3R-symposium: Smart Science, Kind Practices – Advancing Animal Welfare Together

The Animal Welfare Body of Oulu Laboratory Animal Centre will organise a full-day 3R-symposium on Wednesday, 11 February 2026: Smart Science, Kind Practices – Advancing Animal Welfare Together. Attending the seminar supports your continuing professional development.

The symposium will be held at the University of Oulu, Kontinkangas campus, Aapistie 5A, Leena Palotie Hall (101A).

We invite abstracts for short oral communications and posters from doctoral students and other researchers. Doctoral researchers can earn additional study credits by presenting their work at the seminar

Oral presentations should be about the application of the 3Rs principles in your work, or at least include consideration related to the 3 Rs: How have replacement, reduction or refinement been included or advanced in your research?

Posters can cover any topic related to animal research. Considerations related to the 3Rs are encouraged but not required.

Submit your abstract by 12.1.2026 https://link.webropol.com/s/3RAbstractsOulu2026

Register by 6.2.2026 https://link.webropol.com/s/3RregisterOulu2026

Coffee is served!

An initial programme is attached.

Additional information:

Sakari Laaksonen (sakari.laaksonen@oulu.fi)

Hanna-Marja Voipio (hanna-marja.voipio@oulu.fi).

Organiser: Animal Welfare Body of Oulu Laboratory Animal Centre

Best regards,

Sakari Laaksonen

Sakari Laaksonen

Eläinlääkäri / Designated veterinarian

Koe-eläinkeskus (KEKS) / Oulu Laboratory Animal Centre (OULAC)

University of Oulu, Finland

Postal address: PO Box 5000, 90014 University of Oulu, Finland

Tel: +358 294 48 5097