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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.

"Les utilisations d’animaux en degré de gravité sévère",
report by the FC3R advisory board.

Take part in the ERA4NAMs survey to identify European training needs in relation to new methodological approaches (NAMs)

Next webinar on October 15, 2026: La recherche sur la Faune Sauvage Non Hébergée


The new call for FC3R projects: "Développer et renforcer les méthodes de remplacement" is open !

Opal Short Note Challenge!
The Opal will be awarded to the next 7 short notes

EVENTS

25.11.26 Workshop Navigating the Conversation: Animal Research, the 3Rs, NAMs, and Public Trust Aachen, Germany

Satellite Workshop as a part of the 4th Annual Meeting of the 3R-Competence Network of North Rhine-Westphalia exploring this question through expert talks, discussion, and hands-on training.

26.11.26 4th annual meeting 3R Competence Network NRW Vaals, Pays-bas

Pre-conference workshop: 25 November 2026

01.12.26 Journée Recherche FIMATHO Implants et organoïdes dans les maladies rares abdomino-thoraciques Paris, France

Cette journée pourra notamment intéresser les cliniciens ou les chercheurs travaillant sur les organoïdes, la bioingénierie, les dispositifs médicaux, les maladies rares et plus largement les technologies pour la santé.

NEWS

Applying the 3Rs principle to wildlife research

14.09.26

Through concrete examples drawn from her work, Hélène Gachot-Neveu demonstrates how the 3Rs principle can be applied in wildlife research.

Towards responsible management and a reduction in laboratory mouse breeding

09.07.26

What are the key levers for reducing the use of animals while ensuring the quality and sustainability of experimental models?

BimmoH: the leading source of Human Models for Biomedical Research

22.05.26

This database facilitates the identification of non-animal technologies, accelerates biomedical research, and promotes the ethical principles of the 3Rs.