The National Centre for the 3Rs
@NC3Rs
A UK-based scientific organisation dedicated to helping the research community worldwide to identify, develop and use 3Rs technologies and approaches.
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Have you published a paper in the past three years that could have, or is already having, a major 3Rs impact? Our 3Rs Prize is now open for applications. 🏆 Find out more and submit your publication by 1 May 2025: nc3rs.org.uk/international-…

In partnership with @BBSRC, we have awarded £400k to accelerate the commercialisation of 3Rs models. Find out more about the @ICUReProgramme, learn about the technologies and hear from some of the budding 3Rs entrepreneurs: nc3rs.org.uk/news/ps400k-aw…
Are you interested in 3Rs technologies in cardiovascular research or cardiac safety testing? Join us at our next Technology Partn3Ring webinar for opportunities to collaborate and access new 3Rs models. 📅 27 February, 15.00 (GMT) 👉 Register now: nc3rs.org.uk/events/technol…

If your research focuses on infection or immunity join us in two weeks to stay updated on non-animal approaches in the field, including organoids, human cell-based assays and virtual twins. 🦠Webinar registration: nc3rs.org.uk/events/non-ani… 📅 26 February, 13.00 (GMT)/14.00 (CET)

⏳ There is one week left to submit your 3Rs Challenge idea for the 2025 CRACK IT open call. Download the form today and submit to [email protected] by Monday 10 February: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/sponso…
⏰ The CRACK IT open call for 3Rs Challenges closes on Monday 10 February. If your organisation is facing a scientific or research challenge that could be solved with a 3Rs approach, get in touch to discuss and submit your idea to sponsor a Challenge. 👉 nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…
We have awarded £300k to advance the development of new approach methodologies (NAMs) to replace the use of birds in toxicity testing as part of the Wings of Change Challenge: nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/p…
Register now and join us tomorrow at our lunchtime NAMs Network webinar to hear from experts, ask questions and contribute to the conversation on new approach methodologies.
Interested in replacing in vivo approaches in safety assessment? Join us to discuss opportunities to apply NAMs under UK chemicals regulations in our inaugural ‘In Conversation’ webinar, exclusively for NAMs Network members. 📅 29 January, 13.00 – 14.00: nc3rs.org.uk/events/nams-ne…
⏳ Register now for next weeks’ webinar to learn more about using the ARRIVE study plan to efficiently record in vivo studies, supporting ethical review bodies, animal facilities and scientists involved in animal research.
Register for our webinar on how thorough planning and transparent recording of in vivo studies using templates like the ARRIVE study plan increases the quality of research data and can support effective harm-benefit analysis. 📅30 January, 14.00 – 15.00 👉nc3rs.org.uk/events/arrive-…
⏰ The CRACK IT open call for 3Rs Challenges closes on Monday 10 February. If your organisation is facing a scientific or research challenge that could be solved with a 3Rs approach, get in touch to discuss and submit your idea to sponsor a Challenge. 👉 nc3rs.org.uk/crackit/news/s…
Interested in replacing in vivo approaches in safety assessment? Join us to discuss opportunities to apply NAMs under UK chemicals regulations in our inaugural ‘In Conversation’ webinar, exclusively for NAMs Network members. 📅 29 January, 13.00 – 14.00: nc3rs.org.uk/events/nams-ne…