Theme: The Replacement Debate: Science, Limitations & Public Trust

Are you an Establishment Licence Holder (PELh) responsible for overseeing animal research within the UK? Join us for an exclusive workshop, organised by the LASA PELH Committee, to explore the critical topic of replacement animal models and their current limitations. 

Workshop Overview

While advancements in replacement models continue to progress, the question remains: How do we encourage updates, what are their current limitations, and how do we communicate the message of essential animal research integrated with alternative systems? This workshop will provide an in-depth discussion on the challenges and future directions in replacement methodologies under the Animal (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986, as regulated by ASRU. 

Key Themes

• Future pathways: What is current and next for replacement methodologies? 
• Identifying the limitations of current replacement models 
• Communicating the need for animal models to the public and stakeholders 
• Institutional approaches to replacement 
• Insights from key organisations, such as the NC3Rs and Replacing Animal Research 
• Government policy updates on the “Roadmap for Replacement” 
• The latest public opinion on animal research  

This workshop is designed not as a showcase of replacement models but as a critical discussion on their use, current limitations, future directions, and the continued necessity for whole-animal models in specific research areas. 

At the end of the event there will be an informal networking session with other PELhs over drinks.

The full scientific programme will be published soon.