National Center for Toxicological Research

National Center for
Toxicological Research
	Logo of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration
	; National Center for Toxicological Research, 2011
Center overview
Formed	January 27, 1971
Jurisdiction	Federal government of the United States
Headquarters	3900 NCTR Road, Jefferson, Arkansas; 34°21′59.78″N 92°6′43.33″W / 34.3666056°N 92.1120361°W
Employees	509 (August 2019)
Center executive	Dr. Tucker A. Patterson, Acting Director;
Website	National Center for Toxicological Research

The National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR) is a branch of the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) located in Jefferson, Arkansas. Established in 1971, the Center conducts scientific research to provide reliable data for Food & Drug Administration decision-making and develops innovative tools and approaches that support its public health mission.