Toxicology Policy Research Team
@jhutoxteam.bsky.social
A non-partisan team bringing 21st century science into regulatory decision making. Better outcomes, fewer animals, stronger public health.
For those looking to learn more about non-animal alternatives, @pcrm.org and the @jhucaat.bsky.social are hosting a 4-day program introducing various new approach methodologies.
Learn more here: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
Learn more here: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
2026 Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science
Educating life sciences researchers on human-based nonanimal methods. Applications are now open for the FREE four-day event!
www.pcrm.org
January 12, 2026 at 8:37 PM
For those looking to learn more about non-animal alternatives, @pcrm.org and the @jhucaat.bsky.social are hosting a 4-day program introducing various new approach methodologies.
Learn more here: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
Learn more here: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
In today’s spotlight, we’re looking at a statement from FASEB discussing a panel that NASEM had regarding New Approach Methodologies. The article also links to the full panel discussion at end of the statement.
Link to read further here: buff.ly/uiRZaGr
Link to read further here: buff.ly/uiRZaGr
NASEM Board Considers Scientific and Regulatory Context for NAM Use
NASEM board discusses the scientific, regulatory, and policy contexts that shape the federal government’s increasing interest in NAMs.
www.faseb.org
January 9, 2026 at 4:03 PM
In today’s spotlight, we’re looking at a statement from FASEB discussing a panel that NASEM had regarding New Approach Methodologies. The article also links to the full panel discussion at end of the statement.
Link to read further here: buff.ly/uiRZaGr
Link to read further here: buff.ly/uiRZaGr
Happy Holidays from the ToxTeam
We're taking a small break for the remainder of the year. We’ll be back with regular updates during the week of January 5th
We're taking a small break for the remainder of the year. We’ll be back with regular updates during the week of January 5th
December 22, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Happy Holidays from the ToxTeam
We're taking a small break for the remainder of the year. We’ll be back with regular updates during the week of January 5th
We're taking a small break for the remainder of the year. We’ll be back with regular updates during the week of January 5th
New ToxBlog by CriShaun Hardy: Xenotransplantation: Clinical Progress and a Need for Regulation
Read the Blog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the blog? What are your thoughts on Xenotransplantation?
Read the Blog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the blog? What are your thoughts on Xenotransplantation?
December 18, 2025 at 4:10 PM
New ToxBlog by CriShaun Hardy: Xenotransplantation: Clinical Progress and a Need for Regulation
Read the Blog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the blog? What are your thoughts on Xenotransplantation?
Read the Blog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the blog? What are your thoughts on Xenotransplantation?
Dr. Paul Locke was recently on episode 988 of the @publichealthpod.bsky.social as a guest to discuss new approach methodologies and what regulators can do to take charge of the transition to these innovative methods.
Link to the full episode here: publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/pu...
Link to the full episode here: publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/pu...
December 17, 2025 at 7:08 PM
Dr. Paul Locke was recently on episode 988 of the @publichealthpod.bsky.social as a guest to discuss new approach methodologies and what regulators can do to take charge of the transition to these innovative methods.
Link to the full episode here: publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/pu...
Link to the full episode here: publichealth.jhu.edu/headlines/pu...
Recently team had our final in person quarterly meeting for the year.once a quarter team members come from all over to meet at Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore to discuss our priorities for the coming quarter as well as brainstorm new ideas to further our work (1/3)
December 15, 2025 at 7:19 PM
Recently team had our final in person quarterly meeting for the year.once a quarter team members come from all over to meet at Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore to discuss our priorities for the coming quarter as well as brainstorm new ideas to further our work (1/3)
In this Friday spotlight, we’re focusing on an article from Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News discussing the work Diana Klein, PhD and the development of lung organoids for lung disease treatments.
Read the article here: www.genengnews.com/topics/biopr...
Read the article here: www.genengnews.com/topics/biopr...
Lung Organoids Generated in Bulk Using Stirred Bioreactor Technology
Researchers say in future it may be possible to grow personalized organoids from patient’s own tissue, to test potential treatments in advance.
www.genengnews.com
December 12, 2025 at 4:02 PM
In this Friday spotlight, we’re focusing on an article from Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology News discussing the work Diana Klein, PhD and the development of lung organoids for lung disease treatments.
Read the article here: www.genengnews.com/topics/biopr...
Read the article here: www.genengnews.com/topics/biopr...
Last Month, Team Member @rebecca-critser.bsky.social was among the 5 finalists for the Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards. We on the team are proud of Rebecca for her presentation and making it as finalist.
Watch the full presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Cy...
Watch the full presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Cy...
December 10, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Last Month, Team Member @rebecca-critser.bsky.social was among the 5 finalists for the Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards. We on the team are proud of Rebecca for her presentation and making it as finalist.
Watch the full presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Cy...
Watch the full presentation here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0Cy...
New ToxBlog by Richelle Romanchik: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the Animal Industry
Do you have thoughts on the blog? What do you think we can do to protect those working at biosafety labs?
Link to article: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Do you have thoughts on the blog? What do you think we can do to protect those working at biosafety labs?
Link to article: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
December 4, 2025 at 4:00 PM
New ToxBlog by Richelle Romanchik: Environmental Health and Safety (EHS) in the Animal Industry
Do you have thoughts on the blog? What do you think we can do to protect those working at biosafety labs?
Link to article: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Do you have thoughts on the blog? What do you think we can do to protect those working at biosafety labs?
Link to article: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
In today’s spotlight we’re focusing on an article from the New York Times about Brain Organoids.
Do you have thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Link to article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/s...
Do you have thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Link to article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/s...
What We Can Learn From Brain Organoids
Lab-grown “reductionist replicas” of the human brain are helping scientists understand fetal development and cognitive disorders, including autism. But ethical questions loom.
www.nytimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today’s spotlight we’re focusing on an article from the New York Times about Brain Organoids.
Do you have thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Link to article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/s...
Do you have thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Link to article here: www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/s...
New ToxBlog by Loza Taye: Reflections on “From Deference to Deliberation”
Read the full ToxBlog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the “From Deference to Deliberation?” Have thoughts on the ToxBlog? Leave them below in the comments
Read the full ToxBlog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the “From Deference to Deliberation?” Have thoughts on the ToxBlog? Leave them below in the comments
November 13, 2025 at 4:36 PM
New ToxBlog by Loza Taye: Reflections on “From Deference to Deliberation”
Read the full ToxBlog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the “From Deference to Deliberation?” Have thoughts on the ToxBlog? Leave them below in the comments
Read the full ToxBlog here: jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have you read the “From Deference to Deliberation?” Have thoughts on the ToxBlog? Leave them below in the comments
Starting Now
Reminder that next week, team member Rebecca Crister will be a part of the 2025 Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards Lightning Pitch Competition.
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
November 12, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Starting Now
Reminder to tune this Wednesday
Reminder that next week, team member Rebecca Crister will be a part of the 2025 Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards Lightning Pitch Competition.
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
November 10, 2025 at 4:34 PM
Reminder to tune this Wednesday
In this spotlight, we’re focusing on an article from FireceBiotech discussing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s approval for an organ on a chip platform for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.
Link to article here:
Link to article here:
First FDA IND Milestone Achieved Using Human Vascularized Organoid Efficacy Data
Qureator Organ-on-Chip Breakthrough Marks Milestone Under FDA Modernization Act 2.0 | FDA approves IND based on human vascularized organoid efficacy data, marking a milestone in replacing animal POC…
www.fiercebiotech.com
November 7, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In this spotlight, we’re focusing on an article from FireceBiotech discussing U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)’s approval for an organ on a chip platform for an Investigational New Drug (IND) application.
Link to article here:
Link to article here:
Reminder that next week, team member Rebecca Crister will be a part of the 2025 Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards Lightning Pitch Competition.
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
November 5, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reminder that next week, team member Rebecca Crister will be a part of the 2025 Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards Lightning Pitch Competition.
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Follow the link here for more details: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Known breeder of research dogs, Ridglan Farms, has agreed to stop selling research dogs among animal abuse allegations . If you want to know more about, Conley Wouters wrote a ToxBlog detailing the investigation surrounding the breeder earlier this year.
Wisconsin Court Orders Criminal Investigation of Beagle Breeder Ridglan Farms — JHU Toxicology Policy Program
“Regardless of the outcome of the investigation, Judge Lanford’s opinion highlights evidence of decades of egregious cruelty and immense animal suffering at Ridglan Farms. That alone might catalyze a…
www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org
October 31, 2025 at 6:00 PM
Known breeder of research dogs, Ridglan Farms, has agreed to stop selling research dogs among animal abuse allegations . If you want to know more about, Conley Wouters wrote a ToxBlog detailing the investigation surrounding the breeder earlier this year.
New ToxBlog by Daria Bednarczyk, Blair Eagleson, CriShaun Hardy, Akosua Dufie, Matthew Durthaler, Zachary Liebowitz, and Rebecca Critser: Reflecting on the 33rd Animal Law Conference
Link blog here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Link blog here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
October 30, 2025 at 3:01 PM
New ToxBlog by Daria Bednarczyk, Blair Eagleson, CriShaun Hardy, Akosua Dufie, Matthew Durthaler, Zachary Liebowitz, and Rebecca Critser: Reflecting on the 33rd Animal Law Conference
Link blog here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Link blog here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Paul Locke recently spoke alongside @pcrm.org's Ryan Merkley, Sally Christopher and student Jackie Myers in support of Michigan State Bill 4254, also known as Queenie’s Law. Below is a snippet from Dr. Locke’s written testimony which you can read here: buff.ly/gZW6RAT
October 27, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Paul Locke recently spoke alongside @pcrm.org's Ryan Merkley, Sally Christopher and student Jackie Myers in support of Michigan State Bill 4254, also known as Queenie’s Law. Below is a snippet from Dr. Locke’s written testimony which you can read here: buff.ly/gZW6RAT
Today we’re highlighting an article from Nature discussing New Approach Methods (NAMs) and the changing landscape surrounding them.
Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What are your thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What are your thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Alternatives to animal testing are the future — it’s time that journals, funders and scientists embrace them
Biomedical research techniques that don’t involve the use of animals are gaining momentum, but those using innovative approaches still face resistance from some quarters.
www.nature.com
October 24, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Today we’re highlighting an article from Nature discussing New Approach Methods (NAMs) and the changing landscape surrounding them.
Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What are your thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Read the article here: www.nature.com/articles/d41...
What are your thoughts on the article? Let us know in the comments
Over this last weekend, members of the Toxicology Policy Team attended the annual Animal Law Conference.
Congrats to Rebecca Critser, Zachary Liebowitz, Akosua Dufie, Cris Hardy, Blair Eagleson, Daria Bednarczyk, Shannon Dixon, and Matthew Durthaler on being able to attend
Congrats to Rebecca Critser, Zachary Liebowitz, Akosua Dufie, Cris Hardy, Blair Eagleson, Daria Bednarczyk, Shannon Dixon, and Matthew Durthaler on being able to attend
October 20, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Over this last weekend, members of the Toxicology Policy Team attended the annual Animal Law Conference.
Congrats to Rebecca Critser, Zachary Liebowitz, Akosua Dufie, Cris Hardy, Blair Eagleson, Daria Bednarczyk, Shannon Dixon, and Matthew Durthaler on being able to attend
Congrats to Rebecca Critser, Zachary Liebowitz, Akosua Dufie, Cris Hardy, Blair Eagleson, Daria Bednarczyk, Shannon Dixon, and Matthew Durthaler on being able to attend
We’re happy to announce that the ToxTeam’s own Rebecca Critser has been nominated as a finalist for Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards.
Find more information about the event here: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Find more information about the event here: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards | Johns Hopkins Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy
Lerner Center for Public Health Advocacy
publichealth.jhu.edu
October 17, 2025 at 3:00 PM
We’re happy to announce that the ToxTeam’s own Rebecca Critser has been nominated as a finalist for Sommer Klag Advocacy Impact Awards.
Find more information about the event here: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
Find more information about the event here: publichealth.jhu.edu/lerner-cente...
New Toxblog by Awurakua Asamoah-Mensah: AOPs, Space, and In-Silico
Read the blog post here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have thoughts on the new Toxblog? Leave them in the comments below
Read the blog post here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have thoughts on the new Toxblog? Leave them in the comments below
October 16, 2025 at 3:02 PM
New Toxblog by Awurakua Asamoah-Mensah: AOPs, Space, and In-Silico
Read the blog post here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have thoughts on the new Toxblog? Leave them in the comments below
Read the blog post here: www.jhutoxicologypolicyresearch.org/tox-blog/blo...
Have thoughts on the new Toxblog? Leave them in the comments below
Lewis and Clark are offering a full tuition scholarship for LLM and MSL students who have an interest in advancing anti-vivisection work through policy, education, or advocacy.
Check out the details of scholarship at the link here: animallawonline.lclark.edu
Check out the details of scholarship at the link here: animallawonline.lclark.edu
October 15, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Lewis and Clark are offering a full tuition scholarship for LLM and MSL students who have an interest in advancing anti-vivisection work through policy, education, or advocacy.
Check out the details of scholarship at the link here: animallawonline.lclark.edu
Check out the details of scholarship at the link here: animallawonline.lclark.edu
In this final NAMs 101 posts, we’re discussing the omics. These analytical technologies are used to study biomolecular and molecular processes of a given organism. (1/3)
October 15, 2025 at 3:01 PM
In this final NAMs 101 posts, we’re discussing the omics. These analytical technologies are used to study biomolecular and molecular processes of a given organism. (1/3)
In today’s spotlight, we’re highlighting a statement from the NIH detailing the recently announced Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center which is the first of its kind in the US.
Read the full article here:
Read the full article here:
NIH Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center
The Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center will be the nation’s first fully integrated platform dedicated to developing standardized organoid-based New Approach Methodologies (NAMs).
www.nih.gov
October 10, 2025 at 3:03 PM
In today’s spotlight, we’re highlighting a statement from the NIH detailing the recently announced Standardized Organoid Modeling (SOM) Center which is the first of its kind in the US.
Read the full article here:
Read the full article here: