Through multi-disciplinary partnerships with industry, academics and regulatory bodies, Cardam will focus its activities on the R&D and use of « industrial applicable » alternative methods with a clear focus on Reduction and Replacement of alternatives to animal testing:

1. Research and Development of new alternative methods in the area of
• Genotoxicity
• Immuno-modulation
• Organ toxicity
• Fertility/developmental toxicity
• Neurotoxicity
• Mucosal tolerance
• Eco-toxicology
• Eye irritation
  
2. In vitro contract research testing services in a GLP environment
   • Regulatory required/approved methods
   • Pre-clinical testing

   More information under 'Contract testing services'
   

3. Consulting and education on alternative approaches
   • REACH
   • Advise (strategy of testing)
   • Validation organization/participation
   • Bio-statistical data analysis
   • Technical training
   • Broad public communication
   • Workshops
   • Dissemination of information and advocacy for methods to increase regulatory acceptance