The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)/National Toxicology Program (NTP) is seeking nominations for the federally chartered advisory group, the Scientific Advisory Committee on Alternative Toxicological Methods (SACATM). SACATM provides advice to the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (ICCVAM), the NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM), and the NIEHS Director on the priorities and activities of ICCVAM and NICEATM. This advice relates to the development, validation, scientific review, regulatory acceptance, implementation, and national and international harmonization of new, revised, and alternative toxicological test methods. Alternative methods are those that reduce, refine (lessen or avoid pain and/or distress), or replace the use of animals in testing. Additional information about SACATM can be found at NIEHS NTP website.
SACATM consists of up to 15 members appointed by the NIEHS Director. The terms for two members will expire in 2016. Please send your nominations by December 31, 2015 to Dr. Lori White, NTP Office of Liaison, Policy and Review, NIEHS, P.O. Box 12233, MD K2-03, Research Triangle Park, NC 27709; whiteld@niehs.nih.gov.