𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐬𝐞 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐫 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐬: 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐃𝐫 . 𝐋𝐞𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐞 𝐌𝐮𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐞𝐫, 𝐏𝐡.𝐃 , 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐫 Today, on our Meet the Team series, we're introducing Dr. Leonie Mueller our Policy Officer who bridges the gap between cutting-edge science and impactful policy. Her passion lies in 𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐀𝐩𝐩𝐫𝐨𝐚𝐜𝐡 𝐌𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐨𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 (𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐬) – innovative alternatives to traditional animal testing – for environmental risk assessment of chemicals. 𝐌𝐚𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐏𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫: ❧ 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐬 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐨𝐜𝐚𝐜𝐲: Leonie promotes the adoption of NAMs within EU chemical regulations. ❧ 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐲: She creates and leads communication strategy, notably for the prestigious @PrecisionTox research project. She develops effective communication plans to enhance understanding and acceptance of complex scientific concepts related to NAMs among Members of the European Parliament, key EU stakeholders, and the general public. ❧ 𝐏𝐨𝐥𝐢𝐜𝐲 𝐃𝐢𝐚𝐥𝐨𝐠𝐮𝐞: She spearheads the organization of policy events, prepares technical briefings for stakeholders and actively disseminates relevant policy developments on NAMs at scientific conferences, fostering knowledge sharing within the scientific community. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 📖: Terry Pratchett’s “The Disc World’’ series. “It will take you on a uniquely humoristic, fantastic and deeply humanistic journey through a different universe. All of the Pratchett books are good but I suggest starting with ‘Equal Rites’. 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞: "There is no wrong weather, only wrong clothing." – Leonie’s grandmother This Aachen saying reflects the pragmatic approach of her hometowners who, despite frequent rainy summers, always find a way to enjoy life. Her advice for navigating Brussels' unpredictable weather this year: “Choose the right outfit, make the best of it, grab a good book and find a cozy spot to enjoy those summer nights!” 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐩𝐢𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦!
ALTERTOX
Biotechnology Research
Ixelles, brussels 2,737 followers
Make alternatives to animal testing a reality
About us
Altertox was founded in 2012 in Brussels, Belgium and qualifies as a SME (Small Medium Enterprise). Altertox supports the development of scientist 2.0 in life sciences by 1) making people better scientists 2) making scientists better people and 3) making scientists voice heard. Under the first pillar, “making people better scientists”, Altertox has an expertise in organizing training activities in laboratories focusing on new biotech tools exclusively in vitro and in silico methods in Europe on alternatives to animal testing. This activity - started in 2016 - connects experts from Europe and the U.S. to provide hands-on training in human-relevant alternative methods and technologies for toxicologists at all levels of experience, from entry level technician (BS) to laboratory or department manager (MS/PhD/Postdoctoral Fellows). Among customers and partners, Altertox has worked for ECHA, EFSA, BASF, epithelix or MIMETAS. The topics ranged from PBPK modelling to in silico methods such as read-across and in vitro EDC level 1 and 2 tools. Under the second pillar “making scientists better people”, Altertox also organizes a training activity called Skills4Science. Last, “making scientists voice heard”, Altertox is involved in public affairs since 2012 to lobby on 3Rs (replacement, reduction, refinement) issues on behalf of CAAT-Europe in particular with the European Parliament. As a consequence, Altertox is part of the EU transparency register 400309213564-96 where all information and files advocated by Altertox can be searched. Moreover, this know-how is transfered since 2018 to scientists at the European Commission Joint Research Center via two-days trainings to learn about “informed evidence to policy makers”. This activity will run until end of 2020. In addition, Altertox Academy organizes scientific conference in Europe with innovative set-up and collaborative approaches to ensure best educative experience for the participants.
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- Biotechnology Research
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- Ixelles, brussels
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- 2012
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- toxicology, public affairs, training, laboratory, 3rs, biotechnology, biomedical, in vitro, in silico, organoids, trainingcourse, webinar, ondemand, education, policy, communication, podcasts, and replacement
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ALTERTOX 𝗙𝗮𝗰𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗶𝗰𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝘃𝗼𝗹𝘂𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗧𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗠𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗱𝘀 & 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗕𝗿𝗮𝗻𝗱 At ALTERTOX, we help companies like yours achieve a competitive edge by facilitating a smooth transition to efficient alternative testing methods. 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫: 💠𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐝 𝐄𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲: Implement New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) for smoother regulatory compliance and faster product development 💠𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Deploy a NAMs strategy aligned with your business objectives (top management) 💠𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐄𝐧𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭: Translate your strategy into operations (supervisors) 💠𝐁𝐮𝐢𝐥𝐝 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐬𝐞: Acquire new NAM know-how with hands-on training to implement new services for drugs and chemicals (employees) 💠𝐁𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐞 𝐚 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫: Elevate your brand reputation as a leader in responsible science by adopting innovative and ethical testing practices 𝐃𝐨𝐧'𝐭 𝐣𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐚𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐭𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐨𝐝𝐬, 𝐩𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐞𝐞𝐫 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐀𝐋𝐓𝐄𝐑𝐓𝐎𝐗 𝐚𝐬 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫! 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐜𝐭 𝐢𝐧𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: 🌐 https://lnkd.in/dJCBTmya 📧 [email protected] ☎️️ 32 495 10 40 37 #alternativestoanimaltesting #NAMs 3Rs #TATAbox #science #innovation
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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐮𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐥𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭: 𝐀𝐮𝐫é𝐥𝐢𝐚 𝐁𝐨𝐢𝐠𝐞, 𝐌𝐒𝐜., 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧 Continuing our "Meet the Team" series, let's introduce the face behind ALTERTOX's visual impact. Aurélia Boige, our Communication & Design expert builds stunning aesthetics around ALTERTOX's science. From shaping a cohesive brand identity to designing user-friendly booklets and captivating social media graphics, she's the architect behind our visual communication strategy. Here's a peek into her creative toolbox: 𝐁𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝 & 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Aurélia develops and maintains a cohesive visual identity for both ALTERTOX and our clients. This includes crafting strategic communication plans that ensure brand recognition across all platforms. 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 & 𝐃𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐠𝐧: Flyers, newsletters, event programs, websites, social media posts - she designs them all, crafting impactful visuals that inform and engage audiences. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: Aurelia embraces pushing boundaries. She constantly explores new and innovative design approaches to showcase the ALTERTOX story. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 🎥: The Secret Garden (1993) 📖: Louise Dam and Kristin Hussey. Tales from the Chrono Biology Lab. Scicomm Comic. 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐐𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞: "In the midst of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer. And that makes me happy." - Albert Camus 𝐒𝐭𝐚𝐲 𝐭𝐮𝐧𝐞𝐝 𝐭𝐨 𝐦𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐦𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐞𝐚𝐦 𝐦𝐞𝐦𝐛𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐦𝐚𝐤𝐞 𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲!
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𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐢𝐧 𝐚𝐭 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐥𝐦: 𝐃𝐫. Francois Busquet , PhD, 𝐅𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫 & 𝐂𝐄𝐎. Fuelled by a passion for innovative discovery in the field of toxicology, his work champions New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and is dedicated to making alternatives to animal testing a reality. A firm believer in collaboration, Dr. Busquet fosters a thriving network of NAMs experts and provides a wealth of resources, from hands-on training, webinars, masterclasses, organisation of congresses and EU calls to propel the field forward. His expertise is always paired with out of the box thinking, which has led to innovative creations like the TATAbox. 𝐈𝐧 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐡𝐢𝐩, 𝐀𝐥𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐭𝐨𝐱 𝐡𝐚𝐬 𝐬𝐮𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐟𝐮𝐥𝐥𝐲 𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐝 initiatives in conferences, European lab tours and EU calls, solidifying his commitment to promoting alternatives to animal testing. 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐜𝐤 𝐨𝐮𝐭 𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: 🎥: Severance 📖: Nastassja Martin’s “In the Eye of the Wild” 𝐅𝐚𝐯𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐨𝐭𝐞: “I am always doing that which I can not do, in order that I may learn how to do it.” ― Pablo Picasso Stay tuned to meet more of the amazing team behind the scenes!
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𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐌𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔𝐑 𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐍𝐒𝐈𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐓𝐎 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐬 𝐔𝐒𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐓𝐀𝐓𝐀𝐁𝐎𝐗 The GIS FC3R centre, a champion for responsible research practices that promotes replacement, refinement, reduction (3Rs) in the uses of laboratory animals recently hosted a session on the TATAbox to assess how and if the game can be helpful to Ethical Committees to further support the implementation of the 3Rs. In short, the answer is YES! Thank you GIS FC3R centre to have supported this workshop! ✨The TATAbox is a novel brainstorming tool designed to empower a smooth integration of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) within businesses and educational practices. ✨ 𝐀𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐚𝐥𝐬𝐨 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐬? Apply the TATAbox to: 🔸 Equip your staff with the knowledge and tools to navigate the world of NAMs with ease. 🔸 Equip bachelor's and master's students with the latest NAMs techniques, enhancing your course's appeal and ensuring graduates are well-versed in these critical methodologies. 🔸 Disseminate complex NAMs concepts to the general public. Visit our website to learn more and secure your TATAbox ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gycNWt4V #NAMs #3Rs #alternativestoanimaltesting #TATAbox #Altertox #FC3Rs #Innovation
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We're thrilled to celebrate the successful completion of Yana Trubitsyna 's internship with the ALTERTOX communications and branding team. During her time here, Yana gained hands-on experience in developing a comprehensive communication strategy, crafting written content, visual design, video production, and execution across various media channels. At Altertox, she also honed her skills in creating brand awareness and visibility. We're confident the skills and knowledge Yana acquired will be instrumental in her future career path, particularly in her work with EcoMole Ltd. and REGARTIS s.r.o. . Looking to gain valuable experience in the communications and branding space? Altertox offers internship opportunities throughout the year. Contact us to learn more: [email protected]
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Our partners are looking forward to engaging in discussions and collaborative efforts that will drive our project forward. Don't miss Dr. Sebastian Schmeisser's reflections and expectations for this General Assembly. Stay tuned for more! 🌟
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🇪🇺 The PrecisionTox consortium gathered for the Annual Consortium Meeting in Brussels. 🇪🇺 During the two days we focused on our vision of advancing safety assessment through Precision Toxicology by establishing a new, 3Rs-compliant, cost-effective testing paradigm for chemical safety assessment. Prof. John Colbourne, the coordinator of our project summarized that “transitioning to precision toxicology is more than an animal welfare concern; it is a race to identify and remove harmful chemicals from the environment.” 🌿 💡 Read here the press article in EUreporter, written by Jeanne Laperrouze, that highlights our projects mission and how it relates to the regulatory frameworks for chemicals in the European Union. https://lnkd.in/ec5_eFbB
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The Panoramix Annual General Assembly meeting is happening on 1-2 July in Nantes, France! This year's assembly promises to be a fantastic opportunity for members’ reunion and presentation of work packages. What’s in store from Altertox: 🔸 Day 1: Training session on data visualization by Helena Klara Jambor (15:30-17:30). 🔸 Day 2: Presentation on WP8 by Nancy Van Overstraeten (11:00-11:30). We look forward to seeing you in Nantes! 📍Nantes, France 📅 July 1-2
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