Mar 8, 2018   SOURCE: BusinessWire

Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services to Offer Two Presentations at 2018 Society of Toxicology Annual Meeting

Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services, a contract research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical and chemical industries, will offer a presentation and poster at this year’s Society of Toxicology (SOT) Annual Meeting to be held March 11-15 in San Antonio, Texas. In addition, several representatives from Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services will be on hand to talk with attendees at booth #1123 in the exposition center.

“It’s always an honor to share our information, with industry colleagues and clients,” said Michael Dorato, PhD, DABT, Fellow ATS, Executive Vice President, Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services. “The annual meeting always provides numerous opportunities to share data and best practices while connecting with experts from all over the world.”

Dr. Shakil Saghir, Principal Toxicologist, Smithers Avanza Toxicology Services, will present “Use of KMD in Regulatory-Mandated Toxicity Testing of Non-Pharmaceuticals: From Concept to Application” at the roundtable session on Wednesday, March 14 at 4:30 p.m.

Smithers Avanza will also feature the poster presentation “Geriatric Toxicology: Understanding Human Relevance of Toxicities Observed at Late-Stage of Long-Term Studies” (Poster Board #P709 in the Exhibit Hall), authored by Dr. Shakil Saghir and Dr. Michael Dorato. Dr. Saghir will be on hand to discuss the poster.

For more information about the Smithers Avanza portfolio of services, visit http://smithersavanza.com.

About Smithers Avanza

Smithers Avanza is a contract research organization (CRO) supporting the pharmaceutical, agrochemical and chemical industries. Our scientists have expertise in the toxicologic assessment of pharmaceuticals, agrochemicals and chemicals, large molecule bioanalysis, assay development, validation and sample analysis at our GLP- and GCP-compliant and CLIA-certified registered laboratory. Key Toxicology Services expertise includes developmental and reproductive toxicology (DART), general toxicology, vaccine safety and toxicokinetics.