Simulations Plus Announces Extensions of U.S. FDA and NIEHS Research Collaborations

Core Insights - Simulations Plus, Inc. has announced the extension of two research collaborations with the FDA and NIEHS, focusing on new approach methodologies (NAMs) and computational approaches for food and chemical safety assessments [1][2][4] FDA Research Collaboration - The collaboration with the FDA's Human Foods Program will continue to utilize computational models for chemical safety assessments related to food substances [4] - The FDA has chosen to extend this collaboration to enhance AI-based safety models, supported by new federal funding aimed at modernizing food and chemical safety [5] NIEHS Research Collaboration - The partnership with NIEHS will concentrate on computational methods relevant to environmental and exposure-related chemical safety research, aligning with NIEHS's mission to investigate environmental impacts on human health [6][7] - This collaboration is part of a national initiative to modernize chemical safety assessments using AI-driven methodologies [7] Advancing NAM Research - The extensions of these collaborations indicate a sustained federal interest in computational and AI-based approaches, areas where Simulations Plus has established technical expertise over the years [8] - The company has been instrumental in developing model-informed drug development practices for 30 years, contributing to standardized methods accepted by both industry and regulators [9]