Starting with organoid models of the human liver, lung, heart, & intestine, it will later add the brain, thymus, & other organs.
(At #WC13, DPCPSI acting director Nicole Kleinstreuer noted how incredible brain organoid research is already underway at places like Johns Hopkins.)
🌍 Our team had the privilege to showcase our latest advances in developing #NAMs under the equator at #WC13! ✨
🔬 @georgaichinger.bsky.social – microbiome-competent biokinetic modeling
🧪 Blandine Descamps – prediction of emerging mycotoxins toxicokinetics
⚖️ Hélène Bigonne – sex-informed PBK models
AWI staff members Maisy Englund & Ashley Ridgway recently attended #WC13 Rio, an event bringing together scientists, researchers, policymakers & other stakeholders to discuss the latest developments in the field of alternatives to animal use in testing, research & education.
That’s a wrap on #WC13 Rio!
Next stop: #WC14 Seoul, 2027.
The movement for human-relevant, compassionate science is growing—and I and Science Advancement & Outreach are proud to be part of it. 💫
www.scienceadvancement.org
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Many of us got the opportunity to connect for the first time at #WC13!
As Justify co-founder @madelinekrasno.bsky.social wrote: “No one knows better the cost of animal experimentation, and no one is more vital in shaping the path toward science without suffering.” bsky.app/profile/made...
15/16
In the #WC13 session "Reflecting Human Diversity with In Vitro Models," researchers addressed efforts to incorporate human biological and population #diversity into #invitro models to improve their translatability and applicability. 👇
5/16
Screenshot from the linked PDF. The top of the poster entitled, ”Shaping the future of sepsis research with human-based models” by Gabby Vidaurre Ph.D. and Emily R. Trunnell, Ph.D. of Science Advancement and Outreach.
SAO’s Dr. Gabby Vidaurre’s poster on human-based #sepsis models was featured at #WC13! 🧪
Though travel issues kept her from attending, her work was accessible via QR code. Check it out here: www.peta.org/wp-content/u...
3/16
A photograph of the Rio de Janiero coast from the overlook at Sugarloaf Mountain. Overlaid is the WC13 Rio logo, the SAO logo, and the following text: “13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences. Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. August 31 – September 4, 2025.”
🌎 #WC13 is the largest biennial, international conference on replacing the use of animals in experimentation, testing, & education.
This year, I joined leaders in Rio to share updates, connect, & learn from innovators worldwide. 🧪
Read on for highlights! 🧵
#WC13Rio
Today, our scientist Chantra Eskes co-chaired the #WC13 Rio – the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences – discussing #NAMs and the 3Rs (Replace, Reduce, Refine) and sharing EU perspectives on regulation and science-to-policy transfer of human and environmental health.
We're at the #WC13 on #Alternatives & Animal Use in the Life Sciences in Rio! 🤩
Come chat with us about #RE-Place and how it can help you find alternatives to animal testing at poster #300 ✨
You can also find us at poster #299 to talk about how #AOP-based #IATAs can stimulate the use of #NAMs 🧪
Last day of #WC13 tomorrow! It’s been amazing reconnecting & hearing about global efforts to improve science 🧪 for humans and animals. Grateful for the great convos sparked by my talk on #AnimalMethodsBias on behalf of @thecolaab.bsky.social and excited to keep them going!
The @nc3rs.bsky.social contingent has ARRIVEd in Brazil for #WC13. Yesterday kicked off with the opening ceremony. Today join me in session 118: Ethics in action. I will be highlighting resources to support reduction and how ethical review bodies can use them.
Bom dia, Rio! 🇧🇷 Our µOrganoLab & 3R-Center Tübingen team is thrilled to join #WC13! Don’t miss the posters & flash presentations from Isisdoris (WAT-Liver-on-Chip & insulin resistance, #619) & Elena (first-of-its-kind #MPS Core Facility, #44)!
Save travels and see you in Brazil! 🌴☀️
Bom dia, Rio! 🇧🇷 Our 3R-Center Tübingen & µOrganoLab team is thrilled to join #WC13! Don’t miss the posters & flash presentations from Elena (first-of-its-kind #MPS Core Facility, #44) & Isisdoris (WAT-Liver-on-Chip & insulin resistance, #619)! 🌴☀️ Save travels and see you in Brazil!
International Conference on Alternatives & Simulation in Education
Aug 30 | Rio de Janeiro (satellite to #WC13)
Global experts will showcase humane, cutting-edge learning tools beyond animal use – from AI & XR to 3D models & NAMs training.
🔗 Program & registration www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
Graphic showing the logo for the 2025 13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences, a background image of Rio de Janeiro, and a photo of Emily Trunnell. The text reads: “3Rs Integrating 3 Worlds. Human, Animal, and Environmental Health. August 31 – September 5, 2025. Addressing animal methods bias in scientific publishing. Wed Sept 3 11:30am. Session #74. I am speaking!”
Attn #WC13 attendees: Don't miss this talk by COLAAB member @ertrunnell.bsky.social
She'll discuss what #AnimalMethodsBias is, the evidence for it, & how @thecolaab.bsky.social has been working to reduce barriers for #NAMs scientists.
Wed at 11:30!
www.animalmethodsbias.org/events/colaa...
A conference promotional graphic for the 2025 World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences (WC). The conference theme is “3Rs Integrating 3 Worlds: Human, Animal, and Environmental Health.” It will be held August 31 – September 4, 2025, in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The bottom text reads “I am speaking!” and there is a photo of Dr. Emily Trunnell.
I'm gearing up for #WC13 in Rio!
I will be representing @thecolaab.bsky.social with a talk on #AnimalMethodsBias, and my colleague Dr. Gabby Vidaurre will present her poster on non-animal methods for #sepsis research.
Hope to see you there!
www.wc13rio.org
