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Dr Juliet Dukes
@drdoox.bsky.social
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Research Manager for Replacing Animal Research. Zoologist.
Geneticist. Mammal. Part squirrel. Ⓥ
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Dr Juliet Dukes @drdoox.bsky.social · Nov 18
Hello Bluesky! I'm here for the 🦋 🦇🐭🐇🦔🐓🐄🦌🐏🐑🐌🐙🐜🐡🐸. I manage the research of replacinganimalresearch.org.uk and I'll be mostly posting my own partially formed opinions on #science #ethics #animals and a smidge of politics #running and #mountainbiking.
Excited person in a home office in front of laptop and monitor preparing to give a presentation on replacing animals in scientific research.
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
replanimalres.bsky.social
Last week UK Govt's Strategy for Replacing #Animals in #Science was published. It's a solid commitment to not only support the development, validation, and uptake of alternative methods, but to eliminate the use of #animals wherever possible. 🧪

www.gov.uk/government/p...
Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods
www.gov.uk
November 19, 2025 at 11:20 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
One week on and I'm still slightly 🙃 😊🥰🤓 about the UK Govt's Strategy to Phase Out #AnimalResearch and testing.
Been waiting for this for a wee while now. It might not go as far as some might want, but I am grateful this is being done at all. 🙏🐭🧪
#science

www.gov.uk/government/n...
Animal testing to be phased out faster as UK unveils roadmap for alternative methods
New plan backs researchers to seize on new and developing opportunities to phase out animal tests with specific commitments for the coming years.
www.gov.uk
November 18, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
simontomes.com
Probably in my top ten funniest videos of 2025.

Another epic production from @michaelspicer.bsky.social.

youtu.be/VmeOXYE_axE?...
Real Support from Actual Racists
YouTube video by Michael Spicer
youtu.be
September 18, 2025 at 9:50 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
doktormod.bsky.social
Instead of posting a screed regarding my nuanced and conflicted thoughts about the assassination of Charlie Kirk, here's a picture of a long-eared jeroba
A long-eared jeroba, one of the weirdest and cutest little animals in all animaldom
September 11, 2025 at 2:00 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
🧪Another week, another webinar! This time part of @jhucaat.bsky.social Center for Alternatives (CAAT) 12th Annual #3Rs Symposium.
Event starts TODAY, but @replanimalres.bsky.social sky.social #ReplacementChecklist session is:
🕒 3.05 pm UK time.
📅 Thurs 11th Sept

www.eventbrite.com/e/12th-annua...
12th Annual 3Rs Symposium
(4) days: September 10-11, 17-18, 2025 | (1) ticket is valid for all (4) days of the event
www.eventbrite.com
September 10, 2025 at 11:13 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
🧪❓ Do you #Review #GrantApplications proposing to use #AnimalResearch? Want to know if the obligation of #Replacement has been met? Watch the @replanimalres.bsky.social webinar #ReplacementChecklist for #Review of projects proposing to use #animals on #YoutTube: youtu.be/2pe_sT66g-c?...
September 8, 2025 at 8:44 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
🧪If you are a #reviewer of grant applications that might involve #animalresearch please do join us next week for this free #webinar (04/06/25, 12:00 UK time). Follow link to register:

#science #researchgrants #3Rs #Replacement
drdoox.bsky.social Dr Juliet Dukes @drdoox.bsky.social · Aug 28
Next week (04/09/25 12:00 BST) @replanimalres.bsky.social has a webinar for reviewers of grant applications proposing to use animals.
It's a FREE 30-min session for grant reviewers to help ensure #Replacement #3Rs requirements are robustly implemented

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/re...
Replacement Checklist webinar | Replacing Animal Research
See what Replacing Animal Research had to say about Replacement Checklist webinar
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 2:01 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
replanimalres.bsky.social
Join us next week (04/09/25 12:00 BST) for a FREE 30-min session for reviewers of grant applications involving animal use. We’ll provide an easy tool to help ensure all applications have robustly implemented #Replacement in line with #3Rs obligations.

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/re...
Replacement Checklist webinar | Replacing Animal Research
See what Replacing Animal Research had to say about Replacement Checklist webinar
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 1:52 PM
drdoox.bsky.social
Next week (04/09/25 12:00 BST) @replanimalres.bsky.social has a webinar for reviewers of grant applications proposing to use animals.
It's a FREE 30-min session for grant reviewers to help ensure #Replacement #3Rs requirements are robustly implemented

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/re...
Replacement Checklist webinar | Replacing Animal Research
See what Replacing Animal Research had to say about Replacement Checklist webinar
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
August 28, 2025 at 1:47 PM
drdoox.bsky.social
🚨 Only a few days left to get your #InnovationGrant applications in! CLOSING 4th JULY 2025 🚨

🐭 Replacing #animals and animal-derived materials
💷 £5,000 - £15,000
📅 6 - 24 months

#Replacement #3Rs #SmallGrants #Grants #Research

🧪 More info and application forms @replanimalres.bsky.social (🔽 🧵)
July 1, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
womensartbluesky.bsky.social
"Really? (Song Thrush)" drypoint etching by contemporary printmaker Faith Chevannes #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
Print featuring a fledgling bird looking upwards and viewed from above with speckled feathers
June 22, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
sanders.senate.gov
While the world watches Israel's war with Iran, Netanyahu's extremist government continues to starve and massacre Palestinians in Gaza.

Today, Israeli forces again opened fire on people desperately trying to collect food aid, killing dozens. Over 56,000 have been killed so far.
apnews.com The Associated Press @apnews.com · Jun 24
BREAKING: Palestinian witnesses and hospitals say Israeli forces opened fire toward hundreds of people waiting for aid trucks in central Gaza, killing at least 25 people.
Israeli forces fire on people waiting for aid in Gaza, killing 25, witnesses and hospitals say
Palestinian witnesses say Israeli forces and drones opened fire toward hundreds of people waiting for aid trucks in central Gaza.
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June 24, 2025 at 4:41 PM
drdoox.bsky.social
📢 Our 2025 #InnovationGrant Scheme closes on the 4th July! 📢

🐭 Replacing #animals and animal-derived materials
💷 £5,000 - £15,000
📅 6 - 24 months

#Replacement #3Rs #SmallGrants #Grants #Research

🧪 #Science
More info: replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/for-scientis...
June 24, 2025 at 11:21 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
The right decision. I know it's concerning for many that checks and balances aren't yet in place to protect the vulnerable. Here's hoping they will be. To be able to choose to end suffering early, on our own terms, is far more humane than our current practice.

www.theguardian.com/society/2025...
Assisted dying set to become law in England and Wales after bill passed by MPs
Terminally ill people with less than six months to live will have right to choose procedure after approval from doctors and panel
www.theguardian.com
June 20, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
ertrunnell.bsky.social
📢 Must-have tool for researchers, grant reviewers, & IACUC members:

💡 @replanimalres.bsky.social "Replacement Checklist" helps evaluate whether all possible alternatives to animal use in research have been properly considered.

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/re...

Why it works 🧵 🧪
Screenshot from linked webpage. The text reads: "Replacement checklist. How do researchers know they’ve fully explored all opportunities to replace animals in their work? How do reviewers of grant applications or animal licences know what to look for to be sure that all possibilities to avoid animal use have been taken up? What questions should they ask?"
June 20, 2025 at 12:15 PM
drdoox.bsky.social
 ❓️Are you interested in becoming a Trustee?
🐭 5 hours per month (8 working days annually)
Please join us?
#Trustee #Volunteering

www.charityjob.co.uk/volunteer-jo...
Trustee | Replacing Animal Research | CharityJob
Apply now for Trustee. , Unpaid role, expenses paid, find a career with meaning today
www.charityjob.co.uk
June 13, 2025 at 8:51 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
As part of @replanimalres.bsky.social work with Universities, we're running workshops at #FELASA2025 on Developing an Institutional 3Rs Strategy.
Selfie of smilying woman with sunglasses on her head with background of some ancient ruins of the acropolis and a view across Athens. Entrance to a Conference Centre welcoming delegates to FELASA Congress 2025. Lanyard with conference name badge identifying delegate, country of origin and organisation they represent, pictured alongside pocket programme of conference activities.
June 2, 2025 at 6:51 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Sinead O'Connor, 1992 by Jane Bown English photographer who worked for newspapers and was known for her portraits. #WomensArt
May 22, 2025 at 6:04 AM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
replanimalres.bsky.social
🧪 We've revised and rewritten our 'Searching for Alternatives' guidance!
We've set out basic principles of #searching to help people find and identify information relevant to their specialism, with a step-by-step example.
#Science #3Rs #Replacement

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/se...
Searching for Alternatives | Replacing Animal Research
How do you find replacements to animal research? Our comprehensive guide supports you through every stage of the journey.
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 11:12 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
🧪 At @replanimalres.bsky.social we've been busy revising our 'Searching for Alternatives' Guidance. Being able to find and assess info to help replace #AnimalResearch is essential for scientific, legal and ethical reasons.
#3Rs #Science

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/resources/se...
Searching for Alternatives | Replacing Animal Research
How do you find replacements to animal research? Our comprehensive guide supports you through every stage of the journey.
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
May 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
A fortnight ago @replanimalres.bsky.social sky.social was at @dundee.ac.uk helping folks think about developing a 'Replacment First' 3Rs Strategy. Providing a 'safe space' to talk openly about #Ethics and #Replacement of #AnimalResearch is so important.

www.linkedin.com/posts/juliet...
#ethics #replacement #animalresearch #replacementchecklist | Juliet Dukes
Last week Replacing Animal Research ran a workshop activity to help folks at University of Dundee think about developing a 'Replacment First' 3Rs Strategy for their Establishment. Providing a ...
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May 9, 2025 at 8:38 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
It's #MSAwarenessWeek this week innit. This year's theme is #MSConversations. I wrote a brief thing about the #AnimalResearch done to try and benefit patients like me. But what do we really need?

#MS #MultipleSclerosis

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/a-conversati...
A conversation about MS Research | Replacing Animal Research
See what Replacing Animal Research had to say about A conversation about MS Research
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM
drdoox.bsky.social
This year's @replanimalres.bsky.social #ExperimentalDesign Training School will be at Trinity College Dublin in the 2nd week of June. There's still a chance to register for it! Ideal for #Phd Students, ECRs and established researchers!
#Statistics #3Rs #Research #Science 🧪
replanimalres.bsky.social Replacing Animal Research @replanimalres.bsky.social · May 1
🧪The next Replacing Animal Research Training School will be held on 11th-13th June 2025 in Dublin, Ireland.

Ticket sales close Tuesday 6th May - don't miss out!

Why attend? Because responsible research requires better design.

replacinganimalresearch.org.uk/for-scientis...
Training School | Replacing Animal Research
Replacing Animal Research’s annual accredited Training School provides training in experimental design and statistics.
replacinganimalresearch.org.uk
May 2, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Reposted by Dr Juliet Dukes
rspb.bsky.social
#NoMowMay has begun! 🌼

The rare chance to help nature by doing nothing.
The image presents a comparison between two types of lawns to promote #NoMowMay. On the left side, titled "Why have a lawn like this?" it displays a grid of uniform green squares representing a plain, regularly mowed lawn. On the right side, titled "When you can have a lawn like this?" the grid intersperses colourful icons of a sunflower, a pink flower, a ladybug, a frog, a bee, a butterfly, a white flower with a yellow centre, a tulip, another sunflower, a red mushroom with white spots, and additional flowers, symbolising a lively, biodiverse lawn encouraged by letting grass grow naturally during May.
May 1, 2025 at 7:59 AM
drdoox.bsky.social
Tech Bros genetically modify grey wolf to look like dire wolf.

#DeextinctionIsNotAThing
April 8, 2025 at 3:32 PM