The HPRA is the competent authority in Ireland responsible for the implementation of EU legislation (Directive 2010/63/EU) for the protection of animals used for scientific purposes. The section within the HPRA specifically responsible for the implementation of the Directive is called the Scientific Animal Protection (SAP) section. The SAP team within the HPRA are committed to ensuring that the care and use of animals for scientific purposes is in line with the 3R principles (replacement, reduction and refinement). In order to enhance awareness of the 3Rs amongst the research community in Ireland and beyond the HPRA is planning to host a 3Rs information day on May 17th, 2017.
The principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) were developed over 50 years ago as a framework for humane animal research. They have subsequently become embedded in national and international legislation regulating the use of animals in scientific procedures.
The draft agenda shows, amongst others, some interesting speakers, for instance Prof. Maurice Wheelan, the leader of the European validation authority EURL ECVAM and Dr. Aidan Murphy from Ipsen who will introduce a case study on replacement for animal use for botox product testing.
Location: Croke Park, Dublin
When: May 17th, 2017, 9.30 am - 6 pm
Fees: The fee to attend is €75 per person or €150 for three people.
Read more here:
http://www.hpra.ie/homepage/veterinary/veterinary-news-events/item?t=/hpra-3rs-conference-17th-may-2017-croke-park-dublin&id=23a00726-9782-6eee-9b55-ff00008c97d0
Dr. rer. nat.
Menschen für Tierrechte - Tierversuchsgegner Rheinland-Pfalz e.V.