Author name: emma.scrafton

The use of in silico prediction systems has become an essential part of regulatory submissions when assessing the genotoxic potential of chemicals. Guidelines such as those from the EMA, US FDA, and ICH highlight their importance. Most notably, the ICH M7 guidance explicitly requires the application of two complementary quantitative/qualitative structure-activity relationship ((Q)SAR) systems to […]

For over four decades, at Lhasa Limited we have been developing scientific software solutions that enable scientists to make informed decisions on the safety of drugs, chemicals and cosmetics. Our journey advanced significantly with the creation of Derek Nexus, an in silico expert knowledge-based toxicity prediction tool. As regulatory landscapes evolved and the push for

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