The Comparative Medicine and Bioimage Centre of Catalonia (CMCiB) along with the Animal Experimentation Ethics Committee (CEEA) promotes a continuing professional development seminar program for staff working in preclinical research, with a particular focus on updating good practices in working with animal models to strengthen the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction and Refinement).

The seminars are free and open to the entire Can Ruti Campus, as well as to any users of the centre who may be interested. They are face-to-face seminars, primarily practical, aimed at addressing questions and providing knowledge on the various aspects that may affect the conduct of an experimental study involving animal models or their alternatives.

There are five sessions planned during the year 2026, which accredit two hours of continuous training each, for the maintenance of accreditation to work with animal models.

The sessions are free and open access, but registration is required at the entrance, and the capacity is limited. They take place on Thursdays at 15:00 and the language may vary between English, Catalan and Spanish.

• 21 May - The publication of animal studies: The ARRIVE and SAGER guidelines - Jorge Carrillo (IrsiCaixa)
• 18 June - Bridging the preclinical gap: the CAM assay as a validated alternative to murine cancer models - Gaël Roué (IJC)
• 17 September - Light in action: In vivo optical imaging for multidisciplinary applications in preclinical research - Guillaume Reveillon (Revvity)
• 22 October - Zoorganoids: A comprehensive organoid platform for OneHealth research - Gerardo Ceada (IRTA-CReSA)
• 19 November - Sample Size in Animal Research: Why Size Matters - Cristian Tebé (IGTP)

Program

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