Book description
This book offers pathologists, toxicologists, other medical
professionals, and students an introduction to the discipline and
techniques of neuropathology - including chemical and environmental,
biological, medical, and regulatory details important for performing an
analysis of toxicant-induced neurodiseases. In addition to a section on
fundamentals, the book provides detailed coverage of current practices
(bioassays, molecular analysis, and nervous system pathology) and
practical aspects (data interpretation, regulatory considerations, and
tips for preparing reports).
BRAD BOLON, DVM, MS, PhD, Diplomate ACVP, Diplomate ABT, Fellow ATS,
Fellow IATP
, has spent over twenty years as a practitioner and teacher of
toxicologic neuropathology. He is the founder of GEMpath, Inc., an
experimental pathology consultancy specializing in drug discovery research.
MARK T. BUTT, DVM, Diplomate ACVP, is the founder of Tox Path
Specialists, LLC, a company that provides neuropathology and histology
support to pharmaceutical and biotechnology firms developing novel
therapies that target nervous system diseases. He has over twenty
years' experience providing neuropathology support and has evaluated
over four hundred studies supporting regulatory submissions for
neuroactive compounds.
