On April 24, 2025, an internal event was held at NIFE to mark Laboratory Animal Day. In 6 exciting presentations, some research groups presented their animal models and explained to interested colleagues for which of their research questions there are currently no alternatives to animal experiments. A major concern of the speakers was to show what contribution they make within their projects in terms of the 3R principle (avoidance, reduction and improvement). The aim of the event was not only to promote a transparent internal approach to the topic of animal experimentation, but also to support internal communication about animal experimentation and to make it easier for employees to communicate privately about this important topic.we would like to thank Tierversuche verstehen (www.tierversuche-verstehen.de), Pro-Test Germany (www.pro-test-deutschland.de) and the GV-SOLAS (www.gv-solas.de) for providing the public with information on the subject of animal testing, we share responsibility for animal welfare and progress. Together, we want to ensure that Germany remains a research location and prevent scientists from leaving the country. The relocation of animal experiments abroad would not only result in a loss of research and innovation in Germany, but would also mean that we would have no influence on the implementation of the animal welfare standards that are important to us.
