The 3Rs Across Scientific Research
One meaningful day of in-person interactions with leading 3Rs experts.
An in-person discussion-focused 3Rs conference hosted by the 3Rs Collaborative and the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research.
We’re excited to create a new era of professional conference, emphasizing both high-quality speakers and facilitated participant interactions and networking.
Will we see you there? This is your chance to learn from influential 3Rs speakers, not just from the podium but also through conversation.
14 Expert Speakers on 9 Critical 3Rs Topics
3 Networking/Exhibitor Connection Periods
1 Facilitated Networking Lunch
Countless Lessons Learned & Connections Made.
This agenda will be submitted to AAVSM RACE to offer CE Credits for veterinarians and veterinary technicians in the non-medical category.
Check in at registration, grab some food, and connect with your exhibitors who provide critical 3Rs support.
*Note: exhibitors will receive access to the facility at 8am for setup.
In this talk, we’ll hear from a local speaker from University of Washington about the venue we are in today including its indigenous culture and history. Indigenous respect for animals and connections to the 3Rs will also be made.
In this talk, Neil King from University of Washington will discuss artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) techniques for developing new biologics (therapeutics and vaccines). These methods used early in biomedical research allow researchers to completely replace some animal projects, by reducing the number of candidate molecules that move into animal trials.
In this session, Helen E. Diggs, MEd, DVM, DACLAM, Senior Director for North America from AAALAC International will introduce AAALAC International’s new 3Rs Position Statement including reviewing its development, approval, and expected implementation during program review.
Visit our exhibitors to learn about how they can help you implement the 3Rs. Each exhibitor features a product or service that is dedicated to 3Rs advancement.
In this talk, Norman Peterson from Seagen/Pfizer will discuss using microphysiological systems (MPS) to de-risk toxicity and make decisions in the pharmaceutical industry, ultimately replacing some animal trials.
In this talk, *Nicole Kleinstruer director of the National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods, located within NIEHS, and the executive director of the Interagency Coordinating Committee on Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) will discuss governmental efforts to support and validate the use of non-animal methods (NAMs) and support the 3Rs.
*This speaker’s attendance is pending governmental approval. This talk may be substituted by one from Megan LaFollette from the 3Rs Collaborative who will discuss similar topics with a particular focus on the 3RsC-FDA cross-platform validation project of MPS.
In this panel discussion, Erin Yu & Ron Emerson from Vanderbilt with Jessie Janeczek, MS, Vice President of Global Sales, Transnetyx, Inc. will discuss the implementation of MyColony” at Vanderbilt. Participants will learn about how automated genotyping and colony management software can advance the 3Rs – especially the principle of Reduction – by supporting research rigor & reproducibility, reducing wasteful overproduction, and ensuring efficient use of vivarium space. The presentation also covers the initiative’s change management plan and cost recovery model and examines the pros, cons, and potential improvements.
Grab your lunch and join a table focused on discussing and making connections as related to one of the conference talks. Speakers will be distributed throughout tables to best facilitate networking among all conference attendees.
In this talk, Brianna Gaskill, PhD, 3Rs Scientist from Novartis Biomedical Research will discuss the results of a workshop training scientists to include sex as a biological variable. This work acts as a critical case study of how to implement better experimental design methods to support the 3Rs principle of reduction.
In this talk, you’ll hear from three speakers from two institutions (Sarah Thurston from Charles River Laboratories and both Shannon Ramsey & Melissa Reding from Allen Institute) that have built a positive 3Rs Culture/Culture of Care and learn about their success in creating staff behavior change to promote refined rodent handling.
Visit our exhibitors to learn about how they can help you implement the 3Rs. Each exhibitor features a product or service that is dedicated to 3Rs advancement.
In this talk, Amy Orsborn from University of Washington will discuss her efforts to apply refinement and reduction to her non-human primate neuroscience research through integrating positive reinforcement training, artificial intelligence (AI), and machine learning (ML).
In this final brief talk, Megan LaFollette from the 3Rs Collaborative will briefly highlight resources for the 3Rs programming and specific 3Rs strategies from the 3Rs Collaborative. She will give final closing remarks and ask all attendees to complete a survey.
We encourage you to stay for one final networking session until 5:30pm. Small appetizers will be provided and a cash bar will be available.
Note: Exhibitors will be allowed access to the space until 6pm to allow for move-out.
Registration includes the cost of breakfast, ample snacks/coffee throughout the day, and lunch.
Early bird registrations must be received before March 23, 2025 to get the competitive rate.
Registrations received after March 23 will be charged an additional $25.
Interested in being a conference sponsor or exhibitor for 2025? Click here learn more.
Exhibitors will have the opportunity to set up a small showcase on a folding table and have productive conversations with attendees in a small, intimate venue.
Current sponsor/exhibition options still available between $250-$750.
Sponsorship still available!
Sponsorship still available!
Intellectual House at University of Washington
Silver Cloud Hotel Seattle—University District
5036 25th Ave. NE Seattle, WA 98105
206.526.5200
Click here to reserve your discounted room
OR Call 206.526.5200 and ask for the ‘NJABR/3RsC’ rate
** CUT OFF DATE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS: Monday, March 24, 2025 **
The 3Rs Collaborative & the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research
Contact Tom Leach, NJABR at 609-337-4303 or leach@njabr.org