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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.


New call for Horizon Europe projects: "Integrating New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) to advance biomedical research and regulatory testing"

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

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 that are accepted by the FC3R.

EVENTS

22.01.26 23e Symposium de la ComTech Les Gardiens du Bien-Etre : Mission 3R Paris (France) et en ligne

Les présentations des différents intervenants nous aideront à mieux comprendre ces enjeux et ces nouvelles missions qui ont transformé le zootechnicien en un véritable super héros.

22.01.26 Animal-free workshop series Addressing the Preference for Animal-Based Research Methods Online

Workshop No. 5 will feature Dr. Catharine E. Krebs of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine discussing animal methods bias.

26.01.26 Journée recherche translationnelle Organoïds from stem cells to diseases modeling Paris (France)

This event is organised since 2015 by the medical direction and was organised since 2007 by the former Center for Human Immunology.

NEWS

Louis Schweitzer: his work on animal ethics

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.

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.

Animal welfare at the heart of applied research

15.09.25

Solenn Percelay, Animal Welfare scientist, works to ensure that mouse welfare is integrated into everyday scientific and ethical considerations.