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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · 21d

@rspcalabanimal.bsky.social have produced a new resource for AWERB members on the task of providing ethical advice, including an online thought starter to help identify ethical issues arising from the use of animals in science #3Rs #AWERB tinyurl.com/38tks932

The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · 23d

Autumn Workshops - spaces available! 20% Time-limited deal - book now! Discount promo offer 📅 Book before 31st October 2025 🎟️ Use promo code: CPDSEPT More details in our newsletter mailchi.mp/ccb11d86ddf8...

The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · 23d

Spaces still available for this excellent scientific webinar later this week - register via link below 👇

NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · 28d

Join us next week to learn more about misconceptions around sex-inclusive research and how the Sex Inclusive Research Framework can be used by scientists, ethical review bodies and funders: nc3rs.org.uk/events/tackl...

📅 18 September, 15.00 – 16.00

📜 One hour of continuing professional development

A black mouse with a litter of pups in a laboratory cage.

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Nuno Henrique Franco @nunohfranco.bsky.social · Aug 20

"We need to talk about sexes"

youtu.be/zA12Txd8lDE

We Need to Talk about Sexes - Addressing the Prevalence of Single-Sex Animal Studies

YouTube video by Nuno Henrique Franco

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Universities Federation for Animal Welfare @ufaw.bsky.social · Aug 20

📢 The UFAW & AWRN seminar series: Influencing for Impact – Translating #AnimalWelfare Research into Law & Policy, returns on 18 September.

Dr Benjamin Lecorps and Dr Eugénie Duval will discuss: “Trials and Errors in Bridging Animal Welfare Science and Policy.”

🔗Sign up here ➡️ lnkd.in/eS8cK3PQ

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 20

Do take time to sign up for this excellent webinar from @nc3rs.bsky.social Our MD, Angela is really proud to be one of the co authors of this article The Sex Inclusive Research Framework to address sex bias in preclinical research proposals www.nature.com/articles/s41...

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Emily R. Trunnell, Ph.D. @ertrunnell.bsky.social · Jun 20

📢 Must-have tool for researchers, grant reviewers, & IACUC members:

💡 @replanimalres.bsky.social "Replacement Checklist" helps evaluate whether all possible alternatives to animal use in research have been properly considered.

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/re...

Why it works 🧵 🧪

Screenshot from linked webpage. The text reads: "Replacement checklist. How do researchers know they’ve fully explored all opportunities to replace animals in their work? How do reviewers of grant applications or animal licences know what to look for to be sure that all possibilities to avoid animal use have been taken up? What questions should they ask?"

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MRC National Mouse Genetics Network @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social · Aug 13

Claus Nerlov, from the @imm.ox.ac.uk and Haem Cluster member, was awarded a @wellcometrust.bsky.social Discovery Award to map the regulatory networks in blood cell production. This will provide invaluable insight for the development of better therapies for patients
nmgn.mrc.ukri.org/news/wellcom...

Wellcome Discovery Award for Claus Nerlov of the Heam Cluster | National Mouse Genetics Network

Claus Nerlov, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and member of our Haem Cluster, has been awarded funding from Wellcome to map the gene regulatory networks in blood cell production and […]

nmgn.mrc.ukri.org

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 13

Still time to register for this exciting Large Animal Research Network event - meet up with like minded researchers and animal care staff

Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA) @lasa-uk.bsky.social · Mar 6

📅 Save the date! The LASA Large Animal Rsearch Network (LARN) annual meeting will be held 24 - 25 September 🐑 🐄 🐖

Did you know that LARN is one of the LASA Sections? Find out more on the LASA website: lasa.co.uk/sections

#LargeAnimals #AnimalScience #Research #3Rs

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 13

Do you need a Home Office PIL? Is your busy diary making it difficult to attend scheduled face-to-face or live webinar training? Our online, on-demand webinars might be the solution you need! Contact [email protected] Visit www.learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk/courses/

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EARA @eara.eu · Aug 5

Ferret studies at @jhu.edu show past seasonal flu infections may offer short-lived, limited protection against bird flu (H5N1), echoing findings in humans.
www.eara.eu/post/seasona...
#Influenza #H5N1 #AnimalResearch #ferrets

Seasonal flu may offer some protection against bird flu, in ferrets and humans

Research from the US in ferrets shows that previous infections with seasonal flu viruses or vaccinations might offer some limited protection against the bird flu strain.Bird flu (H5N1) poses a…

www.eara.eu

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 8

An excellent resource for a variety of animal welfare reports and articles

Animal Welfare - the UFAW Journal @animal-welfare.bsky.social · Aug 8

🐱 This #InternationalCatDay, we’re highlighting Cats, a curated Collection from Animal Welfare featuring free to access research on #catwelfare.

🔗 Explore the Cats Collection here: www.cambridge.org/core/journal...

🔗 View all Collections here: bit.ly/AWJCollections

#AnimalWelfareScience

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Aug 4

Autumn Workshops plan your training & CPD See our latest newsletter for dates & book online Email [email protected] #CPD #Education&Training #Research #Animaltechnology Newsletter link here 👉
mailchi.mp/9d8c945c48ac...

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RE-Place, open access database collecting NAMs @re-placedatabase.bsky.social · Jul 31

The 3R Online Seminar Series “Alternatives to Animal Use in Research and Education: Refine, Reduce & Replace” will take place again this year 🤩

📅 Every Thursday from 16/10 to 11/22 from 3:00 to 4:30 PM

Check the program and find more information via www.vetmed.fu-berlin.de/einrichtunge...

Versuchstierkundliche Fort- und Weiterbildung

www.vetmed.fu-berlin.de

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Jul 25

Excited to send biological models trump cards from the NC3Rs office for the first time! 🎉

Created by @comeflywithjo.bsky.social via our public engagement awards, the game sparks discussion on choosing research models and replacing animal use.

📦 Get your free pack: nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resource...

Packs of biological models trump cards ready to be posted, alongside envelopes and NC3Rs stickers.

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NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Jul 30

Are you attending the 20th International Xenopus Conference in August? 🐸

Esther Pearl (@drejpearl.bsky.social) will be sharing our work and resources relevant to research involving Xenopus, including improving experimental design and refining husbandry practices: nc3rs.org.uk/events/20th-...

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 31

We are recommending that our learners studying for their
@InstAnimalTech
Level 2 and 3 Diplomas watch this great webinar focusing on Optimising Enrichment For Larger Species youtu.be/1kel8sjIgwE?... via
@YouTube #3Rs

Optimising Enrichment For Larger Species

YouTube video by datesand

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Jul 15

We've signed up to attend this #3Rs award ceremony online. Have you? ❓

NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Jul 10

🏆 Online 3Rs Prize ceremony, 23 July: nc3rs.org.uk/events/3rs-p...

Join us, Prize sponsors GSK and NC3Rs Board Chair Professor Dame Julia Buckingham to hear about the outstanding 3Rs impacts recognised by this years’ Prize, including non-animal derived antibodies and in vitro antivenom testing.

The picture shows in vitro techniques on the left, and a snake sitting on vials of antivenom on the right. Image credit: Steve Townsley.

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Prof Sam Illingworth @samillingworth.com · Jun 12

🐟😖 Fish suffer intense pain for 10+ mins after catch

New research shows rainbow trout endure up to 22 mins of severe pain when left to suffocate in air. Effective stunning could prevent up to 20 hours of suffering per $1 invested.

🔗 doi.org/10.1038/s415...

#AnimalWelfare #SciComm #Fish 🧪

Quantifying the welfare impact of air asphyxia in rainbow trout slaughter for policy and practice - Scientific Reports

Scientific Reports - Quantifying the welfare impact of air asphyxia in rainbow trout slaughter for policy and practice

doi.org

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Zebrafish Rock! @zebrafishrock.bsky.social · Jun 29

A parting gift to stay connected ❤️ 🧪

Starter Packs for #zebrafish Community:

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aRukon @arukon0.bsky.social · May 9

🔬 Transparent animal research is ethical, reproducible, and credible.

Want to improve your lab's practices?

Follow this 🧵 on the 10 essentials from the 𝐀𝐑𝐑𝐈𝐕𝐄 𝐆𝐮𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

#AnimalResearch #Transparency #ARRIVEguidelines #aRukon

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MRC National Mouse Genetics Network @mrcmousenetwork.bsky.social · Jun 27

Join us for Organoids Are Us 2025, a symposium featuring organoids, stem cells, cancer, inflammatory disorders and infectious disease.

📆23 - 26 September 2025

📍Glasgow, Scotland

Early bird registration extended to 18th July. Register below! 👇

Organoids Are Us 2025

Further information about this event including our invited speakers and conference programme are available in the tabs below. If you have any questions, please contact [email protected]

www.crukscotlandinstitute.ac.uk

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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Jun 26

🚀 New Online Course Alert!
Our HO Accredited training for L/E1 PIL AB Rodent & Rabbit is now ONLINE!
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The Learning Curve (Development) Ltd @tlcdevelopment.bsky.social · Jun 26

Do you need training for a Home Office PIL C Licence? Come and learn with us today! Have fun learning about aseptic technique and basic suturing with your practical assessment. Further details from [email protected] www.learningcurvedevelopment.co.uk/courses/

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Champalimaud Research @champalimaudr.bsky.social · May 14

🫀 Leading cardiac scientist Sian Harding joins our new #podcast #LeafingThroughScience 🎙️
From the #BrokenHeartSyndrome 💔 to the heart’s “mini-brain” 🧠 and lab-grown hearts 🧪, this is the heart as you’ve never seen it before!
🎧: rss.com/podcasts/lea...
🎥: youtu.be/00jc2JU97cc
@mitpress.bsky.social

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