Thomas, Peter T.

Toxicology testing standards good laboratory practices and the institutional animal care committee / [electronic resource] : Peter T. Thomas. - London : Henry Stewart Talks, 2009. - 1 online resource (1 streaming video file (48 min.) : color, sound). - Non-clinical testing for toxicity of pharmaceuticals : regulatory and practical standards for testing and application, 2056-452X . - Henry Stewart talks. Biomedical & life sciences collection. Non-clinical testing for toxicity of pharmaceuticals. .

Animated audio-visual presentation with synchonized narration. Title from title frames.

Contents: The patent medicine era and the early role that toxicology played in drug and chemical safety -- Dr. Harvey Wiley, his "Poison Squad" and the Pure Food and Drugs Act that lead to the founding of the FDA in the 20th century -- Thalidomide, scientific fraud and the promulgation of the Good Laboratory Practices regulations -- Outrage over Upton Sinclair's book "The Jungle", the Animal Welfare Act and how this lead to the formation of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) -- How study protocols are developed and GLP studies conducted with IACUC input and oversight.

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