Presenter: C. Glenn Begley, Ph.D. (Akriveia Therapeutics)
21st century toxicology is in the midst of a revolution with the generation of new data and scientific publications at a previously unprecedented rate. The transition to utilizing this new science is predicated on the assurance of its reliability. Unfortunately, there is compelling evidence that the majority of these discoveries will not stand the test of time. Using case-studies of highly cited publications, this presentation will describe the extent of the problem and its potential impact on the evolution of 21st century toxicology and risk assessment.