Promoting the 3Rs principle through quality science and education

The Swiss 3R Competence Centre (3RCC) promotes the 3Rs principle (replacement, reduction and refinement of animal experimentation) in Switzerland and facilitates its implementation in life sciences, focusing on research, education and communication.

News

03/02/2021

2020 3Rs Awards to researchers at universities of Bern & Zurich

To recognise their outstanding contribution to the promotion of the 3Rs principle, the Swiss 3RCC is proud to present its 3Rs Award 2020 to Prof.…

02/03/2021

SNSF starts National Research Programme NRP 79 to advance the 3Rs

On 3 February, the Federal Council launched a new National Research Programme entitled ‘Advancing 3R – Animals, Research and Society’.

10/27/2020

Jenny Sandström starts as 3RCC Executive Director

Jenny Sandström started at the Directorate office of the Swiss 3RCC on October 19th, 2020.

Research Funding

The 3RCC funds 3R research projects through regular calls

Education

Workshops and training material to support researchers and teachers

3Rs Resources

News and resources related to 3Rs and alternative methods

Biostatistics

The biostatistician task force provides support in study design & analysis

Culture of Care

The 3RCC hosts the Swiss Culture of Care Working Group

Swiss 3Rs Day

A 2nd Swiss 3Rs Day is scheduled for 2020