The 3Rs Collaborative & the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research are pleased to announce the return of the popular, in-person discussion-focused 3Rs conference. 

 The conference will include a variety of 3Rs content with a focus on improving rigor and translatability in biomedical research through the robust incorporation of the 3Rs. We will explore the potential for integrating translational digital biomarkers, machine learning and non-animal technologies to advance rigor and translation. Presentations will address the use of current and emerging technologies to help guide future drug development strategy to advance next steps. In addition, the conference will discuss study design, animal methodology, and, as always, best practices to promote laboratory animal welfare.

Early registration rates close on March 31, 2023. Register today for the lowest rate.

Conference Agenda

7:30  AM - Registration, Breakfast, Networking & Exhibitor Browsing

8:30  AM - Opening Remarks and Updates from NA3RsC and NJABR

Dr. Megan LaFollette, Program Director, NA3RsC
Tom Leach, Executive Director, NJABR

8:45  AM - The Changing 3Rs Landscape 

Dr. Szczepan Baran, Chief Scientific Officer, VeriSIM Life

9:15 AM - 3Rs Opportunities & Tools Across the Research Pipeline to Increase Rigor & Reproducibility

Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, Assistant Vice Provost, Animal Care, Outreach, & 3Rs, University of Washington

9:50 AM - Networking Break and Exhibitor Browsing - Presented by Biomere

10:00 AM - Using Translational Digital Biomarkers in Practice 

Panel:

Dr. Sean Maguire, Director, Comparative & Translational Sciences, GSK
Dr. Jeetendra Eswaraka, Associate Vice President, Animal Care, Rutgers University
Mr. Guido Gottardo, Project Manager, Tecniplast

10:35 AM – In Silico Approaches to Enhance Research Development

Dr. Szczepan Baran, Chief Scientific Officer, VeriSIM Life

11:00 AM - Ethics, Harm Benefit Analysis/Risk Benefit Analysis, & IACUCs

Dr. Margaret Landi, Chief of Animal Welfare, Ethics and Strategy, GSK (Retired)

12:00 PM - Networking Lunch

1:00 PM - Applying Microphysiological Systems: What, Where, and Why?

Mr. Benjamin Cappiello, Chief Business Officer, AxoSim, Inc.

1:30 PM - Reduction Through Experimental Design & Statistics: Ten Simple Strategies

Dr. Penny S. Reynolds, Assistant Professor, Department of Anesthesiology, College of Medicine; Department of Small Animal Clinical Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine; University of Florida 

2:00 PM - Networking Break and Exhibitor Browsing - Presented by Biomere

2:15 PM - Refinement via Housing, Enrichment, & Procedures

Panel:

Rodents - Dr. Mary Ann Brannon-Vasbinder, Director, Office of Animal Welfare, Ethics, and Strategy, GSK
NHPs - Dr. Noel Dybdal, Senior Director and Distinguished Scientist, Genentech
Canines - Mr. Scott Schriver, Director North American Sales, Allentown, LLC 

3:15 PM - Culture of Care

Panel:

Dr. Megan LaFollette, Program Director, NA3RsC
Dr. Sally Thompson-Iritani, Assistant Vice Provost, Animal Care, Outreach, & 3Rs, University of Washington
Dr. Cindy Buckmaster, Scientific Advisor, Transnetyx

4:00 PM - Closing Remarks

Thank You to our Event Sponsors!

Interested in being a conference sponsor or exhibitor? 

Click here to view our sponsorship and exhibitor registration site 

Hotel Accommodations

Please click here to book our discounted room rate at the Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott located 315 Davidson Avenue, Somerset, New Jersey 08873, right next door to the Palace at Somerset Park.

Additional nearby hotels include:

Courtyard by Marriott

262-258 Davidson Ave, Somerset, NJ 08873

DoubleTree by Hilton Somerset Hotel and Conference Center 

200 Atrium Drive,Somerset, NJ 08873