Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment

05/27/2026

The President of TERA helped create EPA’s IRIS program in 1985. It’s difficult to watch the agency step away from it, but necessary conversations are long overdue.

A recent EPA memorandum highlights concerns that some IRIS assessments have drifted too far from practical toxicology and collaborative scientific review. Science works best when experts openly challenge and strengthen each other’s conclusions.

Maybe this is an opportunity to rebuild risk assessment the way it was originally intended: transparent, collaborative, and grounded in sound science.

An April 27th memorandum by Deputy Administrator David Fotouhi of the United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA) focused on the future development and use of risk assessment at the EPA, ma

05/21/2026

A few moments from our Boot Camp social gathering. We hope our attendees enjoyed the outing as much as we did! It was a wonderful opportunity to connect, unwind, and continue the conversations beyond the classroom. 👨‍🏫

05/13/2026

Last week, we had the privilege of hosting 23 participants at our Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camp. Topics included Hands-on Exercises: Dichotomous and Continuous Modeling, Risk Communication & Risk Management, Bayesian Benchmark Dose Modeling, and BMD Advanced Topics. We appreciate everyone who attended and contributed to a great learning experience!

04/29/2026

We are proud to share that Dr. Suzanne Fitzpatrick, Senior Advisor for Toxicology at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s Center for Food Safety and Applied Nutrition (CFSAN), has been selected as the 2025 International Achievement Award recipient from the International Society of Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology.

With over 30 years of service at the FDA, Dr. Fitzpatrick has advanced regulatory science in food safety, chemical contaminants, dietary supplements, and emerging public health issues. Her leadership has strengthened science-based decision-making that protects consumers worldwide.

Please join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition!

04/23/2026

We forgot to share these photos from our Ice Cream Social at the last SOT meeting! Thank you to everyone who came out. We loved seeing you all and hope you enjoyed the ice cream as much as we did! 🍨🍦

04/16/2026

One of the hardest parts of risk assessment is turning data into decisions.

It’s not just about analyzing studies, it’s about understanding how to interpret results, weigh evidence, and develop conclusions that others can rely on.

TERA’s Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camp focuses on that process from start to finish. Click the link below for more .

📅 May 4–8
📍 Cincinnati

🔗 https://tera.org/dose-response-assessment-boot-camp/

04/10/2026

Big news for integrity!

Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment and Center for Truth in Science are joining forces to advance one critical mission: ensuring decisions in courts and public policy are based on objective, high-quality science.

This collaboration will expand education, research, and outreach, helping cut through confusion and bring clarity to complex scientific issues.

In a world full of competing claims, partnerships like this matter more than ever.



https://truthinscience.org/two-organizations-one-mission-tera-and-the-center-for-truth-in-science-join-forces-2/

04/09/2026

Big news for TERA & CTS!

Toxicology Excellence for Risk Assessment and Center for Truth in Science are joining forces to advance one critical mission: ensuring decisions in courts and public policy are based on objective, high-quality science.

This collaboration will expand education, research, and outreach, and help cut through confusion and bring clarity to complex scientific issues.

In a world full of competing claims, partnerships like this matter more than ever.


https://truthinscience.org/two-organizations-one-mission-tera-and-the-center-for-truth-in-science-join-forces-2/

04/07/2026

There’s an important issue in the ongoing debate over glyphosate and product labeling lawsuits:

Who counts as an “independent” scientific expert?

In the case highlighted by the American Tort Reform Association, a scientist who participated in a major cancer assessment as an “invited specialist” (not a regulatory toxicologist) reportedly received at least $160,000 from lawyers pursuing glyphosate litigation.

At the same time, industry-funded research is often criticized as biased.

So the question becomes:

Shouldn’t all funding sources and potential conflicts of interest be treated equally?

This is exactly why many scientific organizations are urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reinforce standards for reliable, objective science in the courtroom.

Read more: https://atra.org/atra-scientific-experts-urge-scotus-to-rein-in-made-for-litigation-science-in-product-labeling-lawsuits/

The American Tort Reform Association, joined by leading scientific organizations and a coalition of civil justice reform advocates, today filed an amicus

04/02/2026

🌸 Spring is here, and so is the next TERA Dose-Response Assessment Boot Camp!

Join us this May in Cincinnati, Ohio for an engaging and hands-on learning experience. This course is continuously updated to reflect the latest science and techniques in Dose-Response Risk Assessment.

Participants will benefit from expert-led lectures paired with daily, practical application exercises, designed to strengthen real-world skills.

Don’t miss this opportunity to grow your expertise and connect with others in the field!

Register today: www.terabootcamp.org