National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)

The National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is a UK organization dedicated to improving scientific research involving animals. Its goal is to minimize the use of animals through alternative methods, refine procedures to reduce suffering, and decrease the number of animals needed. By promoting advanced technologies and best practices, NC3Rs supports ethical research that balances scientific progress with animal welfare. It collaborates with researchers, policymakers, and industry to ensure research is responsible, humane, and scientifically rigorous.