Choe BI, Lee GH, et al. Progress in Promoting the Three R’s in Korea: Efficiency and Consistency. ATLA.2013;41(2):191-194.


Abstract

The Korea National Information Center for the 3R's was established in August 2011, to enhance humane science and animal welfare in Korea. It is a national Three R’s platform, with the goal of exchanging knowledge and sharing examples of best practice, in order to help replace laboratory animal use in education and training. This paper briefly summarises the progress made and the challenges that have become apparent during the initial operation of the collaborative project. There is a need to recognise and manage the challenges resulting from policy changes, especially misinterpretation of the objectives by the decision makers at the participating academic institutions and the government. The collective power of this type of collaborative project can be used to leverage an on-going commitment to essentials such as consistent funding for operational and support staff, as well as allocation of the required space.



Author's contacts: bichoe@catholic.ac.kr

Author's keywords: CITI-KOREA, education, KNIC3Rs, research ethics, Three R’s platform

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