This workshop will serve as a platform to share information and gather knowledge on topics related to the Guide. It will also serve to inform future updates and/or revisions to the Guide, including discussions exploring topics related to regulations, terminology, housing, dissemination formats, and other relevant topics.

Date: April 23 & 24, 2024

Venue: Virtual

Time: 9am-5pm EST

This workshop hosted by the USDA aims to provide an overview of the AWA and its regulations; an introduction to AWIC and other 3Rs organizations; a review of the 3Rs alternatives concept and guidance for where to find 3Rs literature and resources.

• Date: May 8 & 9, 2024
• Venue: Virtual
• Time: 1-4pm EST

This workshop hosted by the National Institutes of Health will bring together a diverse cross-section of individuals who promote scientific rigor and transparency and are invested in mitigating publication bias. Contributors include researchers, publishers, science societies and funders.

• Date: May 20 & 22, 2024
• Venue: Virtual & In-person
• Time: 8:30am-4pm EST

The purpose of this meeting is to showcase cutting-edge applications of AI that are transforming diverse areas of biomedicine and driving translational discoveries to improve human health. The meeting will provide a comprehensive landscape of how AI is impacting biomedical research and clinical practice today, along with insights into future directions.

• Date: May 1-3, 2024
• Venue: Virtual
• Time: 8am-5pm MST

Charles River Laboratories announced the launch of their Alternative Methods Advancement Project (AMAP) on April 16, 2024. The initiative is dedicated to developing alternatives to reduce animal testing and to drive the new standard for drug discovery and development. AMAP is comprised of Charles River experts in animal welfare, science, technology, operations, and advocacy.

The European Society for Alternatives to Animal Testing is hosting their annual congress September 18-20 at the University of Linz, Austria. 

The congress provides an opportunity to share scientific experience, get updated on the EU 3Rs policy and to discuss implementation of the 3Rs in academic education at the European and the international level.

• Deadline to submit abstracts: May 17, 2024