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Megan LaFollette, MS, PhD

The 3Rs Collaborative

Dr. Megan LaFollette is Executive Director of the 3Rs Collaborative, leading a global network of 100+ volunteers to advance replacement, reduction, and refinement in animal research. With over a decade of experience, she champions evidence-based strategies like refined mouse handling, workplace wellness, and microphysiological systems. She earned her PhD in Animal Behavior and Welfare from Purdue University and serves on the AVMA’s steering committee for human-animal interactions. Driven by a belief in collaboration, Dr. LaFollette works to improve science for both people and animals.

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3Rs Certificate Course 3Rs Certificate Course
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Introduces you to key information about, and tools to use, the 3Rs of animal research.

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On Tech Ethics Podcast - 3Rs Technologies in Animal Research On Tech Ethics Podcast - 3Rs Technologies in Animal Research
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Season 1 - Episode 28
Discusses the 3Rs of animal research, teaching, and testing.

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An Introduction to Non-Animal Replacements An Introduction to Non-Animal Replacements
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Series: Webinars

Covers different categories of replacements, considerations for various personnel, and references for further learning.

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On Research Podcast - Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research On Research Podcast - Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research
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Season 3 - Episode 10
Discusses the practical applications of the 3Rs and emerging animal model alternatives.

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