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Welcome to the ONTOX newsletter #11!
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ONTOX Hackathon
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ONTOX Hackathon, “Hack to save lives and avoid animal suffering“, will be held from 21 to 23 April 2024 in Utrecht Science Park. The whole event is open to a diverse community of forward-thinkers and problem-solvers interested in the intersection of AI and ethical toxicology.
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ONTOX first hackathon will feature renowned keynote speakers and industry experts who will share their insights and experiences in the field. Participants will engage in breakout groups, collaborate with experts, and develop creative solutions to pressing issues.
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The deadline for registration has been extended to 29 February 2024!
All applicants will receive ongoing responses about acceptance of their participation in the Hackathon no later than 8 March 2024.
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New ONTOX research papers
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Report of the First ONTOX Stakeholder Network Meeting: Digging Under the Surface of ONTOX Together With the Stakeholders
Diemar M.G., Vinken M., Teunis M., et al.
Alternatives to Laboratory Animals | January 2024
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Introductory video to Physiological maps
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In this video, postdoctoral researcher Bernard Staumont, from the Biomechanics Research Unit of the University of Liège, introduces the physiological maps. He explains what physiological maps are, how they are developed, their role in the ONTOX project, and their importance in scientific research.
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Other project news
ONTOX #YoungScientist: Alessio Gamba
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Alessio Gamba is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biomechanics Research Unit, University of Liège. Alessio is motivated to work at ONTOX of its emphasis on substituting animal testing. He revealed more about his work in the new ONTOX #YoungScientist series.
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ONTOX #YoungScientist: Marie Corradi
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Marie Corradi is a Data Scientist and a PhD candidate at the HU University of Applied Sciences Utrecht. Marie is inspired to work in ONTOX by the novel way the project is trying to integrate data and machine learning into the field of toxicology, on top of the development of in vitro tests.
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Luiz Ladeira appointed as an SBGN acting editor
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Luiz Ladeira, an ONTOX scientist, has been recently selected as a Systems Biology Graphical Notation (SBGN) Acting Editor. Luiz is a Postdoctoral Researcher at the Biomechanics Research Unit, Université de Liège. He holds a doctoral degree in cellular and structural biology.
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Latest publication featuring ONTOX
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Nicole Kleinstreuer and Thomas Hartung state in the article "Artificial intelligence (AI) - it’s the end of the tox as we know it (and I feel fine)*" that AI holds potential for chemical safety assessment, propelling toxicology into a predictive and evidence-integrated scientific discipline.
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