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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.

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


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

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

"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)

EVENTS

18.10.26 CONFERENCE MICROTAS 2026 Granada, Spain

The 30th International Conference on Miniaturized Systems for Chemistry and Life Sciences

20.10.26 SYMPOSIUM The validation journey of NAMs: practical examples in toxicology Berne, Suisse

Ce symposium organisé par le 3RCC et le Centre suisse de toxicologie humaine appliquée (SCAHT), vise à accompagner un large public scientifique et réglementaire dans le processus de validation des nouvelles méthodologies d'approche (NAM).

21.10.26 meeting Cell la vie Paris, France

The meeting “Cell la vie!”, organized by the French Society for Cell Biology, will take place at the Pasteur Institute.

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.