FOR A RESPONSIBLE AND INNOVATIVE RESEARCH
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
Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 10 short notes that are accepted by the FC3R.
The call for projects "Refinement" is open !
The COST Action IMPROVE launches the survey NAM expert pool Database
Next webinar le 11.12.25 :
Évaluation de la gravité des procédures : enjeux et méthodologie
The "NRP 79 – Advancing 3R" is organising a scientific symposium on the future of animal-based research and 3R research in Switzerland.
Session 1: Monitoring Matters: From Vital Signs to Better Research – The Role of Intraoperative Monitoring in Rodent Surgery 3R (Marc Zünd, Vigilitech AG) Session 2: Refinement in Focus: Bias Reduction through iMouse Retrofit for Modern Animal Husbandry (Janine Kah & Mirko Lampe, iMouse GmbH)
17.11.25
A humanist and unifier, Louis Schweitzer was renowned for his commitment to the animal cause and his involvement in the FC3R to promote the 3Rs.
17.11.25
The Replacement Checklist is a tool designed for researchers and reviewers to structure and assess the replacement process.
15.09.25
Solenn Percelay, Animal Welfare scientist, works to ensure that mouse welfare is integrated into everyday scientific and ethical considerations.
