1. eSI ecopa science initiative Pueblo Acantilado, Spain October 16-18, 2008

2. Project planning ‘Young scientists meet top senior scientists’ “ Recent developments and potentially novel approaches of science to alternative testing of cosmetics and pharmaceuticals.” or “ Scientific and technological progress in 3 R’s alternatives in the pharmaceutical and cosmetic area: current & future.”

3. eSI ecopa science initiative Proposal of topics for : Friday, October 17, 2008 TOPIC 1: Novel approaches in pharmaceutical research in regard to alternatives Moderator: Prof. José Castell (Vice president ecopa) TOPIC 2: Testing of biotech products: potential in vitro- approaches vis a vis their draw backs Moderator: Dr. Bernward Garthoff (Treasurer ecopa) TOPIC 3: Novel approaches in cosmetic research in regard to alternatives Moderator: Prof. Vera Rogiers (Chair ecopa)

4. eSI ecopa science initiative Proposal of topics for : Saturday, October 18, 2008 TOPIC 4: Allergic reaction: space for novel ideas in basic research for testing Moderator: Prof. José Castell (Vice president ecopa) TOPIC 5: Checking for safety of nanotech in application and formulation of pharmaceutical and cosmetic products Moderator: Prof. Vera Rogiers (Chair ecopa) TOPIC 6: New avenues to research and development (joint session with e p a a); alternative technologies in the making Moderator: Dr. Bernward Garthoff (Treasurer ecopa)