RE-Place, open access database collecting NAMs
@re-placedatabase.bsky.social
📣A project to promote the use of alternative methods to animal testing 📣NAMs | in vitro👩🔬 | in silico💻 | in chemico 🔬| ex vivo
🔗 https://www.re-place.be/
🔗 https://www.re-place.be/
📣 The EPAA European Partnership for Alternative Approaches (EPAA) has launched its 2026 3Rs Student Grants to support students and young scientists presenting #3Rs research at major #conferences 🤩
More information: single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/calls-expres...
More information: single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/calls-expres...
3RS Student grants 2026: call for submissions
As costs linked to participating in high-profile scientific events may prevent students from taking part, the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing (EPAA) supports students...
single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu
February 9, 2026 at 8:49 AM
📣 The EPAA European Partnership for Alternative Approaches (EPAA) has launched its 2026 3Rs Student Grants to support students and young scientists presenting #3Rs research at major #conferences 🤩
More information: single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/calls-expres...
More information: single-market-economy.ec.europa.eu/calls-expres...
Do you know the Human Cell Atlas?
This global research collaboration aims to map every cell type in the human body across the entire lifespan
➡️ First draft currently being assembled, bringing together detailed cell maps from 18 essential organs and tissues
More information: www.humancellatlas.org
This global research collaboration aims to map every cell type in the human body across the entire lifespan
➡️ First draft currently being assembled, bringing together detailed cell maps from 18 essential organs and tissues
More information: www.humancellatlas.org
February 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
Do you know the Human Cell Atlas?
This global research collaboration aims to map every cell type in the human body across the entire lifespan
➡️ First draft currently being assembled, bringing together detailed cell maps from 18 essential organs and tissues
More information: www.humancellatlas.org
This global research collaboration aims to map every cell type in the human body across the entire lifespan
➡️ First draft currently being assembled, bringing together detailed cell maps from 18 essential organs and tissues
More information: www.humancellatlas.org
📣 Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) Annual Open Grant Program 2026
The program aims at #funding research projects that develop #alternative methods to advance #science and #replace or reduce #animal use 🐁
🔹LOI Deadline: 20/02
🔹More info: ardf-online.org/ardf-grants....
The program aims at #funding research projects that develop #alternative methods to advance #science and #replace or reduce #animal use 🐁
🔹LOI Deadline: 20/02
🔹More info: ardf-online.org/ardf-grants....
February 2, 2026 at 2:41 PM
📣 Alternatives Research & Development Foundation (ARDF) Annual Open Grant Program 2026
The program aims at #funding research projects that develop #alternative methods to advance #science and #replace or reduce #animal use 🐁
🔹LOI Deadline: 20/02
🔹More info: ardf-online.org/ardf-grants....
The program aims at #funding research projects that develop #alternative methods to advance #science and #replace or reduce #animal use 🐁
🔹LOI Deadline: 20/02
🔹More info: ardf-online.org/ardf-grants....
📣You can still submit your abstract for a #poster presentation at #ESTIV2026
➡️ Late-breaking poster presentations submission deadline: 23 February
➡️ Late-breaking notification: 16 March
More info: www.estiv.org/congress2026/
➡️ Late-breaking poster presentations submission deadline: 23 February
➡️ Late-breaking notification: 16 March
More info: www.estiv.org/congress2026/
January 30, 2026 at 1:06 PM
📣You can still submit your abstract for a #poster presentation at #ESTIV2026
➡️ Late-breaking poster presentations submission deadline: 23 February
➡️ Late-breaking notification: 16 March
More info: www.estiv.org/congress2026/
➡️ Late-breaking poster presentations submission deadline: 23 February
➡️ Late-breaking notification: 16 March
More info: www.estiv.org/congress2026/
FINAL REMINDER - few days left to apply for our call for Expertise and present your work during our #Educational #Webinars 💻
Call for Expertise: Present your work during our #Educational #Webinars
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
January 28, 2026 at 3:39 PM
FINAL REMINDER - few days left to apply for our call for Expertise and present your work during our #Educational #Webinars 💻
✨ Submit your #NAM to the RE-Place database & earn Continuing Education (#CE) Credits in Lab Animal Science ✨
In practise, for researchers working in Belgium:
1️⃣ Submit your method to the database and fulfill criteria described below
2️⃣ Contact us to claim your certificate!
In practise, for researchers working in Belgium:
1️⃣ Submit your method to the database and fulfill criteria described below
2️⃣ Contact us to claim your certificate!
January 27, 2026 at 12:00 PM
✨ Submit your #NAM to the RE-Place database & earn Continuing Education (#CE) Credits in Lab Animal Science ✨
In practise, for researchers working in Belgium:
1️⃣ Submit your method to the database and fulfill criteria described below
2️⃣ Contact us to claim your certificate!
In practise, for researchers working in Belgium:
1️⃣ Submit your method to the database and fulfill criteria described below
2️⃣ Contact us to claim your certificate!
Why researchers use RE-Place 💻
As we start the year, we are highlighting testimonials from scientists who have already used RE-Place. We are starting with Prof. Laure-Alix Clerbaux from UCLouvain 👩🔬
Inspired by her positive testimony? Make 2026 the year you explore and contribute to RE-Place 🤩
As we start the year, we are highlighting testimonials from scientists who have already used RE-Place. We are starting with Prof. Laure-Alix Clerbaux from UCLouvain 👩🔬
Inspired by her positive testimony? Make 2026 the year you explore and contribute to RE-Place 🤩
January 20, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Why researchers use RE-Place 💻
As we start the year, we are highlighting testimonials from scientists who have already used RE-Place. We are starting with Prof. Laure-Alix Clerbaux from UCLouvain 👩🔬
Inspired by her positive testimony? Make 2026 the year you explore and contribute to RE-Place 🤩
As we start the year, we are highlighting testimonials from scientists who have already used RE-Place. We are starting with Prof. Laure-Alix Clerbaux from UCLouvain 👩🔬
Inspired by her positive testimony? Make 2026 the year you explore and contribute to RE-Place 🤩
Upcoming Webinar Series on Advancing Human-Relevant Research from the Global Education Hub for animal-free innovation 🤩
▶️ 09/03: Successful Transition to NAMs: What, Why, How
▶️ 23/03: Student Journeys
▶️ 20/04: Designing an Animal-Free Solution
▶️ 05/05: Networking with Companies and Supervisors
▶️ 09/03: Successful Transition to NAMs: What, Why, How
▶️ 23/03: Student Journeys
▶️ 20/04: Designing an Animal-Free Solution
▶️ 05/05: Networking with Companies and Supervisors
January 20, 2026 at 7:29 AM
Upcoming Webinar Series on Advancing Human-Relevant Research from the Global Education Hub for animal-free innovation 🤩
▶️ 09/03: Successful Transition to NAMs: What, Why, How
▶️ 23/03: Student Journeys
▶️ 20/04: Designing an Animal-Free Solution
▶️ 05/05: Networking with Companies and Supervisors
▶️ 09/03: Successful Transition to NAMs: What, Why, How
▶️ 23/03: Student Journeys
▶️ 20/04: Designing an Animal-Free Solution
▶️ 05/05: Networking with Companies and Supervisors
📊 RE-Place database: a quick update
The RE-Place database keeps growing:
🔹 330+ NAMs submitted by 213 experts
🔹 Contributions from 34 Belgian organisations,
🔹 Methods are predominantly #invitro
🔍 Working on NAMs in Belgium?
we invite you to share your work!
👉 www.re-place.be
The RE-Place database keeps growing:
🔹 330+ NAMs submitted by 213 experts
🔹 Contributions from 34 Belgian organisations,
🔹 Methods are predominantly #invitro
🔍 Working on NAMs in Belgium?
we invite you to share your work!
👉 www.re-place.be
January 16, 2026 at 9:38 AM
📊 RE-Place database: a quick update
The RE-Place database keeps growing:
🔹 330+ NAMs submitted by 213 experts
🔹 Contributions from 34 Belgian organisations,
🔹 Methods are predominantly #invitro
🔍 Working on NAMs in Belgium?
we invite you to share your work!
👉 www.re-place.be
The RE-Place database keeps growing:
🔹 330+ NAMs submitted by 213 experts
🔹 Contributions from 34 Belgian organisations,
🔹 Methods are predominantly #invitro
🔍 Working on NAMs in Belgium?
we invite you to share your work!
👉 www.re-place.be
📢 OECD published updated Guidance on Good In Vitro Method Practices (#GIVIMP)
✔️This new edition updates the original 2018 GIVIMP document and includes additional guidance on #ethical considerations related to the #use of human serum.
👉 Check it out: www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
✔️This new edition updates the original 2018 GIVIMP document and includes additional guidance on #ethical considerations related to the #use of human serum.
👉 Check it out: www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Guidance Document on Good In Vitro Method Practices (GIVIMP), Second Edition
In the past several decades, there has been a substantial increase in the availability of in vitro test methods for evaluating chemical safety in an international regulatory context. To foster confid...
www.oecd.org
January 12, 2026 at 1:38 PM
📢 OECD published updated Guidance on Good In Vitro Method Practices (#GIVIMP)
✔️This new edition updates the original 2018 GIVIMP document and includes additional guidance on #ethical considerations related to the #use of human serum.
👉 Check it out: www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
✔️This new edition updates the original 2018 GIVIMP document and includes additional guidance on #ethical considerations related to the #use of human serum.
👉 Check it out: www.oecd.org/en/publicati...
Upcoming CAAT's 3R webinar presenting and exploring the NATworks Database 🤩
📅15 January 2026
🕰️10:00 am–11:30 pm CET
What to expect:
- Introduction to NATworks and why it was created
- Short company spotlights
- Panel discussion and live Q&A
🔗 Register now: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅15 January 2026
🕰️10:00 am–11:30 pm CET
What to expect:
- Introduction to NATworks and why it was created
- Short company spotlights
- Panel discussion and live Q&A
🔗 Register now: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
January 9, 2026 at 12:41 PM
Upcoming CAAT's 3R webinar presenting and exploring the NATworks Database 🤩
📅15 January 2026
🕰️10:00 am–11:30 pm CET
What to expect:
- Introduction to NATworks and why it was created
- Short company spotlights
- Panel discussion and live Q&A
🔗 Register now: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
📅15 January 2026
🕰️10:00 am–11:30 pm CET
What to expect:
- Introduction to NATworks and why it was created
- Short company spotlights
- Panel discussion and live Q&A
🔗 Register now: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Call for Expertise: Present your work during our #Educational #Webinars
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Call for Expertise: Present your work during our #Educational #Webinars
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
👉 Eligibility: Open to all scientists
✔️working on NAMs
✔️in Belgium
✔️having their method(s) included in the RE-Place database
👉 How to apply?
➡️Submit your method to the database now and contact us
📅 Deadline: 31 January 2026
✨ Starting the new year by looking ahead ✨
📣 Applications are open for the #Summer #Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science organised by CAAT and PCRM
✍️ Apply for this free event by April 3rd, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
📣 Applications are open for the #Summer #Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science organised by CAAT and PCRM
✍️ Apply for this free event by April 3rd, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
January 5, 2026 at 1:40 PM
✨ Starting the new year by looking ahead ✨
📣 Applications are open for the #Summer #Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science organised by CAAT and PCRM
✍️ Apply for this free event by April 3rd, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
📣 Applications are open for the #Summer #Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science organised by CAAT and PCRM
✍️ Apply for this free event by April 3rd, 2026
👉 Learn more: www.pcrm.org/ethical-scie...
Warm wishes from the RE-Place Team🎄❄️
Before we log off for the holidays, we want to express our #gratitude to everyone who supported the RE-Place project this year💖
Whether you submitted a #method, attended one of our #events, or simply shared our #mission, thank you for being part of our journey🙏
Before we log off for the holidays, we want to express our #gratitude to everyone who supported the RE-Place project this year💖
Whether you submitted a #method, attended one of our #events, or simply shared our #mission, thank you for being part of our journey🙏
December 24, 2025 at 1:42 PM
Warm wishes from the RE-Place Team🎄❄️
Before we log off for the holidays, we want to express our #gratitude to everyone who supported the RE-Place project this year💖
Whether you submitted a #method, attended one of our #events, or simply shared our #mission, thank you for being part of our journey🙏
Before we log off for the holidays, we want to express our #gratitude to everyone who supported the RE-Place project this year💖
Whether you submitted a #method, attended one of our #events, or simply shared our #mission, thank you for being part of our journey🙏
📣📣The recording of the #NAM information initiative (#NAMii) webinar organised by ZonMw last week is already available 🤩
The webinar explored the NAM Navigator and the RE-Place platform presented by Mieke! 👉 You can now (re)watch the presentation via zonmw.webinargeek.com/webinar/repl...
The webinar explored the NAM Navigator and the RE-Place platform presented by Mieke! 👉 You can now (re)watch the presentation via zonmw.webinargeek.com/webinar/repl...
December 15, 2025 at 12:40 PM
📣📣The recording of the #NAM information initiative (#NAMii) webinar organised by ZonMw last week is already available 🤩
The webinar explored the NAM Navigator and the RE-Place platform presented by Mieke! 👉 You can now (re)watch the presentation via zonmw.webinargeek.com/webinar/repl...
The webinar explored the NAM Navigator and the RE-Place platform presented by Mieke! 👉 You can now (re)watch the presentation via zonmw.webinargeek.com/webinar/repl...
📣One week left before our last Educational #Webinar of the year!
Don't forget to register ➡️https://sciensano.webex.com/weblink/register/r2fdbb352fa4f47253ee7c5cca1163e69
Don't forget to register ➡️https://sciensano.webex.com/weblink/register/r2fdbb352fa4f47253ee7c5cca1163e69
Happy to announce our next Educational Webinar during which our speakers will discuss the development of a human in vitro model for pain-on-chip sensing and the Monocyte Activation Test 🧪🔬
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
December 11, 2025 at 8:13 AM
📣One week left before our last Educational #Webinar of the year!
Don't forget to register ➡️https://sciensano.webex.com/weblink/register/r2fdbb352fa4f47253ee7c5cca1163e69
Don't forget to register ➡️https://sciensano.webex.com/weblink/register/r2fdbb352fa4f47253ee7c5cca1163e69
NEW: the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched the Biomedical models Hub (#BimmoH), an automated #database of #human biology-based models used in #biomedical research 🧪🔬
More information via the links in the comments ⤵️
More information via the links in the comments ⤵️
December 8, 2025 at 1:07 PM
NEW: the Joint Research Centre (JRC) has launched the Biomedical models Hub (#BimmoH), an automated #database of #human biology-based models used in #biomedical research 🧪🔬
More information via the links in the comments ⤵️
More information via the links in the comments ⤵️
The call for #experts and the call for evidence to support the thematic #review on #cardiovascular research launched by the European Commission are still open!
📅 Deadline to apply: 31/01/2026
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
📅 Deadline to apply: 31/01/2026
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
JRC launches review of models and methods used in cardiovascular research
The review will bring together experts and evidence in an effort to improve research outcomes, reduce animal experiments and promote non-animal approaches.
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu
December 1, 2025 at 12:48 PM
The call for #experts and the call for evidence to support the thematic #review on #cardiovascular research launched by the European Commission are still open!
📅 Deadline to apply: 31/01/2026
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
📅 Deadline to apply: 31/01/2026
joint-research-centre.ec.europa.eu/jrc-news-and...
Don't forget to register for our upcoming educational webinar on human-relevant in vitro testing highlighting the work of 3 speakers from our database 🤩
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
More information via the link below 👇
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
More information via the link below 👇
Happy to announce our next Educational Webinar during which our speakers will discuss the development of a human in vitro model for pain-on-chip sensing and the Monocyte Activation Test 🧪🔬
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
November 27, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Don't forget to register for our upcoming educational webinar on human-relevant in vitro testing highlighting the work of 3 speakers from our database 🤩
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
More information via the link below 👇
We are looking forward to welcoming you!
More information via the link below 👇
You can still participate ✨
The call has been reopened until the 3rd of December!
The call has been reopened until the 3rd of December!
NEW: The STEP4NAMs project has just opened a call for organisations and companies to participate in their cutting-edge pilot studies. These pilots aims at #validating #NAMs in the (Bio)#Pharma and #MedTech sectors.
📅 Deadline to apply: 16/11
👉 step4nams.nweurope.eu/open-call
📅 Deadline to apply: 16/11
👉 step4nams.nweurope.eu/open-call
November 24, 2025 at 2:00 PM
You can still participate ✨
The call has been reopened until the 3rd of December!
The call has been reopened until the 3rd of December!
NEW: The NATworks Database, an interactive platform providing an overview of companies using New Approach Methodologies (#NAMs) 🤩
More information: www.nat-works.org
More information: www.nat-works.org
November 19, 2025 at 1:03 PM
NEW: The NATworks Database, an interactive platform providing an overview of companies using New Approach Methodologies (#NAMs) 🤩
More information: www.nat-works.org
More information: www.nat-works.org
Did you miss the 20th EPAA conference on 6 November?
The latest Euractiv article highlights the key takeaways from the event and the important discussions around accelerating the phase-out of animal testing through stronger partnerships and innovative approaches
➡️ www.euractiv.com/news/animal-...
The latest Euractiv article highlights the key takeaways from the event and the important discussions around accelerating the phase-out of animal testing through stronger partnerships and innovative approaches
➡️ www.euractiv.com/news/animal-...
Animal testing phaseout needs partnership delivery model | Euractiv
Europe’s shift beyond animal testing depends on partnership, the EPAA’s collaborative model is emerging as the engine driving that change
www.euractiv.com
November 17, 2025 at 11:36 AM
Did you miss the 20th EPAA conference on 6 November?
The latest Euractiv article highlights the key takeaways from the event and the important discussions around accelerating the phase-out of animal testing through stronger partnerships and innovative approaches
➡️ www.euractiv.com/news/animal-...
The latest Euractiv article highlights the key takeaways from the event and the important discussions around accelerating the phase-out of animal testing through stronger partnerships and innovative approaches
➡️ www.euractiv.com/news/animal-...
In our latest #news item, we provide you with more information on the #European Commission #catalogue of #transitional initiatives as part of the #roadmap for phasing out animal testing in #chemical safety assessments 🧪⤵️
www.re-place.be/news/notify-...
www.re-place.be/news/notify-...
Notify your transitional initiative in chemical safety assessment | RE-Place
www.re-place.be
November 14, 2025 at 12:47 PM
In our latest #news item, we provide you with more information on the #European Commission #catalogue of #transitional initiatives as part of the #roadmap for phasing out animal testing in #chemical safety assessments 🧪⤵️
www.re-place.be/news/notify-...
www.re-place.be/news/notify-...
🚨Abstract submission for EUROoCS 2026 is now open 🚨
Topics of interest:
✔️Target application/context of use
✔️Specific organ/system
✔️Technologies
📅Deadline: 2 February 2026
More information: euroocs.eu/annual-meeti...
Topics of interest:
✔️Target application/context of use
✔️Specific organ/system
✔️Technologies
📅Deadline: 2 February 2026
More information: euroocs.eu/annual-meeti...
November 12, 2025 at 9:40 AM
🚨Abstract submission for EUROoCS 2026 is now open 🚨
Topics of interest:
✔️Target application/context of use
✔️Specific organ/system
✔️Technologies
📅Deadline: 2 February 2026
More information: euroocs.eu/annual-meeti...
Topics of interest:
✔️Target application/context of use
✔️Specific organ/system
✔️Technologies
📅Deadline: 2 February 2026
More information: euroocs.eu/annual-meeti...
Happy to announce our next Educational Webinar during which our speakers will discuss the development of a human in vitro model for pain-on-chip sensing and the Monocyte Activation Test 🧪🔬
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
November 4, 2025 at 10:55 AM
Happy to announce our next Educational Webinar during which our speakers will discuss the development of a human in vitro model for pain-on-chip sensing and the Monocyte Activation Test 🧪🔬
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...
📅 18 December | ⏲️ 4 to 5 pm | 🔗Online via Webex
👉 More information: sciensano.webex.com/weblink/regi...