3RCC EVENTS

3RCC EVENTS

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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La Faculté de biologie et de médecine de l’Université de Lausanne (Unil) organise une conférence destinée au grand public et aux patient·es, concernant l’utilisation des animaux et leurs alternatives dans la recherche en neurosciences. Comment étudie-t-on aujourd’hui les maladies du cerveau et du système nerveux ? Quelle place les animaux occupent-ils encore dans la recherche […]
In person
09.11.2026
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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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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. […]
In person
14.01.2027
CAS Advanced Research Methods: Implementing the 3Rs in Animal Testing
The Swiss 3Rs Day 2027 programme looks at how research can replace, reduce and refine the use of animals, from new human-relevant methods to better experiments with the animals still used. Main themes Sex and biological variability: how sex differences affect research findings, with a focus on oncology and translational validity. Refining animal experiments: how […]
In person
29.06.2027
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Events from our partners

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The conference will bring together researchers and industry experts working on translational 3D cell culture. Key topics include immunology, integrated omics, AI/ML, high-throughput screening, vascularization, microenvironment engineering and regulatory pathways – all with the shared goal of advancing better patient outcomes. The programme will feature inspiring keynotes, pitch presentations, a lively poster party and an (more…)

  •  07.11.2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

The annual SGV Meeting will take place on November 24th & 25th, 2026 at the CHUV in Lausanne. For more information, please consult the webpage of the event organiser: SGV Meeting 2026   (more…)

  •  24.11.2026
     8:00 am - 5:00 pm

EVENT SPONSORSHIP

The Swiss 3RCC supports events that contribute to the advancement of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in Switzerland. We welcome applications from organisers of scientific meetings, workshops, conferences, and other events that promote responsible, innovative research and dialogue around the 3Rs. Sponsorships can cover up to CHF 4,000 per event, depending on scope, relevance and available funding.

Application deadlines

For events taking place in Q4 2026 and Q1 2027, applications must be submitted no later than 15 August 2026.

For events taking place in Q2 and Q3 2027, applications must be submitted no later than 15 January 2027.

To apply for event sponsorship, please complete this application form.