Swedish Toxicology Sciences Research Center
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Swedish Toxicology Sciences Research Center |
| Abbreviated name | SWETOX |
| Country | Sweden |
| Languages | English, Swedish |
| URL | http://swetox.se/en/ |
| Contact | http://swetox.se/en/contact/ |
| Contact email | info@swetox.se |
| Description | The work of Swetox is a unique collaboration between eleven Swedish universities. SWETOX aims to establish strong international relationships and collaborations. Swetox conducts innovative, interdisciplinary, fundamental research, applied research and commissioned research, as well as developing new and coordinating existing educational activities. There will be skills and equipment to work integrated with computer models, cell-based systems and animal testing, in order to better understand the impact of chemicals on humans and other organisms. Swetox is among the first research centers that work based on the 3M and 3R principles from its conception. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Organization |
| Sub categories | Academia, ThreeRs Centre |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Regulators, Industry, Researchers |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement, Reduction, Refinement |
| Purpose | Fundamental studies, Toxicological and safety evaluation, Method development, Education and training |
| Technology/Tools | Alternative test methods (in vitro), Non-testing methods (in silico), Animal testing (in vivo), Analytics |