NEWS & UPDATES
Training: Building next-generation risk assessment (NGRA) case studies using the Alternative Safety Profiling Algorithm (ASPA)
On 26-27 January, RISK-HUNT3R organises a training on building next-generation risk assessment (NGRA) case studies using the Alternative Safety Profiling Algorithm (ASPA). If you are working on, or are interested in, NGRA case studies and the practical use of ASPA, we...
RISK-HUNT3R dissemination activities 2025
To end 2025, we have published a bulletin that reviews the dissemination activities carried out by RISK-HUNT3R partners in 2025. Enjoy the read and happy holidays!
First ASPA Publication
The first scientific publication introducing the Alternative Safety Profiling Algorithm (ASPA)ย has been released in ALTEXย (October 2025)! โAn Alternative Safety Profiling Algorithm (ASPA) to Transform Next Generation Risk Assessment into a Structured and Transparent...
Highlights from EUROTOX 2025 and the ASPIS Open Symposium
Last week marked an inspiring milestone for the ASPIS cluster, with two major events taking place back-to-back: EUROTOX 2025 and the ASPIS Open Symposium. Together, they brought scientists, regulators, and industry representatives into one space to share progress,...
RISK-HUNT3R at WC13 Rio: advancing human-relevant safety testing
The 13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences brought us to Rio de Janeiro, and what an inspiring week it was! ๐โจ Together with our ASPIS cluster colleagues from ONTOX and PrecisionTox, the RISK-HUNT3R delegation joined hundreds of...
RISK-HUNT3Rย Stakeholderย Symposiumย &ย Generalย Assembly
The whole RISK-HUNT3R consortium convened in June in Helsinki for a truly energizing week, bringing together project members and stakeholders to shape the future of chemicalย riskย assessment. ๐กย Across four packed days, we: Demonstrated the ASPA workflow for Next...
Third Workshop on the ‘Roadmap towards phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessment’
Last June, the third workshop on the ๐น๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ European Commission's took place in Helsinki, at the European Chemicals Agency, as a key step in the EU efforts to move beyond animal testing and embrace...
Update on the ASPA-NGRA expert workshop in Berlin
After dedicated efforts behind the scenes, the ASPA-NGRA expert workshop finally took place in Berlin two weeks ago, bringing together a dynamic group of scientists, regulators, and stakeholders for two days of focused, hands-on discussions. The event centered on...
ASPA-NGRA Workshopย
After months of preparation, the ASPA-NGRA Workshopย is finally taking place - 27โ28 May at the BfR in Berlin! Hosted by RISK-HUNT3Rย and co-organised by EFSA, ECHA, OECD, JRC, EPA, NIH/NIEHS, ONTOX, PrecisionTox, and BfR, it will bring together international experts...
3rd RISK-HUNT3R stakeholder symposium
The RISK-HUNT3R project is very happy to invite you to the third edition of its public Stakeholder Symposium, taking place on 17-18 June 2025 in Helsinki, Finland. The Symposium will provide an overview of the ASPA NGRA workflow and linked case studies, as well as the...