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Office-led project

Supporting the Named Information Officer role

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In progress
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  • Replacement
  • Reduction
  • Refinement

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Overview

We are working to establish a national picture on how the Named Information Officer (NIO) role operates in practice, in order to better understand how the role is supported and identify opportunities for further support.

In collaboration with the Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) Home Office Liaison, Training and Information Forum (HOLTIF) section we conducted a survey of NIOs to develop a national picture on the role. The results have been collated and reviewed by NC3Rs staff to identify opportunities to support individuals and establishments and inform the development of specific resources and activities relevant to NIOs. 

To begin to address some of the needs identified in the survey, the NC3Rs and the LASA HOLTIF section hosted an in-person workshop for the NIO community in September 2024. Recordings of the talks along with short summaries are available: Staying informed on advances in the 3Rs and animal research

Outputs from our work to support the Named Information Officer can be found on our resource pages: