Name: Pioneering better science: Alternatives to animals
Start: 2026-05-20T19:30:00
End: 2026-05-20T21:30:00
Location: Hammerton Brewery Taproom

At the UK’s National Centre for the 3Rs, we work with the scientific community to drive forward the 3Rs of animal research. We help scientists replace their use of animals and, where this is not currently possible, reduce the number of animals used and refine the care of the animals to keep pain and suffering to a minimum. Using new and advanced technologies, scientists today have more ways to study human biology, health and disease without animals than ever before. Join us as we showcase the latest innovations and explore the future of alternatives to animal research.

Trust your gut (on-a-chip!)

Dr Tamas Korcsmaros (Associate Professor in Intestinal Epithelial Systems, Imperial College London)

How can scientists investigate the complex system of organs, cells and bacteria in the gut without using animals? Tamas Korcsmaros is putting state‑of‑the‑art models of human biology and disease into the hands of researchers by uniting specialists in gastrointestinal biology, immunology, microbiology and bioengineering. With a new centre providing UK‑wide access to organ-on-a-chip technology, up to 12,000 mice could be replaced each year for research on gut health, the microbiome, bowel disease and more.

Studying the brain in cyberspace

Dr Olga Tiurikova (Senior Research Fellow at UCL, Institute of Neurology)

The human brain is the ultimate biological computer – so what if scientists could replicate parts of it in the digital realm? Olga Tiurikova, together with colleagues and neurosurgeons, is developing new ways to study how brain cells function and interact on a screen. The computer model aims to replace animal studies of astrocytes – key cells that support brain function, from regulating blood flow to helping neurons communicate.

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