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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.

    Upcoming Education and Training

    This symposium aims to guide a broad scientific and regulatory audience through the validation journey of New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). 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 […]
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    20.10.2026
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    Advancing the 3Rs beyond minimum compliance to support organisational change and strengthen responsible research The Swiss 3RCC has partnered with the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland to offer a unique Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) programme focused on how the principle of Replacement, Reduction and Refinement (3Rs) can be strategically implemented within research organisations. […]
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    14.01.2027
    CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
    The 2027 Swiss 3Rs Day is going to Geneva! We look forward to welcoming you to Swiss Romande on the 29th of June 2027 where we will again look to strengthen the 3Rs community in Switzerland. More to come soon, save the date!
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    29.06.2027
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    Culture of Care Award Opening for Nominations August 7th

    The Culture of Care Award recognises an individual or group who has demonstrated exceptional commitment to promoting and implementing a strong Culture of Care within a research institution that uses animals. The award honours initiatives that go beyond legal...

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