August 12, 2024
Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani to Present on the 3Rs in Animal Research
Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, the AVP for Animal Care in the Office of Research, will be the featured guest presenter for an educational seminar “Making the 3Rs More than a Checkbox”, taking place on Thursday, August 22, 8am-9am Pacific Time. The webinar is hosted by Allentown and meets AALAS and CALAS requirements for 1.00 hour of Continuing Education (CE) and may be used elsewhere where accepted. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to all attendees within a few hours after the webinar concludes.
“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.”
“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.”
Registration for the webinar closes Wednesday, August 21.