Replacing Animal Research

New year... Honestly, same us! But, the new year is a great time to reflect on what's important to you and where you want to spend your energy. At Replacing Animal Research, we remain dedicated to a world where no animal suffers for science. And we believe together we can get further, faster. Passionate about a better future for animals and humans, too? We've put together some New Year resolutions you can use to support animals in 2025. Will you be choosing any of these? Already made your own? We'd love to hear! #2025 #NewYearsResolution #NewYears #AnimalAdvocacy

The Replacing Animal Research team is logging off until the new year (off socials anyway; we'll still be beavering away behind the scenes for a while yet!) This year has been huge for us. We've: - Changed our name after over 50 years as FRAME! - Seen a new government elected with a manifesto promise to phase out animal testing - Funded some incredible research - Spoke up and down the country to researchers, policymakers, and decision-makers about replacing animals in medical experiments. Now, we need a little bit of time to relax and recharge so we can hit the ground running in 2025. How has 2024 treated you and your goals? #Charity #NewLook #NewBrand

Writing your Christmas card list? Did you know, we have a range of corporate and individual e-cards available through DontSendMeACard.com? It's a more environmentally friendly option and every penny supports a future where no animal suffers for science. Which is your favourite Replacing Animal Research Christmas card? https://lnkd.in/gTdrJyZ6

Non-animal methods are often associated with high-tech solutions… But do they need to be? ATLA's Technical Editor Rita shares that sometimes, it's about using what we already have and getting creative. We'd love to know your thoughts! What's the most innovative non-animal method you've heard of? Has your lab managed to do something new using techniques and equipment you already had? https://lnkd.in/epp9vi36

Congratulations to Katharina Wirsig, Hanna Glasebach, Juan Nicolas Bejarano Rios, and Isidora Loncarevic on winning the EUSAAT Best Talk Award presented by ATLA! The winners have won a year-long subscription to ATLA, an online shopping voucher, and a huge round of applause from the entire Replacing Animal Research team. Swipe through to learn more about their incredible work supporting a future where no animal suffers for science. #EUSAAT #3Rs #NAMs #NATs

🐇 Avon and Replacing Animal Research: Advancing Cruelty-Free Innovation 🐇 As part of Natura &Co’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, Avon continues its partnership with Replacing Animal Research (formerly FRAME) to champion cruelty-free beauty. This collaboration focuses on developing and implementing advanced, ethical alternatives to animal testing, such as cell-based systems, artificial tissue, and computer modelling, ensuring product safety without animal research. 🧪✨ This partnership highlights Avon’s dedication to driving meaningful change within the beauty industry, aligning with Natura &Co’s mission to lead the way toward a more compassionate and sustainable future. Together with Replacing Animal Research, Avon is contributing to scientific innovation that prioritises ethics and sustainability. Discover more about Replacing Animal Research here: https://lnkd.in/eCYU24Uf #CrueltyFreeBeauty #ReplacingAnimalResearch #InnovationForGood #BeautyWithPurpose #CompassionateScience

Just over two weeks left to take advantage of our early-bird pricing, including special prices for early-career researchers! • Are you wondering how you or your group can shift current research practice towards new approach methodologies and animal-free research? • Do you want to build your knowledge base and expertise by sharing best practices in animal replacement methods and technologies? • Do you have a burning question regarding replacing animals in your research, but don’t know who to ask? • Do you want to make new connections? Our conference, hosted by Replacing Animal Research, The Humane Research Trust, and Animal Free Research UK is the perfect place for you then! Hosted over two days in historic York, we aim to bring together researchers from all career stages to share expertise and experience, showcase innovative technologies and approaches in action, and reflect on scientific progress that is helping to replace animal use across research and testing. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/efDkfPzA #NAMs #NATs #3Rs

🐇 Avon and Replacing Animal Research: Advancing Cruelty-Free Innovation 🐇 As part of Natura &Co’s commitment to sustainable and ethical practices, Avon continues its partnership with Replacing Animal Research (formerly FRAME) to champion cruelty-free beauty. This collaboration focuses on developing and implementing advanced, ethical alternatives to animal testing, such as cell-based systems, artificial tissue, and computer modelling, ensuring product safety without animal research. 🧪✨ This partnership highlights Avon’s dedication to driving meaningful change within the beauty industry, aligning with Natura &Co’s mission to lead the way toward a more compassionate and sustainable future. Together with Replacing Animal Research, Avon is contributing to scientific innovation that prioritises ethics and sustainability. Discover more about Replacing Animal Research here: https://lnkd.in/eCYU24Uf #CrueltyFreeBeauty #ReplacingAnimalResearch #InnovationForGood #BeautyWithPurpose #CompassionateScience

Do we need a curriculum reform? Short answer: yes! Longer answer: Yes, and our Head of Policy and Programmes Amy Beale explains why in our latest blog, including how some very simple changes could make a huge difference. We'd love to know what your experience was like learning about animal research at school. https://lnkd.in/gCjck44U

When is an animal an animal? This might seem like an obvious question to you, but if we dig a little deeper, it becomes more complex than we might imagine. For example: did you know, the United States of America doesn't count mice as animals in their animal research statistics? Confusing, right? While people might have less than complimentary nicknames for mice like "pests", we generally all agree they're animals. But it might be less confusing when we start to question why. Mice are the most commonly used animal in research, worldwide. By not legally classifying them as animals in research: - Statistics look like fewer animals are used - Mice may have less legal protections when they are used in research Sometimes what is, and isn't, an animal is purely political or based on technicalities. Great Britain has similar issues where, despite recognising their sentience, many invertebrate animals have little legal protection in scientific research. So, what can we do? We can champion ALL animals, human and non-human, whatever their legal status, and fight for a future where no animal suffers for science. #AnimalRightsDay #InternationalAnimalRights #AnimalRights