Thursday, August 22, 2024
8:00 AM – 9:00 AM Pacific Time.
On Thursday, August 22, the Allentown educational webinar will feature guest presenter, Dr. Thompson-Iritani serves as AVP, Animal Care, Outreach, & 3Rs at the University of Washington (UW).
The 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—are fundamental principles in animal research aimed at enhancing ethical standards and scientific quality. However, their implementation often becomes a perfunctory task, failing to fully realize their potential.
UW challenged themselves to make the 3Rs more than a checkbox through strategic initiatives. Key approaches included fostering a culture of ethical responsibility, enhancing awareness, providing pilot funding for 3Rs-focused initiatives, and partnering with the 3Rs Collaborative (3RsC).
By prioritizing innovative methodologies and technologies, promoting interdisciplinary collaboration, and ensuring transparent communication of 3R advancements, UW researchers are working together to significantly improve animal welfare and research outcomes.
The goal is to embed the 3Rs into the scientific ethos, making them a continuous and dynamic process that enhances both ethical standards and scientific integrity. This commitment is leading to a transformative impact, positioning UW as a leader in ethical animal research practices.
Attend this session to gain valuable insights and discover practical strategies to empower your organization to embrace the 3Rs, ultimately enhancing animal welfare, improving research outcomes, and positioning you at the forefront of ethical research practices.
Cindy A. Buckmaster, PhD, CMAR, RLATG, will moderate this session.
This webinar meets AALAS and CALAS requirements for 1.00 hour of Continuing Education (CE) and may be used elsewhere where accepted.
Registration for this event will close at 5:00 PM Eastern on Wednesday, August 21.