This course is aimed at researchers, technicians, students and research professionals wishing to discover alternative methods. It provides an introduction to replacement techniques, a fundamental pillar of the 3Rs approach (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement), which makes it possible to reduce or eliminate the use of animals in scientific research. Participants will discover the technologies and methodologies available today, as well as the promising advances of tomorrow.

Who is this course for?

Target audience

  • Project designers, Animal Facility Staff, Ethics committees

Prerequisites

  • No

Learning objectives

  • Defining an alternative method
  • Discover existing alternative methods
  • Understanding their benefits

Programme

  • Context and regulatory framework in France and Europe
  • Limitations and biases of current models
  • What are these new approaches? Terminology
  • What are the benefits, and in what context should they be used?
  • The international situation

Teaching resources

  • Theoretical contributions
  • Participatory exercises
  • Teaching support sent by e-mail

Assessment procedures

Assessment of knowledge in the form of a questionnaire leading to a training certificate

Prices

  • Sessions on the agenda: 120 EXCLUDING VAT / participant
  • Other: on request

Accessibility

  • Disabled access: Adaptation to your needs on request
  • Admission procedure : Entry questionnaire

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