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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.

Next webinar le 15.01.26 :Alternatives à l'immunisation d'animaux pour la découverte et la production d'anticorps pour la recherche

Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 10 short notes that are accepted by the FC3R.

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


The COST Action IMPROVE launches the survey NAM expert pool Database

Consult The report on Replacement in France

EVENTS

12.01.26 Workshop Assessing, Preventing and Alleviating Post-Operative Pain in Rodents and Rabbits Online

Preventing and alleviating post-operative pain is a fundamental responsibility for everyone working with laboratory animals. This workshop on this topic will run again on 12th–15th January.

13.01.26 Preclinical Rethinking Webinar Reproducibility toolkit:"statcheck" & cell line authentication 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.

14.01.26 Meeting 5th Italian Zebrafish Meeting Trento (Italie)

This meeting will serve as a vibrant forum for presenting and discussing the latest advances in zebrafish research both within Italy and internationally.

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.