3Rs in action: bridging the gap between policy and practice

The 3Rs in Action: Bridging the Gap Between Policy and Practice webinar highlighted how the principles of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement were being put into practice across modern research. Bringing together the UK’s leading 3Rs authority and industry experts, the session explored current policy developments, future funding directions, and real-world implementation through case studies from AstraZeneca.

Attendees also learned about emerging technologies offering alternatives to traditional animal models and took part in a Q&A focused on adoption challenges and best practice. The webinar showed how 3Rs principles were actively shaping everyday laboratory work, supporting better science, improved animal welfare, and preparedness for regulatory change.