/en en Fri, 24 Oct 2025 08:18:04 +0200 Wed, 01 Oct 25 15:36:00 +0200 /en/news/suppo3rt-facilitates-the-integration-of-nams-in-basic-science-a-success-story Researchers from the ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� Medical Centre Utrecht have successfully expanded their in vivo research with New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) with support from the 3Rs Centre Utrecht (3RCU). Parallel studies were established in collaboration with international colleagues, who work with NAMs. Tailored guidance for researchers and other stakeholders has become more official at the 3RCU with the establishment of a support desk on NAMs: Suppo3Rt. 152546 Wed, 01 Oct 2025 15:36:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/significant-numbers-of-invisible-animals-are-used-to-produce-cell-culture-reagents The 2024 Annual Report on Animal Experiments by Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and the ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� Medical Center (UMC) Utrecht provides, for the first time, insight into the so-called ‘Invisible animal use’ in biomedical research within both organizations. 150116 Thu, 12 Jun 2025 11:40:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/number-of-animal-experiments-at-utrecht-university-and-umc-utrecht-declines-further-in-2024 The number of animal experiments conducted by Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and UMC Utrecht has declined again over the past year. 150094 Wed, 11 Jun 2025 11:08:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/introducing-the-cam-model-as-a-3rs-compliant-alternative-for-laboratory-animal-experiments At the UMC Utrecht Department of Radiology and Nuclear Medicine, the research group of Dr. Alex Poot is developing radioactive compounds for cancer treatment. These theranostics are tested on tumor cells, organoids, patient-derived tissue, and animal models. Our student assistant Soléne Feyzi explored an innovative, animal-free alternative: the chicken chorioallantoic membrane (CAM) model. 149896 Thu, 29 May 2025 12:41:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/3rs-centre-utrecht-launches-the-basement-membrane-extract-free-database Launch of Basement Membrane Extract (BME)-free database, hosted by 3Rs Centre Utrecht. 148687 Sat, 12 Apr 2025 20:45:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/update-on-humane-endpoints-website Following the launch of the revamped FCS-free and the interspecies database, we have also been working on an upgrade of another tool: the 𝗛𝘂𝗺𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗘𝗻𝗱𝗽𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗯𝘀𝗶𝘁𝗲. This e-learning resource is now also hosted on Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ��'s online platform and features a new interface! 147769 Thu, 13 Mar 2025 10:58:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/switching-to-fcs-free-media-worth-the-effort Bart Hameete, a PhD student at the Pharmacology department shared his journey on developing FCS-free cell culture media. 147607 Thu, 06 Mar 2025 20:48:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/meet-the-student-assistants-of-the-3rs-centre-utrecht Student assistants Anastasia Kondratyeva and Solné Feyzi introduce themselves. 144328 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 10:02:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/new-interspecies-database-offers-improved-accessibility The 3Rs Centre Utrecht is relaunching the updated and upgraded interspecies database. 144324 Wed, 23 Oct 2024 09:30:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/number-of-animal-experiments-at-utrecht-university-and-umc-utrecht-decreased-in-2023 The number of animal experiments at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and UMC Utrecht has decreased in the past year. 143229 Tue, 10 Sep 2024 09:13:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/respectful-dialogue-and-connection-at-the-conference-the-3rs-and-nams-all-inclusive On June 19, the conference 'The 3Rs and NAMs: all-inclusive?' was held at Jaarbeurs Media Plaza. Various stakeholders in the biomedical field gathered to discuss the 3Rs and NAMs. 142926 Mon, 26 Aug 2024 14:52:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/the-3rs-centre-utrecht-launches-major-update-on-the-fcs-free-database The 3Rs Centre Utrecht (3RCU), funded by the Triodos Foundation, celebrates the launch of a major update on the FCS-free Database. 141232 Mon, 10 Jun 2024 10:44:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/the-3rs-centre-utrecht-is-looking-for-a-student-assistant-communications Are you a student at Utrecht ľ�ϸ���Ӱ�� and looking for an interesting side job? Then apply at the 3Rs Centre Utrecht 140939 Thu, 30 May 2024 14:38:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/the-difference-between-replacements-and-nams-explained-and-animated The 3Rs Centre Utrecht launches an explainer animation video on the difference between Replacement and NAMs 139946 Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:12:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/prof-hartung-confirmed-as-a-keynote-speaker-at-the-conference-the-3rs-and-nams-all-inclusive The 3Rs Centre Utrecht announces that Professor Thomas Hartung will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference "The 3Rs and NAMs: all-inclusive?" 139447 Mon, 08 Apr 2024 10:22:00 +0200 Nieuws /en/news/meet-the-two-new-employees-of-the-3rs-centre-utrecht Project leader 'Online NAMs Expertise' Birgit Goversen and project leader 'Basement Membrane Extract (BME)-free Database' Melissa van Velthoven introduce themselves. 138878 Thu, 21 Mar 2024 09:30:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/dutch-national-growth-fund-invests-1245-million-in-transition-to-animal-free-innovation The Centre for Animal-Free Biomedical Translation (CPBT) will use this funding to accelerate the transition to animal-free biomedical innovations. 138587 Fri, 15 Mar 2024 15:00:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/prof-clevers-confirmed-as-a-keynote-speaker-at-the-conference-3rs-and-nams-all-inclusive The 3Rs Centre Utrecht is excited to announce that Professor Hans Clevers will deliver a keynote presentation at the conference "3Rs and NAMs: all inclusive?" 137193 Thu, 25 Jan 2024 08:25:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/ncad-ambition-statement-on-animal-free-innovation-in-immunology-is-launched The Immunology workgroup report identifies current New Approach Methods (NAMs), analyzes their benefits and limitations, develops future targets and identifies important barriers. 136371 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 09:36:00 +0100 Nieuws /en/news/future-of-animal-free-biomedical-research-conference-coming-up The 3Rs Centre Utrecht will host a conference on the future of animal-free biomedical research, in close collaboration with the Transition Animal Free Innovation (TPI) Programme. 136186 Fri, 08 Dec 2023 09:47:00 +0100 Nieuws