2012 Animal Alternatives in Environmental Science Advisory Group Annual Report

Mission

• Foster discussion of key technical challenges for the future of the 3Rs (reduction, refinement, and replacement of animal tests) in environmental science
• Understand the state of the science in animal alternatives with respect to acute and chronic testing
• Understand the landscape for future animal alternative needs
• Develop the basis for collaborative progress by all stakeholders
• Consider how animal alternatives in environmental science will impact risk assessment

Steering Team Members:

• Scott Belanger (US, Industry)
• Michelle Embry (US, Non-profit)
• Marlies Halder (Europe, EC)
• Bob Hoke (US, Industry)
• Lucy Lee (Canada, Academia)
• Marc Léonard (Europe, Industry)
• Teresa Norberg-King (US, Government)
• Barnett Rattner (US, Government)
• Kristin Schirmer (Europe, Academia)