Bringing Virtual Control Groups to Life: Highlights from the 2nd VICT3R Consortium Meeting
March 5th, 2025What happens when you bring together over 120 scientists, data experts, and regulatory minds – some gathered in a conference room in Barcelona, others dialling in from around the world? You get two days filled with progress, open debate, and a shared determination to make Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) a reality. At its core, VICT3R is tackling a complex challenge: replacing concurrent control groups in
Welcome to the Launch of the VICT3R Website
February 25th, 2025We are excited to announce the launch of the VICT3R Website, which is now live! This updated website is a key resource for the VICT3R community, featuring comprehensive details about the project, our goals, publications, the latest news, and training resources. It will be the central hub for all project-related information and updates. As coordinators of our project, we would like to take this opportunity
VICT3R Showcased at the 2nd Commission Conference on Phasing Out Animal Testing
October 25th, 2024We’re proud to announce that VICT3R is presented today at the 2nd Commission Conference on the Roadmap to phase out animal testing for chemical safety assessments held in Brussels. Hosted by the European Commission, this event brings together leading experts with the aim to accelerate the shift toward animal-free safety assessments, guided by the 3Rs – Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement. The Commission’s 3Rs Roadmap is
VICT3R Kick-off meeting
September 30th, 2024The VICT3R project kicked off with an inspiring meeting in Barcelona on 26-27 September 2024! With over 70 attendees in person and more than 50 joining online, the enthusiasm and commitment to this transformative project were palpable. From the outset, participants engaged in meaningful discussions and brought forward exciting proposals, setting a positive and proactive tone for the project’s journey ahead. What made this meeting
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This project is supported by the Innovative Health Initiative Joint Undertaking (IHI JU) under grant agreement No 101172693.
The JU receives support from the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme and COCIR, EFPIA, Europa Bío, MedTech Europe, and Vaccines Europe and Instem Scientific Limited.
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