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Advanced development of minibrains: engineered Cortical Organoids
Wednesday, 07 June 2017 09:17Researchers from the Institute for Molecular Biotechnology (IMBA) in Vienna havecontinuously refined their brain organoids by using a polymer backbone on which the brain cells can grow. By this way, the simulated "minibrain" becomes more similar to a real human brain in its morphology.
Griffith College in Dublin conducts survey on implementation strategies of 3R principles
Tuesday, 06 June 2017 13:25In order to conduct a survey, the Griffith College is asking participants who have extensive experiences in the field of 3R methods. With the aim of evaluating the strategies and the level of adaptation to the 3R principles in the EU, participants from science, industry, 3R committees and animal welfare bodies are welcome to participate in the short survey.
Wyss Institute: lung thrombosis model on a cip
Tuesday, 06 June 2017 10:24A primary human lung alveolus-on-a-chip model was been introduced by the Wyss Institute of Biologically inspired Engineering of the Harvard University. It has been made-up by microfluidic lung alveolus-on-a-chip lined by human primary alveolar epithelium interfaced with endothelium cells. The cells were cultured under flowing whole blood.
Denmark: Funding for research into alternatives to animal experiments
Monday, 01 May 2017 15:59The Danish Forsøgsdyrenes Værn and Alternativfondet announce financial support for research into and development of alternatives to animal experiments.
Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology
Wednesday, 26 April 2017 08:51The international Eppendorf & Science Prize for Neurobiology is awarded annually to one young scientist for the most outstanding neurobiological research based on methods of molecular and cell biology.
36th Animal Welfare Research Award of the The Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture
Wednesday, 15 March 2017 19:34Applications for the this year´s research award of the Federal Ministry of Food and Agriculture (BMEL) are possible for researchers who work on methods to replace or reduce animal use. Deadline is May the 31st, 2017.
Dr. Hadwen Trust Research Funding Opportunity for Summer Projects
Monday, 13 March 2017 10:29The DHT Studentship & Fellowship schemes have been established to assist undergraduate or newly graduated students in gaining practical animal-replacement research experience by working in a laboratory environment.
Dublin: HPRA 3Rs Conference
Thursday, 02 March 2017 15:45The 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.
Spain: Skin from a 3d printer
Wednesday, 15 February 2017 15:30Scientists led by Prof. José Luis Jorcano from the Universidad Carlos III de Madrid (UC3M), CIEMAT (Center for Energy, Environmental and Technological Research), Hospital General Universitario Gregorio Marañón, in collaboration with the firm BioDan Group, have presented a prototype for a 3D bioprinter that can create totally functional human skin.
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