Ocular Toxicity Studies: Specialized Necropsy, Histology, and Pathology Methods
0The eye and the ocular adnexa are common target organs in toxicology studies, but the appropriate evaluation of ocular tissues is a specialized endeavor. Compared to routine toxicity studies, ocular toxicity studies require methodological modifications at almost every stage from study design to the final …
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Approaches to Design-Based Stereology
In contrast to two-dimensional image analysis, the goal of modern design-based stereology is to provide an unbiased estimate of the absolute number or size of measured objects within a three-dimensional region of interest, as opposed to a relative value (e.g., number of objects per unit …
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Pathology Working Groups (PWG) Conducted by EPL
A Pathology Working Group (PWG) is a specialized type of review composed of a group of expert pathologists convened to answer specific questions and provide an independent unbiased opinion regarding study results. They may be convened by study sponsors, consortiums, or government agencies. Members of …
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EPL Activities at the 53rd Annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting
EPL is pleased to announce that in addition to exhibiting at ToxExpo™ in Phoenix during the 53rd Annual Society of Toxicology (SOT) Meeting, we will be presenting an Exhibitor Hosted Session on Tuesday, March 25th from 11:00am – 12:00pm. Please join us in Room 101A …
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Pathology Peer Review
The main purpose of a Pathology Peer Review is to improve the quality of the pathology data and narrative. This can be achieved in several ways. A peer review can help to ensure that the data are presented in a manner that meets the requirements …
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EPL to Attend Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) Focused Topic Meeting on Endocrine Disruption
EPL is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting at the SETAC North America Focused Topic Meeting on Endocrine Disruption: Chemical Testing, Risk Assessment Approaches and Implications. This event will be held February 4-6, 2014 at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency campus in Research …
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EPL Pathologist Nominated for STP Councilor
EPL is pleased to announce that Dr. Kathleen Funk has been nominated for Councilor for the Society of Toxicologic Pathology (STP). If elected, Dr. Funk will serve as Councilor for four years. Dr. Funk has participated on Symposium Committee from 2006–2012 and has been instrumental …
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EPL to Participate in Mouse Lung Tumor Workshop at U.S. EPA in Research Triangle Park
Dr. Arun Pandiri from EPL will be participating as a panelist in a State-of-the-Science Workshop on Chemically-induced Mouse Lung Tumors and Applications to Human Health Assessments. This workshop will be held in Auditorium C111 of the U.S. EPA located at 109 T.W. Alexander Drive in …
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EPL to Exhibit at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 34th Annual Meeting
EPL is pleased to announce that we will be exhibiting once again at the Society of Environmental Toxicology and Chemistry (SETAC) North America 34th Annual Meeting in Nashville, TN. EPL has a long legacy of leadership in the field of environmental toxicologic pathology. EPL’s staff …
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EPL Staff Publishes Immunohistochemistry (IHC) Article in the Journal of Histotechnology
Ms. Nancy Harris and Dr. Robert Maronpot of EPL have contributed to an article submitted to the Journal of Histotechnology titled, “Immunohistochemistry on Decalcified Rat Nasal Cavity: Trials and Successes.” It was published in September of 2013. The article discusses the challenges associated with obtaining …
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