3R Blackboard: A platform for animal and organ sharing. (June 2022)
- Record Type:
- Journal Article
- Title:
- 3R Blackboard: A platform for animal and organ sharing. (June 2022)
- Main Title:
- 3R Blackboard: A platform for animal and organ sharing
- Authors:
- Czubala, Magdalena A
Eilles, Eva
Staubi, Andreas
Ipseiz, Natacha
Vogt, Michael
Zieglowski, Leonie
Ernst, Lisa
Tolba, René H
Taylor, Philip R
Weiskirchen, Ralf - Abstract:
- Since the embedding of the principles of the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement) in national and international regulations on the use of animals, scientists have been challenged to find ways to reduce the number of animals in their research. Here, we present a digital platform, called '3R Backboard', linked to a laboratory animal management system, which facilitates sharing of surplus biological materials from animals (e.g. tissues, organs and cells) to other research teams. Based on information provided, such as genotype, age and sex, other animal workers were able to indicate their interest in collecting specific tissues and to communicate with the person providing the animals. A short pilot study of this approach conducted in a limited academic environment presented strong evidence of its effectiveness and resulted in a notable reduction of the number of mice used. In addition, the use of 3R Blackboard led to resource saving, knowledge exchange and even establishment of new collaboration.
- Is Part Of:
- Laboratory animals. Volume 56:Number 3(2022)
- Journal:
- Laboratory animals
- Issue:
- Volume 56:Number 3(2022)
- Issue Display:
- Volume 56, Issue 3 (2022)
- Year:
- 2022
- Volume:
- 56
- Issue:
- 3
- Issue Sort Value:
- 2022-0056-0003-0000
- Page Start:
- 292
- Page End:
- 296
- Publication Date:
- 2022-06
- Subjects:
- Reduction -- organ/animal sharing -- 3Rs principle -- animal welfare -- software
Animal experimentation -- Periodicals
Animal models in research -- Periodicals
Laboratory animals -- Periodicals
Animal welfare -- Periodicals
636.0885 - Journal URLs:
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http://la.rsmjournals.com ↗ - DOI:
- 10.1177/00236772211067456 ↗
- Languages:
- English
- ISSNs:
- 0023-6772
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