PhD study trip

United Kingdom - PhD study trip 2023

This year we at TOX have planned a trip to the United Kingdom. The aim of the PhD Tour is to share scientific knowledge, extend our network and stimulate collaborations with international researchers at industrial, governmental and university institutions. The trip will take place between the 31st of May and 9th of June

Programme 31th of May - 9th of June 2023

Wednesday 31th of May

Amsterdam-Cambridge

Thursday 1^st of June

Unilever: The Safety and Environmental Assurance Centre (SEAC)

SEAC has a vital role to play in ensuring that Unilever’s innovations are designed to be safe and environmentally sustainable without animal testing.

Friday 2^nd of June

Medical Research Council (MRC) Toxicology Unit

MRC TU is a leading International Research Institute within the School of Biological Sciences, University of Cambridge. The Unit's overall aims are to carry out pioneering research which leads to improved health and to train and mentor the next generation of toxicologists.

Saturday 3^rd of June

Cambridge-London

Sunday 4^th of June

Free day

Monday 5^th of June

Syngenta

A leading agriculture company helping to improve global food security by enabling millions of farmers to make better use of available resources.

Tuesday 6^th of June

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH)

UKCEH is an independent, not-for-profit research institute with 500 scientists provide the data and insights that researchers, governments and businesses need to create a productive, resilient and healthy environment.

Wednesday 7^th of June

Nathinal Centre for the Replacement Refinement & Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3R)

A UK-based scientific organisation dedicated to helping the research community worldwide to identify, develop and use 3Rs technologies and approaches.

Thursday 8^th of June

Brunel University

The Environmental Toxicology department of Brunel University explores how harmful chemical mixtures in the environment can disrupt hormonal processes and should be considered as global health hazards. Working with regulatory bodies, we have developed a new approach to assessing the risks of these environmental pollutants.