Our Vision at Roper Toxicology Consulting
At Roper Toxicology Consulting, we are committed to helping you develop cutting-edge, reliable NAMs in collaboration with our partners, leading to safer, more effective drugs and chemicals. Our approach delivers faster results, better human relevance, and superior value—enhancing safety for patients, operators, and consumers while reducing reliance on animal testing. By 2027, we aim to make new approach methods (NAMS) the standard in regulatory toxicology and non-animal technologies (NATs) a core part of discovery.
Clive Roper
BSc, PhD, CBiol, CSci, ERT, FRSB
Director, Roper Toxicology Consulting Limited
Expert In Vitro Toxicology Consultant
My expertise sets me apart from others in the field of in vitro toxicology. I collaborate with you and my partners to shape your business and scientific strategy, followed by detailed tactical planning for the application of new approach methodologies (NAMs). My focus is always on human-relevant toxicology and the 3Rs principle (Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement of animal use).
Every client is unique. Whether you're a small business or a large corporation, I take the time to understand your specific needs, knowledge, and experience to tailor solutions that work for you.
My areas of expertise include:
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In vitro dermal absorption and dermal toxicology
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Inhalation toxicology
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Microphysiological systems (MPS)
I provide consulting services to:
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Innovative small companies: I help you navigate new technologies, connect with potential partners, and maintain confidentiality.
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Biotech and multinational corporations: I assist in technology evaluations, study design, and project management, ensuring you have the best tools to meet your regulatory needs.
I work across sectors, including pharma, crop protection, chemical, consumer, and cosmetics.
Let’s collaborate to bring your projects to life with cutting-edge, human- relevant toxicology solutions.
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OVERVIEW OF SERVICES
SPECIALTY IN VITRO TOXICOLOGY SERVICES
• Development of New Approach Methodologies (NAM) or non-animal model testing strategies
• Expertise in in vitro skin absorption, in vitro respiratory toxicology, 3D models and microphysiological techniques
• Finding CRO or other partners
• Project management
• Enhancing your brand and portfolio of services
• Evaluation and improving your new or existing technologies
• Connecting professionals• Ask me and we can discuss your needs
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PROFESSIONALLY, I AM MOST PROUD OF
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Developing the NAM for respiratory toxicology, representing this to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Special Advisory Panel, receiving a personal invitation to attend the EPA NAM conferences and being acknowledged as an EPA stakeholder for their animal free 2035 plans
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Acceptance of the NAM by the OECD as a case study
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Being a founding member of the board of directors of the NA3RsC and one of the
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Being a board member of the UK NC3Rs developing North American and UK 3Rs strategy
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4 of my peer review papers are quoted in OECD test guidelines (OECD 428 and OECD 492)
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25 years with my amazing friends and colleagues at Charles River
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Starting and enjoying running my own consultancy business
PERSONALLY, I AM MOST PROUD OF
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Sharing my daughters' and wife’s life journey experiences
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Getting out on my bicycles in the Pentland Hills with my friends
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Travelling for business and leisure, we particularly love the US with so many food choices and having fun in the theme parks
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A life long love for Star Wars through to enjoying Mandalorian with my daughters