Report 2023

Animal Welfare 4R Day

We know that working in animal research is both rewarding and challenging. That is why it is important to create an atmosphere so that experts working in animal research feel supported with their emotional and physical stress. Culture of Care programmes are being encouraging self-care, offering mental health improvement tools, prioritising animal welfare (e.g., through education, animal rehoming, etc.), and having recognition programmes to appreciate the efforts.

The most recent Animal Welfare 4R Day acknowledged the impact of the in vivo staff and their contributions. In addition, inspiring presentations from internal and external leaders were presented on:

• How openness and transparency about animal use in science and medical research can improve public understanding and acceptance
• Compassion fatigue from the perspective of a researcher working with animals and a manager leading other researchers who work with animals
• How to be resilient when compassion fatigue is present

Project name: Animal Welfare 4R Day
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