Research animals

Curriculum for the use of research animals

The curriculum for the use of research animals aims to support the next generation of researchers in gaining the education, skills and understanding of animal welfare needed to carry out these vital studies.

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Animals in research

We support the essential use of animals in scientific research.

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An evaluation of the Integrative Pharmacology Fund

An ambitious and forward-thinking evaluation of investment in in vivo research skills – with recommendations for the future of this important area of UK science.

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Blinding eLearning Resource

Check out this free online resource on blinding as an integral part of good experimental design.

NC3Rs EDA Tool

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research encourages more humane animal research and better science. The Experimental Design Assistant is a free-to-use resource to support robust and reproduceable experimental design.

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NC3Rs Calendar

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research lists upcoming events related to research animal science.

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