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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.

Next webinar September 18, 2025:
Tamoxifène : vers des administrations respectueuses du bien-être animal et reproductibilité scientifique

The results of the “Innovate, Replace, Share” call for projects are published.

2025 3Rs prize for “Culture of care” and “Research”: call for applications!

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EVENTS

23.07.25 ceremony 3Rs Prize ceremony Online

Join us to celebrate this years’ International 3Rs Prize winners, awarded by NC3Rs and sponsored by GSK.

29.07.25 Conference 2025 ANZCCART Conference Brisbane (Australia)

ANZCCART is two independent organisations in each of Australia and New Zealand committed to providing leadership in addressing ethical, social, cultural and scientific issues relating to the use and welfare of animals in research and teaching.

04.08.25 58th congress of ISAE A good life for all animals Utrecht (The Netherlands)

The overall theme is ‘Towards a good life for all animals’ and the program will host an exciting mix of plenary speakers, oral presentations, workshops and poster sessions.

NEWS

Six reasons to replace Basement Membrane Extracts in research

04.07.25

BME, widely used in advanced cell culture and organoid research, are derived from mouse tumors and present significant ethical, scientific, and practical challenges.

SimLife, a new 3R approach to surgical training?

01.07.25

This innovation, based on cadaver perfusion, is rekindling reflection on the future of educational practices and helping to reduce the use of animals.

XeMo, the substitutive Xenopus Model

19.06.25

A consortium of aquatic model experts developed a Xenopus model substitute made from laboratory gloves.