The 13th annual FELASA Congress will be taking place in Brussels from June 13-16. With sessions discussing a wide range of topics in animal research, it is the place to be for information sharing on best practices in laboratory animal science, welfare and policy. EARA will share booth N001 with the Belgian Council for Laboratory Animal Science (BCLAS), the […]
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EC Conference: Case study submissions
In response to the European Citizen’s Initiative ‘Stop Vivisection’ in March 2015, the European Commission is organising a scientific conference entitled ‘Non-Animal Approaches – The Way Forward’ in Brussels on 6-7 December 2016. At the conference, scientists will be discussing the values and limitations of animal models, the present and future of research models, approaches to implement and accelerate the 3Rs, […]
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Studying the Zika virus in rhesus macaques
The 2016 Olympic Games are due to begin in Rio de Janeiro this weekend. In the lead-up to this year’s Games, the Zika virus has never been far from the headlines. A number of top golfers and basketball players have decided to pull out and other athletes have also expressed their concerns, despite the risk […]
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Concordat on Openness in Animal Research launched in Spain
A Concordat on Openness in Animal Research in Spain was launched yesterday in Madrid. The Acuerdo de transparencia sobre el uso de animales en experimentación científica en España (‘Transparency agreement on the use of animals in scientific experimentation in Spain’), has been developed by Spain’s Confederation of Scientific Societies (COSCE) in collaboration with EARA’s Emma […]
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Scientists’ engagement in animal research policy-making – Lab Animal Europe column
The November issue of Lab Animal Europe magazine features an Outreach article written by Emma Martinez, EARA’s Communications and Policy Officer. In this article, also published in Lab Animal (US), Emma discusses how the European Citizens’ Initiative ‘Stop vivisection’ and the review of Directive 2010/63/EU converge on the European Commission scientific conference ‘Non-Animal Approaches – The Way Forward’ […]
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European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing: 10 years of promoting development and acceptance of alternatives
The European Directive 2010/63 that protects animals required for scientific purposes was enforced in Member states in 2012. The Directive introduced the 3R principles of replacement, reduction and refinement of animal procedures into regulation. The scientific community has recognised the Directive as the world’s most progressive and stringent framework seeking to ensure high animal welfare […]
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Max Planck Society publishes White Paper on animal research
On Thursday 12 January the Max Planck Society (MPS) in Germany published a White Paper in which it outlines key ethical issues surrounding the use of animals in basic research. The Senate of the MPS has adopted the white paper as a declaration of principle. The White Paper states why animal research is still a […]
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Job vacancy: Digital Media Officer
Digital Media Officer position at the European Animal Research Association EARA is looking for a Digital Media Officer to manage our social media presence and other digital channels. The candidate will be required to work for a minimum of 3 days per week (with the possibility to expand to 5 days) in our office in […]
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Research with dogs develops an artificial pancreas to treat diabetes
This post was originally published in Speaking or Research website White Coat Waste is a conservative animal rights organization devoted to the elimination of animal research. Its first target is biomedical research conducted using dogs at the US Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). Unfortunately, this campaign is gaining traction. While White Coat Waste is supported […]
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A trans-Atlantic transparency gap on animal experiments
This article was originally published in Science on 14 July 2017 The launch last month of a website called LabAnimalTour.org, which showcases animal experiments at several prominent institutions in the United Kingdom, is part of a trend toward increasing openness by researchers in a country that 2 decades ago was riven by sometimes-violent animal rights […]
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Vacancy: Communications and Media Manager
Responsible to: Executive Director Salary: £33,000 – £36,000 per annum (dependent on experience). Benefits: 25 days’ paid holiday per year, employer contribution to pension, plus some international travel Contract: Permanent, full-time (35 hours a week) Located: Central London The European Animal Research Association (EARA) EARA is a European organisation that communicates and advocates biomedical research […]
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Belgian research organisations unite in support of animal research
We are proud to announce the release today of a Statement in support of animal research and a transparent approach in Belgium to mark World Day for Laboratory Animals (April 24th). Signed by 24 research organisations, the statement sees public and private research institutions from all three regions in Belgium unite in a pledge for openness on animal […]
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Dutch animal research statistics: 18% more procedures than in 2013
The Netherlands Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (Nederlandse Voedsel- en Warenautoriteit, NVWA) published Zo doende 2014, its annual report of animal research in the Netherlands, yesterday. The number of animals used is 17.9% higher than in 2013. Despite the annual report containing revised numbers for 2013, direct comparison is difficult due to new reporting […]
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European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing: 10 years of promoting development and acceptance of alternatives
The European Directive 2010/63 that protects animals required for scientific purposes was enforced in Member states in 2012. The Directive introduced the 3R principles of replacement, reduction and refinement of animal procedures into regulation. The scientific community has recognised the Directive as the world’s most progressive and stringent framework seeking to ensure high animal welfare […]
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The last airline flying – Lab Animal column
The March issue of Lab Animal magazine features an Outreach column written by Kirk Leech, our Executive Director. In this month’s column, the first of a series of contributions to Lab Animal, Kirk talks about the importance of transportation of laboratory animals in making sure that responsible life-saving medical research using animals can take place. You can read […]
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Belgian researchers respond to misinformation about animal testing in an open letter
In response to recent misinformation about the use of animal experiments on the French-speaking television channel RTBF (9 November) in Belgium, a group of researchers from the Université libre de Bruxelles (ULB), Université catholique de Louvain (UCL), University of Liège, Université de Mons (UMons) and the University of Namur (UNAMUR) have written an open letter. […]
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EARA backs UK commitment to animal welfare
The European Animal Research Association (EARA) has backed the UK government’s recent statements on its commitment to animal welfare. The UK Parliament recently voted not to carry over Article 13 of the Lisbon treaty into UK law as part of Brexit legislation – Article 13 states that ‘since animals are sentient beings, [countries must] pay […]
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Animal research – a debate between a primate researcher and an opponent
This article was first printed in Spiegel on 28 December 2017 and is reprinted here in the English translation. A moderated debate between Prof. Stefan Treue, (pictured below) animal physiologist, neuroscientist and director of the German Primate Center – Leibniz Institute for Primate Research in Göttingen and Jörg Luy, philosopher, veterinarian and animal ethicist at […]
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Join the Webinar on steps to transparency and openness in the U.S.
FREE WEBINAR Tuesday, 6 February, 11am (U.S.Eastern) Topic: How to advance public acceptance of research with animals in the U.S. through greater transparency and openness. Joining details The National Primate Research Centers is hosting this webinar as a precursor to more detailed discussions at the 5th International Basel Declaration Society Conference in San Francisco, February 14-15. […]
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Max Delbrück Center stands in support of important research study
A world-renowned German biomedical research institution has responded strongly to criticism from an activist group that has targeted one of its researchers. Activist group Ärzte gegen Tierversuche (Doctors Against Animal Experiments) protested about the research of Prof. Gary Lewin and his team, at the Max Delbrück Center for Molecular Medicine (MDC), Berlin, describing it as […]
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