Training School Info - CA24108

First Training School – COST Action CAPSTONE CA24108

We are pleased to announce the launch of the COST Action CAPSTONE Training School 1, focused on “Adverse Outcome Pathways (AOP) and Systematic Reviews: Tools and Applications for COST Action Capstone”

The training school will take place from June 9 – 12, 2026 at the Faculty of Pharmacy, University of Toulouse, France.

Training School Overview

The Course is intended for junior researchers, but also senior researchers with little or no expertise in these fields.

This three and half day’s training, led by an international team of specialists, will offer a blend of theoretical insights and practical hands-on experience. The training school will cover the following key topics:

AOP Framework – online asynchronous training materials and selected readings; to be completed before the training school (1 hr)
Introduction to AOP Principles and Development (2/3 day)
AOP Review, Endorsement and Publication – OECDs review process and partner journals (1/3 day)
Searching and Navigating AOP-Wiki & AOP-helpFinder – demonstration and hands-on exercises (1/2 day)
Use of New Approach Methodologies and AOPs for Chemical Hazard Evaluation – hands-on exercises (1/2 day)
Weight of Evidence Analysis – AOP examples & case study (1/2 day)
Build a New AOP of Choice Relevant to Oxidative Stress – hands on group exercise (1/4 day)
Systematic Review Tools (1/2 day)

Part of the lectures will be recorded (but not the trainees).

Who should apply?

We are specifically looking for participants who are members of WG1 or WG2 of the ACTION and want to be active in these WGs. Selection will be based on availability, motivation, and ensuring a balanced representation of gender, Young Researchers and Innovators (YRIs) and countries (including ITCs).

How to apply:

First fill the application form at :

Application Form

Send us an email at info@ca24108capstone.org containing :

Motivation
Letter

Curriculum Vitae
(CV)

Containing list of selected publications and major scientific achievements

Letter of recommendation

Applicable only to PhD Students and Young Research Investigators, written by a senior scientist

Application Deadline:
April 23, 2026 at 16:00 (CET).

Selected participants will be informed no later than May 7, 2026 and will need to use their e-cost profile to accept or decline the invitation before the training school and to complete their claim after the training school.

International Committee, trainers and organisers

Dr Olivier Armant, Institut De Radioprotection Et De Sureté Nucleaire Fontenay Aux Roses, France
Prof Stefano Bonassi, San Raffaele University, Roma, Italy
Prof Elisa Boutet-Robinet, Toxalim INRAE-Université de Toulouse & Faculté de Pharmacie, UFR Santé, Toulouse, France
Dr Nicolas Cabaton, Toxalim INRAE-Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France
Dr Vinita Chauhan (asynchronous online), Research Scientist, Health Canada, Ottawa, Canada
Dr Florence Jornod, Université Paris Cité – INSERM UMRS1124 healthfex Systox Team, France
Dr Marvin Martens, Maastricht University, Maastricht, The Netherlands
Prof Martinović-Weigelt, University of St. Thomas, Saint Paul, MN, USA
Dr Mirta Milić, Institute for Medical Research and Occupational Health, Zagreb, Croatia
Dr Jason O’Brien (online), Environment and Climate Change Canada, Ottawa, Canada; Editorial Board member, Environmental and Molecular Mutagenesis
Noémie Porier-Jaouen, Toxalim INRAE-Université de Toulouse, Toulouse, France