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Driving 3Rs advancement for improved animal welfare and better science in Switzerland

 

We are a national competence centre dedicated to the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (3Rs) of animal use in science. Our goal is to advance the 3Rs by funding research, providing education and raising awareness about the 3Rs. In doing so, we support the development of alternatives to animal use and improve animal welfare. Additionally, we monitor the implementation of the 3Rs in Switzerland to provide valuable insights to policymakers and drive change.

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The Hidden Cost of Care: Addressing Compassion Fatigue in Research Involving Animals
Caring for animals in research requires expertise, empathy, and emotional resilience. But the responsibility of care can come with a hidden toll. Compassion fatigue is a challenge for many professionals, with significant impact on both human wellbeing and animal welfare. This three-part webinar series brings together experts with the aims of raising awareness, sharing strategies, and fostering resilience by exploring the following themes: Establishing a Culture of Care, Tackling Compassion Fatigue, Communication is Key.
Online
04.03.2026
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Swiss 3Rs Day 2026
In 2026, the Swiss 3Rs Day comes to Basel - the heart of Swiss biomedical research. This year, we focus on immunology and infectious disease, two fields where scientific progress is urgently needed and where new approaches can significantly advance the Replacement, Reduction and Refinement of animal use.
In person
11.06.2026
Swiss 3Rs Day 2026
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Advancing Alternatives to Animal Models in Neuroscience

29.12.2025

Neuroscience, the study of the brain and nervous system, is one of the research areas in Switzerland that has relied heavily on the use of animals, as revealed by our analysis of trends in the number of animal uses over the last 27 years. As scientific methods...

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Culture of Care Comic

22.12.2025

The Culture of Care is a key approach in research involving animals, focusing on responsibility, reflection, and animal welfare. To celebrate recent successes in Switzerland, we created a short comic strip highlighting the work of Angelika Offinger from the Animal...

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