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FOR A RESPONSIBLE AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH

REPLACE


REDUCE


REFINE

FC3R is the French reference center for all 3Rs-related matters. It aims to support responsible use of animals for scientific research and to promote alternative and innovative methods.

Consult The report on Replacement in France

Next webinar le 05.02.26: Modèles in vitro et in vivo de niche hématopoïétique

Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 10 short notes


New call for Horizon Europe projects: "Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)..."

Clémence Deligne received the 3R Research Award, and Candice Hackney the 3R Care Culture Award

EVENTS

03.02.26 Preclinical Rethinking Webinar Preclinical randomized Controlled trials (preRCT) - A new module in the drug development process Online

This seminar series brings together international experts to share insights on robust and efficient practices for responsible preclinical research, with the aim of bridging the translational gap and strengthening the research community.

03.02.26 conference Micro-nano systems - From diagnosis to organ-on-chip Lyon (France)

The CNRS Research Groups ‘Quantitative Approaches to Life Sciences’ and ‘MicroNanofluidics’ are jointly organising this conference dedicated to the use of micro/nanosystems for the study of life sciences.

04.02.26 WEBINAIRE Faire avancer la recherche contre le cancer sans utiliser d'animaux En ligne

Présentation des travaux du Dr Louis-Bastien Weiswald lauréat du 15e prix de biologie Alfred Kastler de la Fondation Droit Animal, Ethique et Sciences (LFDA).

NEWS

Ethi.3R: Harmonising the Expertise of members of Comités d'éthique

12.01.26

Ethi3R, national training project for members of animal experimentation ethics committees, has been a marked success since its first sessions.

FC3R's 2025 'Culture of Care' Award

12.01.26

Candice Hackney was awarded the 2025 'Culture of Care' Prize by the FC3R for her project, 'Impacts of rodent handling techniques on their welfare and reproductive parameters'.

Replacement Checklist: guiding funders and reviewers

17.11.25

The Replacement Checklist is a tool designed for researchers and reviewers to structure and assess the replacement process.