Discusses the 3Rs of animal research, teaching, and testing (replacement, reduction, and refinement), including the methods and technologies that support their application. 

Our guest today is Megan LaFollette, who is the Executive Director at The 3Rs Collaborative, where she advances better science for both people and animals. She received her PhD and Master of Science in Animal Behavior & Welfare from Purdue University. She is an expert in advancing the implementation of practical, impactful, and evidence-based 3Rs techniques. 

Additional resources: 

• The 3Rs Collaborative: https://3rc.org/ 
• The 3Rs Collaborative Initiatives: https://3rc.org/workstreams/ 
• CITI Program ACU Core Courses: https://about.citiprogram.org/series/animal-care-and-use-acu/ 
• CITI Program ACU Advanced Courses: https://about.citiprogram.org/series/animal-care-and-use-acu-advanced/