NRP 79 "Advancing 3R – Research, Animals and Society"
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The NRP 79 "Advancing 3R – Animals, research and society" wants to investigate how to advance the 3Rs (replace, reduce, refine) effectively, by identifying and addressing the potential, the challenges and limitations of the 3R approach. www.nrp79.ch
A busy first half year for the NRP 79 🐭🧪 New white paper on reusing organoids & donor consent, publications in top journals, the launch of our synthesis phase, and 500+ LinkedIn followers! More: www.nfp79.ch/en/9BM6JqLpr... #3R #AnimalResearch
NRP 79 spring 2026 update
NRP 79 "Advancing 3R" has had an eventful first half of 2026.
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The 3Rs principles (Replace, Reduce, Refine) have been the international standard for responsible research since 1959. More than 65 years later, they continue to inspire researchers. Experience new 3Rs approaches on 15 April at the 3Rs Fair in Fribourg! 👉 www.nfp79.ch/en/HNsPm8VyP...
3R Fair – Research meets practice
On 15 April 2026, the 3R fair will offer a unique platform for direct exchange between research and practice – be there!
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Les principes 3R constituent depuis 1959 la norme internationale en matière de recherche responsable. Plus de 65 ans plus tard, ils continuent d'inspirer les chercheurs. Découvrez les nouvelles approches 3R le 15 avril au salon 3R à Fribourg ! 👉 www.nfp79.ch/fr/HNsPm8VyP...
Foire 3R - La recherche rencontre la pratique
Le 15 avril 2026, la foire 3R offrira une plateforme unique pour un échange direct entre la recherche et la pratique – soyez de la partie !
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Die 3R-Prinzipien (Replace, Reduce, Refine) sind seit 1959 internationaler Standard für verantwortungsvolle Forschung. Über 65 Jahre später inspirieren sie Forschende immer noch. Erleben Sie neue 3R-Ansätze am 15.4. an der 3R-Messe in Fribourg! 👉 www.nfp79.ch/de/HNsPm8VyP...
3R-Messe: Forschung trifft Praxis
Am 15. April 2026 bietet die 3R-Messe eine einzigartige Austauschplattform zwischen Forschung und Praxis – seien Sie dabei!
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🔬🤝 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗰𝗵𝘂𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗳𝗳𝘁 𝗣𝗿𝗮𝘅𝗶𝘀 – 𝘃𝗲𝗿𝗽𝗮𝘀𝘀𝗲𝗻 𝗦𝗶𝗲 𝗱𝗶𝗲 𝟯𝗥-𝗠𝗲𝘀𝘀𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗙𝗣 𝟳𝟵 𝗮𝗺 𝟭𝟱. 𝗔𝗽𝗿𝗶𝗹 𝗶𝗺 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺 𝗙𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗴 𝗻𝗶𝗰𝗵𝘁! 👉 𝗝𝗲𝘁𝘇𝘁 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗲𝗿𝗲𝗻: lnkd.in/eBqZuAYW Weitere Informationen : lnkd.in/eQdT_uEi
👉 3R Fair – Research meets practice: On 15 April 2026, NFP 79 will host a 3R Fair to bring together researchers and stakeholders from public administration, industry, academia, NGOs, politics and public to share insights. Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1M8z...
NRP 79 3R Fair 2026
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Interested in learning more about current research approaches to reducing animal experiments? Browse our media centre and choose from 17 videos. 📚 News: www.nfp79.ch/en/7ERAsCeQ7... 📚 Media centre: www.nfp79.ch/en/beQp19ULz... #NFP79 #3Rs #shortvideos #research
Five new short videos online
How can complex research be explained in a few minutes? The new NRP 79 short videos show how. Fifteen videos are now online.
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Can Aztekin has been awarded not only an ERC Starting Grant for his project “Signal to Regeneration (SigReg)”, but also the Rising Star Award. 👏 We sincerely congratulate him on this achievement! 📚 News: www.nfp79.ch/en/k4imKybAN... 📚 Aztekin’s research project: www.nfp79.ch/en/2rsa2ga4j...
Double award for Can Aztekin
Double award for NRP 79 project leader Can Aztekin and his research on models that do not require animal experiments.
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In a current NFP 79 project, project leader Xiao-Hua Qin and doctoral student Doris Zauchner are developing a human-based model to study bone formation in Osteogenesis imperfecta (OI). Their latest project update shows encouraging progress. 📚 Full interview here: www.nfp79.ch/en/sjP4YxrH6...
Human-Based Models for Rare Bone Diseases: A New A
A project on Osteogenesis imperfecta connects clinical care and research — for better models and fewer animal experiments.
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👏 Presenting steering committee member Jenny Sandström She is responsible, realistic and receptive. But what motivated her to take part in the NRP 79 and how will she contribute to it? 📚 Read more about it on the NRP 79 Website: www.nfp79.ch/en/bI4aJhBuU...
People – «Responsible, Realistic, Receptive!»
Presenting the members of our steering committee: Dr. Jenny Sandström.
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As the symposium on November 27 approaches, Herwig Grimm talks about current developments in animal experimentation — and how science can contribute to a more informed public dialogue. 📚 Read more here: www.nfp79.ch/en/hqtu5T0SG... #NRP79 #3Rs #research #animalexperimentation
Stimuli for the future of research with animals
On 27 November, NRP 79 is organising a symposium in Bern on the future of animal experimentation and 3Rs research in Switzerland.
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🎉 50 years of National Research Programmes: science that serves society Since 1975, over 84 NRPs have been providing the scientific basis for solutions to the major challenges of our time.
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The NRPs develop solutions to the challenges of our time and foster dialogue between researchers, policymakers and society.
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Wie viel Leid darf ein Tierversuch verursachen – wenn er potenziell Leben rettet? Um Nutzen und Belastungen bewerten und gegeneinander abwägen zu können, bedarf es klarer Kriterien. Diese sind bis anhin noch ungenügend ausgearbeitet. #Tierversuche #Ethik #Forschung #3R
Watching the heart grow – in real time! 600–800 children are born with congenital heart disease each year in Switzerland. Instead of mice, Marco Osterwalder’s team at the University of Bern uses heart #organoids and AI to study heart development. See the video: youtu.be/0tUjkAOEpOY?...
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: Watching the heart grow - in real time!
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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Antibiotic-resistant bacteria kill 1.3 million people yearly, earning them the name "superbugs." As part of #NRP79, Andrea Endimiani's team at the University of Bern will develop a new model to analyze superbugs using insect larvae instead of mice. #Zophobasmorio Link: youtu.be/zWpJ40KXIPk?...
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: Beetles vs superbugs
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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Are you for or against animal testing? There have been four public votes on this issue in Switzerland so far. A team at University of Bern is analyzing media articles to explore arguments for and against, how they changed over time, and the role of the #3Rs. Link: youtu.be/YlVjvMI1GGk?...
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: Are you for or against animal testing?
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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Humans produce many chemicals, which are released into the environment. To ensure they’re safe, over 3 million fish are used annually for testing. A team at Eawag is working to replace these tests with new approach methods (NAMs) – with great success. Link: youtu.be/9WV1bVh06lk?...
NFP 79 – Advancing 3R: How to successfully implement new methods
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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How the law regulates animal experiments – and how it could be improved. Animals are treated contradictorily: They may be used extensively (e.g. in experiments) but should be protected from “unnecessary” harm. Margot Michel’s group at UZH examines this. Link: youtu.be/2IxgLNWvxWg #3Rs #Research
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: How the law regulates animal experiments and how this could be improved
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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What if we could unlock the secrets of embryonic development without using animals? Scientists at EPFL now engineer stem cells to mimic embryonic development in the lab. Project leader Alexandre Mayran explains his NRP 79 project. Link: youtu.be/KWySbqFgCqk #3Rs #AnimalTesting #EPFL #NRP79
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: A revolution in embryo research
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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How jelly helps reduce animal testing: Teams at ETH Zurich & Uni Fribourg developed a model of skin cancer based on human cells – no animals involved. Céline Labouesse (ETH) explains more in the video: youtu.be/vLaFKgPY1bs #NRP79 #3Rs #AnimalTesting #Research @ethz.ch @unifr.bsky.social
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: How jelly helps to reduce animal testing
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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How could the implementation of the 3Rs be improved? 📽️ Watch this new #nrp79shortvideos to find out more The 3Rs are widely accepted in science and politics. However, in practice, the implementation of 3R methods is sometimes difficult. @unibas.ch www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjr...
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: How could the implementation of the 3Rs be improved?
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You wonder what mice, going to the grocery store, and condensed milk have to do with animal welfare? 🍼 🐁 In animal experiments, substances are often administered to animals orally, usually via a feeding tube that is inserted into the stomach, which can cause stress and injury.