EARA Webinars support informed dialogue on the use of animals in research by convening experts and stakeholders from different backgrounds to address ethics, welfare, transparency and public engagement.
The EARA webinar series provides a trusted quarterly space for discussion and knowledge exchange, as part of our mission to promote accurate, evidence-based communication about animal research. The series reflects our commitment to openness, transparency and dialogue by highlighting the voices of those directly involved in biomedical research and its societal impact.
EARA Webinars are free to attend upon registration, with each one focused on a specific theme related to animal research. By connecting diverse perspectives, EARA Webinars support greater understanding of why animal research is still needed, how it is regulated and how institutions work to be open, transparent and to exceed animal welfare standards.
Past events and highlights
The second EARA Webinar focused on the essential yet often overlooked role of veterinarians in animal research.
With almost 800 attendees, the webinar brought together an international panel of experts to explore veterinary responsibilities across research settings, including animal welfare oversight, application of the 3Rs, regulatory compliance, education and communication. Speakers shared perspectives from rodent, dog and non-human primate research and breeding facilities. The webinar concluded with a panel discussion addressing audience questions and reflecting on how greater visibility of veterinary expertise can contribute to public understanding and trust in animal research.
A full report from this webinar is available here.
Speakers
Lucie Côté
MHUC-RI, Canada
Merel Wegman
BPRC, Netherlands
Ngaire Dennison
U. Dundee, UK
Michael McKinney
VUMC, USA
Valerie Cuvilliez
MBR, France
Helena Paradell
Zoetis, Spain
The first EARA Webinar focused on our Patient Discovery Project, an initiative connecting people living with chronic conditions with researchers who use animals in biomedical science.
With over 200 attendees, the webinar presented outcomes from two Discovery Days held in Portugal and the Netherlands, centred on diabetes and Parkinson’s disease, respectively. Panel discussions brought together patients, researchers and patient associations, highlighting how direct engagement can address concerns, build trust and improve alignment between research priorities and patient needs. The programme also explored academic and industry perspectives, emphasising that patient views on animal research are nuanced and that meaningful engagement is increasingly recognised as an essential part of responsible biomedical research.
A full report from this webinar is available here.
Speakers
Jinte Middeldorp
BPRC, Netherlands
Marijn Kuijpers
RU, Netherlands
Monique Bosman
Patient, Netherlands
Monia Steenackers
Novartis, Switzerland
David Azilagbetor
UNIBAS, Switzerland
Sílvia Conde
NMS-UNL, Portugal
Rogério Ribeiro
APDP, Portugal
António Coelho
Patient, Portugal
José Júlio Santos
Patient, Portugal