Best Practice in Non-Animal Research Methods
26 – 27 March 2025 | York
Take a look at how our first jointly hosted scientific conference alongside two of the leading UK funders of animal replacement research, The Humane Research Trust and Replacing Animal Research, went!
The aims of this conference were to bring together researchers from all career stages to share expertise and experience, showcase innovative technologies and approaches in action, and reflect on scientific progress that is helping to replace animal use across research and testing.
We also presented the winner of the Animal Free Research UK Outstanding Scientist Award and Early Career Scientist Award at the conference.
We were particularly interested in hearing from researchers in academia and industry working in areas such as:
- Animal-derived biomaterial replacement and advancing 3D models
- Cellular microenvironment
- In silico advances
We also welcomed participants working in other areas of animal-replacement, including education, training and career development.
Bio-Rad Laboratories, our headline sponsor, are a global leader in developing, manufacturing and marketing a broad range of innovative products for the life science research and clinical diagnostic markets. With 20 years of expertise, they produce high-quality reagents for bioanalysis – from recombinant antibodies, CAR-T cell constructs and fusion proteins, to phosphorylated antigens.
Stratech Scientific Ltd, who deliver fully defined, serum-free additives for cell culture.
Atelerix Ltd, who pioneer hypothermic gel-based technology to preserve live cells, tissues and viruses at room temperature.
PHCbi Global, a producer and supplier of laboratory equipment for preservation, incubation, sterilisation, cell analysis, and immunoanalysis.
PeptiMatrix, who have developed an innovative self-assembling peptide hydrogel platform for in vitro modelling.
Cellink, who deliver award-winning 3D bioprinters and carefully sourced biomaterials and bioinks.
Qkine, a manufacturer of bioactive proteins of the highest quality – including growth factors and cytokines.
Calibre Scientific, a global provider of life science reagents, tools, instruments, and other consumables.
Kirkstall Ltd, who have developed an advanced dynamic flow cell culture system that simulates physiology for studying drug toxicity and disease.
Radisson Hotel York, North St, York, YO1 6JF
Set in the heart of the historic city of York, Radisson Hotel York is a charming riverside hotel overlooking the River Ouse and near to all of the city’s main attractions. Within walking distance of York station, the hotel provided a memorable and accessible setting for our 2025 Conference.
