Our Mission
The Institute for In Vitro Sciences is a non-profit, technology driven, foundation dedicated to the advancement of alternative test methods. The Institute functions as a independent technical and educational resource which strives to coordinate various efforts taking place in the field nationally and harmonize them with international activities.
To meet these goals the Institute:
- Provides non-animal research and testing services
- Sponsors workshops and training courses in in vitro methods
- Creates a forum where Industry, Government and Animal Welfare proponents can meet to determine constructive programs which effectively reduce animal use.
The Institute's Mission is to:
- Protect public health and safety through the use, refinement and development of in vitro tests
- Facilitate prompt reduction, refinement and replacement of animals used in testing through in vitro technology
- Conduct rapid, high quality in vitro testing for broad sectors of industry and government
- Provide educational and technical resources for industry, government, trade associations and the general public
