We’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 a game-changer, aligning European legislation (like REACH) with the latest in ethical and scientific innovations for accelerating the path towards replacing, reducing and refining animal testing for the safety assessments of chemicals. Global collaboration and data sharing are central to this effort, promoting the mutual acceptance of alternative methods across borders.
VICT3R is thrilled to be contributing to this movement! Supported by the Innovative Health Initiative (IHI), we’re developing Virtual Control Groups (VCGs) powered by AI, advanced stats, and vast historical animal data to cut animal use in toxicity studies by up to 25% and thus offer a smarter, more ethical alternative.
VICT3R Coordinator Ferran Sanz (Pompeu Fabra University) and Industry Lead Thomas Steger-Hartmann (Bayer AG) presented our groundbreaking work, showing how our VCGs align with the Commission’s vision for a future of reduced animal testing in safety assessments.
Join us on our journey as we continue to drive innovation in advancing alternative methods and support the European Commission’s vision for a more ethical and sustainable future in safety assessments.
