13th Annual 3Rs Symposium Day 1

Date: Monday, November 2, 2026
Time: 10:00AM ET - 1:30PM ET
Location: Virtual
Cost: Free
This Event is Recorded: The recording and resources will be available 7-10 business days after the event
Hosted by: Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)
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Event Overview:

Description:

This multi-day symposium will focus on reduction, refinement, and replacement methods to improve laboratory animal welfare while maintaining or improving scientific results. The goal of the symposium is to bring together experts and practitioners to share information and discuss new and practical approaches to the 3Rs.

  • Date: November 2, 4, 10, 12, 2026
  • Time: 10:00am ET-1:30pm ET
  • Virtual Webinar

Please join us online as we learn from the speakers and each other! There will be opportunities built into the program for attendees to ask questions, comment, or offer suggestions.

See the registration link for more information.

Audience:

Sessions are designed for investigators, laboratory animal veterinarians, care staff, and IACUC members and staff. Residents, students, and postdocs are also welcome!

Event Resources

See Also

You can access recordings of past events on the USDA AWIC website: https://www.nal.usda.gov/animal-health-and-welfare/animal-use-alternatives 

Scroll down to "Annual 3Rs Symposium" and click on the dropdowns to view available materials.

FAQs

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