WE ADVISE AUTHORITIES, PROMOTE RESEARCH, AND PROVIDE EDUCATION AND TRAINING IN ESTABLISHED AND EMERGING METHODOLOGIES IN HUMAN TOXICOLOGY
The regulatory toxicologists at the SCAHT provide scientific expertise to support authorities in their risk assessment, management and communication activities. The Centre provides a link between researchers and regulators, helping to translate complex research findings into practical recommendations, measures and policies. SCAHT contributes to the regulatory use of established and new methods, such as in vivo, in vitro and in silico approaches, to tackle new challenges and generate human-relevant and mechanistic insights.
The SCAHT’s research aims to fill an existing gap in Switzerland between academic scientific research and regulatory application. Priority is given to major human health problems of regulatory concern, and projects are conducted within the framework of a coordinated research programme. SCAHT participates in national and international research programs, projects and initiatives.
SCAHT’s education and training programme is designed to meet the diverse needs of graduate and continuing education for academia, regulatory agencies and industry. This includes the coordination of training for Swiss authorities and international actors. It also leads outreach initiatives to foster dialogue among scientists, regulators and the public.