Rapid Chemical Assessments Using Open Computational Models
New chemical assessments methods provide a mechanism for meeting the expectation that an assessment will include the available and relevant information for chemical hazard identification. The challenge is that while some chemicals are data rich, others have limited to no available data. Assessment workflows can be applied to transparently and objectively explore and summarize the available chemical information. These methods combine subject matter experts, domain knowledge, and computational tools allowing for smarter use of expert time. This introduction will bring participants up to speed on chemical assessment workflows and their information needs highlighting where rapid risk assessment fits in. A brief description on tools for information provenance, accessibility and usability will be overviewed in fit-for-purpose assessment workflow to set the stage for the subsequent presentations.