3Rs training event by the National Committee for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes – Registration now open

Scientific animal protection
Start:08/05/2025, 9am End:08/05/2025, 4pm

Date and time

09.45 – 16.00, Thursday 8 May 2025.

Registration and refreshments available from 08:30.

Aim of the event

The National Committee is pleased to offer this event aimed towards researchers, animal care staff, designated veterinarians, animal welfare bodies, and members of ethics committees.

The key objectives are to:

  • explore emerging Replacement technologies,
  • deliver an introduction and update to the EURL ECVAM databases,
  • provide a collaborative space for idea exchange and to discuss challenges and successes in applying Replacement, and
  • determine how the NCPA can assist in achieving objectives highlighted during the day.

The event will also provide an opportunity to address questions from delegates and to participate in workshops.

The event will take place as an in-person event, providing opportunities to network with other delegates as well as with specialist experts, National Committee members and HPRA SAP personnel.  

Who should attend

This event is relevant for all sections of the Irish research community including researchers, animal care staff and veterinarians, animal welfare body members, and members of ethics committees.  

Agenda 

You can view the agenda below.

Topic  Time/Presenter 
 Session 1: Replacement in research - Databases, modelling and planning 9.45am - 11.05am 

 

Welcome   

Presentations 

  • Replacement databases 
  • Use of biophysiological modelling systems 
  • Applying replacement in project design  
Invited speakers 
Coffee break 11.05am - 11.25am
Session 2: Applying replacement technologies 11.25am - 1.25pm

Presentations 

  • Cell and organoid technologies 
  • Alternative organisms  
  • Chorioallantoic membrane models   
Invited speakers 
Light lunch1.25pm - 2.05pm
Session 3: Breakout workshops and discussion2.05pm - 4.00pm
Workshops  
Coffee break 3.05pm - 3.15pm
Workshop discussion and feedback  
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Registration

To attend, please register in advance.

Registration will open in early January 2025 on the HPRA website.

Fee

Registration for the event will cost €85, and advance registration is essential.

Registrants can avail of an early bird price of €75 if they register by 01 March 2025.

Queries

If you have questions that you wish to be addressed by the presenters, these can be sent by email in advance of the event to sap@hpra.ie.

Further information

If you would like more information on the event or have other questions, please contact sap@hpra.ie.