National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement, and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is a UK organization dedicated to improving animal research. It promotes methods that replace animals with alternative models, refine procedures to minimize suffering, and reduce the number of animals used. Its goal is to make scientific research more ethical and humane while maintaining robust results. The NC3Rs supports innovation in science, encourages best practices, and provides resources to scientists for developing animal-free techniques, ultimately balancing scientific progress with animal welfare.