In this two-chapter episode, in vitro and alternative models for regulatory submissions were explored from both an industry and government perspective. In the first chapter, Dr. Clive Roper, the head of In Vitro Sciences at Charles River Laboratories, and Dr. Lauren Black, a senior scientific advisor at Charles River Laboratories discuss the current landscape of in vitro and alternative models and share their thoughts about future directions of the field. In the second chapter, Dr. Paul Brown, the associate director of pharmacology and toxicology in the Office of New Drugs in the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research at the US Food and Drug Administration, discusses the acceptance of in vitro models for safety evaluations and the value of integrative toxicology.

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