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.

Upcoming Education and Training

This symposium aims to guide a broad scientific and regulatory audience through the validation journey of New Approach Methodologies. Using concrete case-study examples from established and emerging models, the event will clarify what "validation" means in practice, highlight the scientific and regulatory criteria required for acceptance, and illustrate how NAMs progress from academic innovation to applied decision-making tools.
In person
20.10.2026
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Co-organised by the Swiss 3RCC and the French FC3R, this half-day webinar aims to deliver cutting-edge insights into replacement methods in immunology and infectious diseases.
Online
10.11.2026
Replacement in Immunology and Infectious Diseases Webinar
The 3Rs Innovation Challenge is back! Join us for a day of creativity and collaboration, with the goal to build new 3Rs projects.
In person
03.12.2026
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Policy Brief on cell-based technology platforms

Cell-based technologies, ranging from conventional cell culture to more complex engineered models such as organoids and organ-on-chip systems, are becoming increasingly important for biomedical research, drug development and toxicology. By generating information...

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Miriam Zemanova – 3Rs Award 2026

Miriam Zemanova created a website to let scientists know about tricks to reduce or eliminate harm to animals while studying wildlife. For that project she received the 3Rs Award 2026.

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