PARC is organising the second edition of the remote training course on “Exercises on results of in silico models and read-across using VEGAHUB – Examples related to cosmetics and ecotoxicological and environmental properties”, continuing its series of hands-on trainings focused on the practical interpretation and application of in silico tools using the VEGAHUB platform. The training will take place on 18-19 May 2026, with morning and afternoon sessions. The course is coordinated by the Istituto Mario Negri ↗ (IRFMN), Italy.

What to expect:

• Apply VEGA, ToxRead, VERA, CosmoLIFE and ToxEraser to real-world case studies.
• Evaluate in silico predictions for cosmetic ingredients and the replacement of hazardous substances.
• Explore examples on mutagenicity, genotoxicity, carcinogenicity, and endocrine disruption in cosmetics.
• Assess ecotoxicological and environmental properties, including bioaccumulation and fish toxicity.
• Participate in interactive exercises and group discussions to interpret results and integrate evidence.

Who should attend:

This course is intended for intermediate-level researchers and risk assessors with prior experience in in silico modelling. It is particularly suitable for participants who attended previous PARC in silico trainings or who are already familiar with the basic use of VEGA tools. As this course repeats the intermediate training delivered in October 2025, previous participants are not eligible.

Practical details:

This is a free, online course delivered over two days, with four sessions in total. Each session is limited to 12 participants, allowing for a maximum of 48 participants overall. Participants may attend one or both sessions depending on their interest in the topics.

Application deadline:

Submit your application no later than 5 May 2026.

How to apply:

Submit your application here. 

For additional details about the course and participant selection, please click here.

Why you should not miss this opportunity:

This edition builds on previous trainings and offers a more practice-oriented experience. Participants will work directly with in silico tools, strengthening their ability to critically analyse model outputs, compare different lines of evidence, and apply read-across approaches in regulatory contexts, essential skills for advancing modern, non-animal approaches in chemical risk assessment.