Alternative approach to animal testing and cell cultures, according to European laws

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On September 29-30, 2016, the 8th edition of the training course on "Alternative Approach to Animal Testing and Cell Cultures, According to European Laws", was held in Genoa, chaired by Prof. Anna Maria Bassi and organized and hosted by the team of Laboratory Analysis and Research in Physiopathology (LARF), Department of Experimental Medicine, University of Genoa, Italy. The course was focused on practical work and demonstration/lessons by specialist(s) aiming to supply basic knowledge or improve existing knowledge on alternative methods. Each edition of the course provides an update on innovative in vitro models with a particular emphasis on 3D models. Substantial practical time is included to allow participants to gain hands-on experience. Twenty-four participants, from experts of in vitro methods to undergraduates, from all over Italy took part.

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