The 3Rs Collaborative - 3RsC

11/01/2023

When we discuss refined handling methods with individuals and institutions, we often hear concerns that using a tunnel or cupped hands to pick up mice will take too much time.

But not to worry! Once staff and the mice are trained, tunnel handling and cupping take no longer than tail handling! (see: https://www.na3rsc.org/refined-mouse-handling-overview/)

In our recent survey on refined handling perspectives, over 60% of respondents stated that both cage change and handling time either stayed the same or decreased after switching to refined handling methods.

We have recently added this information to its own page on our website, and our Refined Handling Hub Overview page! This will make it even easier and more accessible for you, or others within your institution who may have this concern, to find this helpful information.

Learn more on our Refined Handling Hub to find information on time and other common concerns about switching: https://www.na3rsc.org/refined-mouse-handling/concerns/

10/31/2023

Have you been wondering if there is more you can be doing to be implementing the 3Rs, but you aren't sure where to start? We have a simple and quick solution for you!

You can participate in our $3 for the 3Rs campaign. This is an affordable and easy way to support us as a non-profit continue to guide others in implementing the 3Rs: https://www.na3rsc.org/?form=giving

Can't donate? That is okay! Sharing this post can also go along way, or sharing your favorite 3RsC resource from our website with a co-worker! https://www.na3rsc.org/

09/29/2023

We are excited to announce or next MPS workshop in partnership with IQ-MPS will be on Lung MPS! Join us on October 17th at 10am-1pm EST on Microsoft Teams to hear more from technology providers about lung MPS that are commercially available. Register here: 7a930cfb-0936-4cd8-88ff-ade092413e67@81a2e9ee-8eaf-4532-92a2-15eca7120774" rel="ugc" target="_blank">https://events.teams.microsoft.com/event/7a930cfb-0936-4cd8-88ff-ade092413e67@81a2e9ee-8eaf-4532-92a2-15eca7120774

09/20/2023

Make sure to tune into the 3RsC-MPS and IQ-MPS Gastrointestinal workshop we are hosting today! The day will feature presentations from a number of company’s commercially available GI MPS models beginning at 10:00am on MSTeams!

09/19/2023

The second webinar in NICEATM's series on GI models is tomorrow, September 20th at 9am EST, on the microbiome's effects on toxicity. Register here: https://ntp.niehs.nih.gov/go/gut-models-2023 You can then jump from one GI MPS webinar to the next, and join the 3RsC-MPS GI workshop at 10am EST!

09/18/2023

Our next 3RsC-MPS and IQ-MPS workshop is happening this Wednesday at 10:00am EST! This workshop will focus on GI MPS. Have you registered? Want to register, but don't have the link? Click here! https://t.co/gZ5nkJfL01

09/13/2023

Interested in making a big difference for the in a big way? Sign up for our $3 for the 3Rs giving campaign where we leverage the power of many to make big impact: https://na3rsc.org?form=3for3Rs

09/12/2023

National AALAS 2023 is just over a month away - the countdown is on! The 3RsC is excited to be travelling to Salt Lake City, Utah to attend this year. One event we are looking forward to is the Welcome Reception hosted by Tecniplast.! Put this one in your calendar!

09/11/2023

The first webinar in the NICEATM series on GI models is in 1 week! Follow the link to register here: https://tools.niehs.nih.gov/mtreg/registration/index.cfm?fa=c.register&meeting_id=51 and make sure you don't miss the rest in the series! Interested in learning more about these types of models? Visit our MPS page: https://www.na3rsc.org/mps/

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09/05/2023

Last week we had a fantastic time in Niagara Falls at WC12! It was amazing to connect with so many of you in person and see the impactful 3Rs work being done around the world. If you met us at WC12, let us know - and sign up for our newsletter for more! https://pages.na3rsc.org/subscribe

08/30/2023

Our refined handling e-learning course, in collaboration with , is now LIVE! This course is meant for anyone that work with mice in research. It outlines the methods and evidence for picking up mice using refined methods. Link to course:
https://nc3rs.org.uk/3rs-resources/refined-mouse-handling-course Photo: University of Washington