The core research work undertaken by CSAT Laboratory involves the development and use of in vitro biological toxicity methods using human cells (taken from the skin, liver, lungs, blood etc…) and tissues (e.g. skin from elective surgery patients) as an entirely new approach for toxicity testing.

One of the CSAT Lab’s primary interests is the development of rapid biological test methods and toxicity testing of a wide range of compounds including:

The CSAT Lab provides opportunities for research students to present their experimental results at both national and international conferences, and the CSAT Lab research has been recognised internationally, having been published in peer-reviewed journals such as Toxicology, Toxicology Letters, Toxicology in vitro, Food and Chemical Toxicology, Toxicology and Industrial Health, Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, Inhalation Toxicology and Journal of Environmental Monitoring.

The CSAT Lab offers an extensive range of equipment required for the research and development of in vitro toxicity testing. These facilities include: