NADIR Newsletter Released

NADIR – The Network of Animal Disease Infectiology Research Facilities

The new issue of the newsletter of the NADIR project has been released, featuring a Guide on National and International 3Rs Centres.

Accessing international sources of good alternatives tools and data can be an important part of applying the 3Rs.

Currently there are limited internet resources available for identifying the 3Rs centers across Europe and globally, therefore NADIR has developed a List of international 3Rs Centres as a resource for researchers working in large animal experimentation.

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Zeroing in on zoonoses

In recent decades the ease with which emerging diseases can bloom into epidemics has been only too apparent. Seeking to redress the situation, the NADIR project is in action to limit the spread between animals and humans.

(From: International Innovation – www.researchmedia.eu).

Infection Infrastructure

Preventing the spread of animal diseases across borders is a huge logistical operation. Dr Frederic Lantier, coordinator of the NADIR Project, explains to International Innovation how a network of European research platforms is improving methods of control and prevention.

(From: International Innovation – www.researchmedia.eu).

NADIR Newsletter Released

NADIR – The Network of Animal Disease Infectiology Research Facilities

The new issue of the newsletter of the NADIR project has been released, featuring:

• NADIR Annual Meeting 2012: The NADIR annual meeting 2012 (months 38 of the project) was held on the small Island of Vilm in the Baltic Sea, in proximity to the larger Island of Rügen, Germany

• “Animal Use in Research and the new EU Directive”: The Animal Use in Research and the new EU Directive Conference, addressed the ethical, legal and scientific issues raised by the new EU Directive (2010/63/EU) on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes.

• Highlighting the Value of the ARRIVE Guidelines: Developed by the UK NC3Rs, the ARRIVE guidelines aim to improve the reporting of animal experimentations to ensure the data can be fully evaluated and utilised by other animal researchers.

• Upcoming Animal Experimentations Conferences – International events: An update of the list of the most important conferences related to Animal Experimentations planned to be held during 2013 and 2014.

• Transnational Access projects – Call for Proposals: NADIR invites the Research Community to bid for funding to carry out projects within the facilities participating in the network.

 

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International and National 3Rs Centres: Rest of the World

Accessing international sources of good alternatives tools and data can be an important part of applying the 3Rs.

After covering the options available in Europe, the List of international 3Rs Centres developed by NADIR as a resource for researchers working in large animal experimentation identifies the options present in North America, Asia and Australia.

Find below key 3Rs information points.

International and National 3Rs Centres: Europe

Accessing international sources of good alternatives tools and data can be an important part of applying the 3Rs.

Currently there are limited internet resources available for identifying the 3Rs centers across Europe and globally, therefore NADIR has developed a List of international 3Rs Centres as a resource for researchers working in large animal experimentation.

This article will cover the options available in Europe, whereas the next blog entry will provide you the information related to the 3Rs centres present in the rest of the world.

Find below key 3Rs information points.

Animal Experimentations Conferences – Update

Find below an update of the list of the most important conferences related to Animal Experimentations planned to be held during 2013 and 2014.

3R’s, Animal Welfare and related Animal Infectious Diseases are the main topics treated.

Useful info include the link to the website of the initiative, date, venues and deadlines.

Animal Experimentations Conferences – Update

Find below an update of the list of the most important conferences related to Animal Experimentations planned to be held during 2013 and 2014.

3R’s, Animal Welfare and related Animal Infectious Diseases are the main topics treated.

Useful info include the link to the website of the initiative, date, venues and deadlines.

“Animal Use in Research and the new EU Directive” Conference Briefing

The Animal Use in Research and the new EU Directive Conference, held in Newcastle, UK (June 2012) addressed the ethical, legal and scientific issues raised by the new EU Directive (2010/63/EU) on the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. This new legislation, which must be implemented in the UK by 1 January 2013[1], has the potential to shape attitudes towards the use of animals in research.

Vanessa Ashall, Centre for Applied Bioethics University of Nottingham

NADIR: Pharmacological Refinement and Humane End Points Workshop

One day Workshop on Pharmacological Refinement and Humane End Points, organised within the NADIR Project, will be held at the University of Nottingham – Centre for Applied Bioethics (UK) on Thursday 15th November 2012.

The meeting will take place at the University of Nottingham City Campus (University Park). The event will be held at the University’s East Midlands Conference Centre and rooms have been reserved at the associated hotel (5 minutes walk from the venue).

Registration must be completed before 1 November 2012, by using the present Registration Form. Please complete it and send the registation form to Sheila Northover.