Showcasing our advice and resources designed to help researchers address the 3Rs in animal licence applications. Focused on the UK but applicable
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An introduction for early career and postdoctoral researchers, applicable to both in vivo and in vitro experiments.
Talks from the joint 3Rs Prize winners, Dr Francesca Nunn and Dr Marta Shahbazi.
A video overview of common practices in preclinical research, and specific actions that can be taken to improve its robustness.
A recorded talk explaining the dangers of underpowered experiments and how good design can increase the chances of finding reliable results.
Discussing key considerations when determining the effect size for a study, including why this is important for sample size calculations.
A recorded talk highlighting where bias can be introduced into experiments and the implications for results.
A video resource for introductory training on the 3Rs aimed at in vivo researchers and animal technicians.
Information and guidance on replacing animal-derived reagents and products to improve reproducibility and reduce animal use.
Providing an evidence base to refine and reduce the use of vertebrates in (regulatory) ecotoxicology studies
Virtual presentations of 3Rs projects from across Europe.
A virtual workshop to raise awareness of currently available New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) and overcome barriers to implementation.
Practical resources to ensure that the 3Rs are considered and kept a priority when services are disrupted.
Considerations and resources to support in vivo researchers as they return to working with laboratory animals following a lockdown.
Information to help refine the housing and husbandry of the laboratory rabbit.
Guidance on best practices in handling and restraint for mice, rats and other laboratory rodents.
Information on techniques for sampling blood in the rat, covering non-surgical, surgical and terminal techniques.
Information on techniques for sampling blood in the mouse, covering non-surgical, surgical and terminal techniques.