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Workshop on the use of human tissue models used in in vitro testing and research

We are happy to inform that I-CARE is collaborating with SkinEthic Laboratories, France, to organize a 'Workshop on the use of human tissue models used in in vitro testing and research'. SkinEthic Laboratories- a L'Oréal Group company - is a world leader in the mass production of in vitro reconstructed human tissue models for more than 15 years.

The epidermis model 'Episkin' and the 'Reconstructed Human Epidermis' (RHE) models were validated in 1998 and 2006 respectively as alternative methods to the use of animals in skin corrosion studies. In 2007, the 'Episkin' model has been also validated for skin irritation testing. The 'Human Corneal Epithelium' model (HCE) is presently a part of the validation process for ocular irritation tests. All tissues models can be used for safety and efficacy testing. For details of products being demonstrated kindly read the enclosed SKINETHIC pamphlet.

Registration is FREE. Registration will be on a first come first served basis.
Four Sessions will be held on the 22nd and 23rd November 2007 at Hotel Taj Lands End, Bandstand, Bandra West, Mumbai 400050. (Phone: (91-22) 6668 1234)

THE PROGRAM

22nd Thursday November 2007
Session 1: 9 am - 1 pm - For students/teachers only
Session 2: 2pm - 6 pm - For industry personnel only

23rd Friday November 2007
Session 3: 9 am - 1 pm - For students/teachers only
Session 4: 2pm - 6 pm- For industry personnel only
(Each session will accommodate to a maximum of 50 persons only)

RESOURCE PERSONNEL

Dr. Anne de Brugerolle, CEO, SkinEthic Laboratories, France
Dr. Myriam Prou - Sales Administrator, SkinEthic Laboratories, France
Alain ALONSO - Sales Manager, SkinEthic Laboratories, France

If you are interested, kindly send in your email most immediately to icare.worldwide@gmail.com and to AALONSO@skinethic.com with details of your full name, designation, name of institute and session (if Session 1, 2, 3 or 4) in which you would like to participate. The presentation will be the same in every session.