To foster the development of a more detailed and more complete understanding of the biology of skin sensitization and allergic contact dermatitis.
To provide a forum for the application of such increased understanding for the purposes of toxicology research, hazard and risk assessment, and clinical medicine
To provide an opportunity for those of different scientific and clinical backgrounds with a shared interest in experimental contact dermatitis (immunologists, toxicologists, chemists, dermatologists and occupational physicians) to share information.
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