The course New Approach Methodologies for Toxicology, offered by PET (Postgraduate Education in Toxicology), will take place at Wageningen, Netherlands, from 14 to 18 December 2026. It provides a focused introduction to the use of non-animal methods in chemical risk assessment. It explores how New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) can be applied to assess the toxicity of chemicals and integrated into next generation risk assessment (NGRA) frameworks. Through lectures, tutorials, and an individual case study, participants develop the ability to select appropriate methodologies for different chemical types, understand the opportunities and challenges of integrating NAMs into regulatory toxicology, and apply these approaches in their own field of work. The course also addresses the ethical and societal drivers behind the transition away from animal testing and supports participants in developing and evaluating a NAMs-based risk assessment approach.

Target Audience
The course is intended for students, researchers, and professionals in toxicology, risk assessment, and related fields who seek to develop knowledge on alternative methods to animal testing and their application in modern chemical safety assessment.