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A taste of Pint of Science 2019

We look back at the events we sponsored in Birmingham, London and Newcastle as part of Pint of Science 2019, which featured NC3Rs-funded researchers from a variety of fields speaking about their work.

Supporting implementation of good practice in animal welfare procedures in a Global Pharmaceutical Company: needle use as an example

In this guest blog post, Dr Sally Robinson explores how AstraZeneca has implemented the single use of needles as a refinement across their sites.

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Funding awarded for transfer of 3Rs approaches

The Skills and Knowledge Transfer scheme supports the exchange of models with 3Rs potential, including joint funding with Cancer Research UK.

Visit our new CRACK IT Innovation Platform website

The Innovation Platform will connect researchers across sectors and disciplines to accelerate the development, application and commercialisation of 3Rs technologies.

Behavioural assessment of wellness and pain in macaques

NC3Rs-funded research has identified behavioural indicators of wellness and pain for macaques, paving the way for more accurate assessment of their welfare.

Efficient transport box and chair training of rhesus macaques

A new paper explores how refined training methods reduce the amount of time needed to acclimatise monkeys to transport devices.

A Pint of 3Rs Science

Book your tickets now for our 3Rs-themed evenings, taking place in pubs across the UK this May as part of Pint of Science 2019.

Stem cell model of motor neuron disease wins International 3Rs Prize 2018

Dr Rickie Patani from the Francis Crick Institute and UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology led a multidisciplinary team in developing a model that avoids the use of animals.

New NC3Rs Research Review showcases 3Rs-focused science

Our latest Research Review profiles the work of 12 NC3Rs-funded scientists, exploring its impacts beyond the 3Rs.

Join our mouse handling Twitter chat on 5 March

Take this opportunity to ask questions about refined mouse handling methods and share your experiences via #3Rschat.

Announcing four new Training Fellowships

We have awarded a total of £460k to four talented 3Rs-minded postdoctoral researchers to support the development of their careers.

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