JRC starts work on (Q)SARs

Brussels, 21 Jan 2003

Ispra (I): The Joint Research Centre has begun working on (quantitative) structure-activity relationships ((Q)SARs) - theoretical models that can be used to predict the properties of molecules from knowledge of their chemical structure.

The models, to be developed, validated and implemented by the JRC, will also serve for regulatory purposes. The activity is coordinated by the European Chemicals Bureau (ECB). Other partners include the European Centre for the Validation of Alternative Methods (ECVAM), other Commission services and the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD).

Contact: andrew.worth@jrc.it

Url: http://ihcp.jrc.cec.eu.int/

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