About Science & Research at FDA
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FDA's mission is to protect and advance public health by helping to speed innovations that provide our nation with safe and effective medical products and ensure the safety of our food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation. The Agency achieves its mission by applying the latest technology and science-based standards to the regulatory challenges presented by drugs, biologics (vaccines, blood products, cell and gene therapy products, and tissues), medical devices, food additives, and tobacco. > Read more
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FDA Webinar Series on Alternative Methods: Showcasing cutting-edge technologies…
FDA invites developers to showcase their cutting-edge technologies to FDA scientists in FDA Webinar Series on Alternative Methods
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Advancing Alternative Methods at FDA
Read about the activities FDA scientists are undertaking to spur the development of new regulatory approaches that can help improve predictivity--and potentially replace, reduce and/or refine animal testing.