Institute for In Vitro Sciences
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | Institute for In Vitro Sciences |
| Abbreviated name | IIVS |
| Owner/Developer | Institute for In Vitro Sciences |
| Abbreviated owner | IIVS |
| Country | United States of America |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://www.iivs.org/ |
| Contact | http://www.iivs.org/contact/ |
| Description | The Institute for In Vitro Sciences, Inc. is a non-profit research and testing laboratory dedicated to the advancement of in vitro (non-animal) methods worldwide. Founded in 1997, IIVS has worked with industry and government agencies to implement in vitro testing strategies that limit animal use while supplying key information for product safety and efficacy decisions. Internationally recognized as a leader in the in vitro testing (alternatives to animal testing) field, IIVS couples rigorous scientific and compliance programs with education and outreach initiatives to promote the use and acceptance of these methods worldwide. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Organization |
| Sub categories | Non-Governmental Organization, Services |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, Social media |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | General public, Scientists, Policy-makers, Regulators, Industry, Researchers, Educators, Students |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement |
| Purpose | Toxicological and safety evaluation, Education and training, Documentation and information, Regulatory testing, Validation, Method development |
| Technology/Tools | Alternative test methods (in vitro) |