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Webinar Series for animal caregivers | "Creating the right environment for animal care" - Part 3

The third webinar of the new series on the topic of culture of care will take place on 21.06.2023 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CEST).

In the seminars, organized by a group of European 3Rs centers, expert speakers will talk about implementing a culture of care in different research settings and the problem of compassion fatigue. Practical advice on measuring impact and progress will also be addressed.

The series aims at animal caregivers at all levels and anyone who works (on a daily basis) with research animals. It offers the opportunity to ask questions of experts in the field as well as to participate in a broader discussion.

The webinars are held in English, but can also be listened to in German with dubbed translation. Participants attending the entire event will automatically receive a certificate of attendance approximately 2 weeks after the seminar. For this purpose, please enter your full name during registration.

Topics of this session:

  • "Avoiding compassion fatigue in the animal facility" - Megan LaFollette, The North American 3Rs Collaborative
  • "Culture of Care Charta" - Alessandra Bergadano, University of Bern
  • Followed by a panel discussion facilitated by the Swiss 3Rs Centre focusing around the provided case studies

Further information can be found here.

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Webinar Series for animal caregivers | "Creating the right environment for animal care" - Part 3

The third webinar of the new series on the topic of culture of care will take place on 21.06.2023 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. (CEST).

In the seminars, organized by a group of European 3Rs centers, expert speakers will talk about implementing a culture of care in different research settings and the problem of compassion fatigue. Practical advice on measuring impact and progress will also be addressed.

The series aims at animal caregivers at all levels and anyone who works (on a daily basis) with research animals. It offers the opportunity to ask questions of experts in the field as well as to participate in a broader discussion.

The webinars are held in English, but can also be listened to in German with dubbed translation. Participants attending the entire event will automatically receive a certificate of attendance approximately 2 weeks after the seminar. For this purpose, please enter your full name during registration.

Topics of this session:

  • "Avoiding compassion fatigue in the animal facility" - Megan LaFollette, The North American 3Rs Collaborative
  • "Culture of Care Charta" - Alessandra Bergadano, University of Bern
  • Followed by a panel discussion facilitated by the Swiss 3Rs Centre focusing around the provided case studies

Further information can be found here.

Funded by the Einstein Foundation Berlin

The Einstein Foundation was established in 2009 by the State of Berlin. The foundation’s goal is to promote science and research in Berlin at the highest international level and to permanently establish Berlin as an attractive location for science and research. In addition to income from the foundation’s endowment, the foundation also receives funding from the State of Berlin. Projects to be funded are selected by an independent scientific commission composed of renowned experts.