-polar vehicles. \nIndustry application: Discover how NAMs are used as weight-of-evidence in CE-marking submissions\, testing of 3D-printed oral devices\, metallic 3D-printing materials\, and early-stage material screening.\nFeatured publication: “Assessing the skin sensitizing potential of constituents and leachables from wearable devices using GARD®” by Persaud et al. (Apple\, SenzaGen). Learn how the study applies GARD® assays to both wearable device constituents and finished-product leachables.\n\n\nSpeaker\n \nAndy Forreryd\, PhD\nScientific Liaison Manager @ SenzaGen \n\nCo-developer of the GARD®skin assay (OECD TG 442E).\nMember of the ISO/TC 194/WG 8 on irritation and sensitization.\nMember of OECD expert group on respiratory sensitization.\n\n  \n \nFlorian Gerdts\nTeam Lead Process Development @ Element 22 GmbH \n\nMaster of Materials Science and Engineering\, CAU Kiel\nTitanium Powder Metallurgy Expert\n> 14 years of experience in Titanium Pulver Metallurgy.\n\n  \n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/webinar-medical-device-biocompatibility-testing-2026/
CATEGORIES:Webinar
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261115
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261119
DTSTAMP:20261028T125006Z
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SUMMARY:ACT 2026
DESCRIPTION:American College of Toxicology (ACT) 47th Annual Meeting\n San Antonio\, USA\nCome meet us at Booth #718 and join our scientific session and poster presentations\, showcasing the latest GARD® data and case studies generated in collaboration with industry leaders.  \n \nPoster presentation\nMonday\, 16 November\, 5:00 pm -6:30 pm \nP204 | #2444913 – “Assessing skin sensitization potency and thresholds in Essential Oils: A comparative study using human data\, LLNA\, and GARD®skin Dose-Response” \n 
URL:https://senzagen.com/event/act2026/
LOCATION:San Antonio\, TX\, United States
CATEGORIES:Conference
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