Using exposure science to refine and reduce animal use, and support the uptake of new approach methodologies
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A joint webinar from the NC3Rs/RSPCA Animals in Science department on refining the use of amphibians in research.
Helping those who work with animals in research to be more effective in searching for and keeping up with information relevant to animal research
Learn more about skin swabbing as a welfare refinement, and how to establish a protocol for skin swabbing in your laboratory.
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Hear more about the winning method which has regulatory approval and the potential to replace the use of animals for evaluating hormone potency.
Research published to-date on the tunnel handling and cupping methods for handling mice
Results from a survey of the Named Information Officer community in the UK, collected and published in 2024.
Support to communicate research to replace, reduce or refine the use of animals.
Quarterly e-newsletter to keep the scientific community updated on news from the NC3Rs Toxicology and Regulatory Sciences programme.
Projects to ensure that the in vivo tests involved in ED assessment are as robust as possible, particularly focusing on aquatic species.
Our self-assessment tools are currently under redevelopment. Find out more about this project and our future plans.
Exercises to enhance critical analysis skills and improve your ability to evaluate scientific literature.
A newsletter for animal technicians interested in putting the 3Rs into practice in their facilities.
Guidance and resources to help researchers address the 3Rs in animal licence applications. Focused on the UK but applicable worldwide.
Support to communicate the 3Rs and impacts arising from your research.
A framework to improve the lives of laboratory rodents through refined management approaches.
Information to help refine the housing and husbandry of the laboratory mouse.
Guiding strategy and encouraging the adoption of microsampling techniques within any research or safety study.
Bringing researchers together to exchange information, support collaborations and share technologies to maximise 3Rs impacts in oncology research.
NC3Rs resources for oncology researchers developing 3Rs models or establishing new collaborations.
Resources to help researchers initiate collaborations and share technologies to maximise the scientific and 3Rs impact of oncology models.
Guidance for those overseeing animal research at institutions on recognising 3Rs opportunities and putting them into practice.
Guidance on best practices in handling and restraint for mice, rats and other laboratory rodents.
Guidance, information and recommendations for those working with zebrafish.
