Vootele Voikar
@vvoikar.bsky.social
Laboratory Animal Science, Three Rs, Behavioural Neuroscience, Good Research Practice, Reproducibility - Uni Helsinki 🇫🇮🇪🇪
https://www.cost-teatime.org/
https://fin3r.fi/en
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https://fin3r.fi/en
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@cost-teatime.bsky.social has been working to raise awareness on how we monitor lab animals, advancing welfare & research reproducibility with home-cage monitoring.
Read the story of an Action that has excelled at building an open knowledge base & empowering ECRs: www.cost.eu/long-read-te...
Read the story of an Action that has excelled at building an open knowledge base & empowering ECRs: www.cost.eu/long-read-te...
September 30, 2025 at 8:19 AM
@cost-teatime.bsky.social has been working to raise awareness on how we monitor lab animals, advancing welfare & research reproducibility with home-cage monitoring.
Read the story of an Action that has excelled at building an open knowledge base & empowering ECRs: www.cost.eu/long-read-te...
Read the story of an Action that has excelled at building an open knowledge base & empowering ECRs: www.cost.eu/long-read-te...
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At the end of our Action, we have compiled a short movie emphasizing major advantages HCM systems offer for animal research and its translatability, and showing some actual videos from the labs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOB8pYeDI4U
@costprogramme.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOB8pYeDI4U
@costprogramme.bsky.social
Home cage monitoring makes animal research more translatable
YouTube video by COST_TEATIME
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October 30, 2025 at 8:32 AM
At the end of our Action, we have compiled a short movie emphasizing major advantages HCM systems offer for animal research and its translatability, and showing some actual videos from the labs.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOB8pYeDI4U
@costprogramme.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=aOB8pYeDI4U
@costprogramme.bsky.social
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Join us on September 3rd for Day 2 of the TEATIME Final Conference, featuring expert talks on home-cage monitoring technologies, case studies, a roundtable on the future of automated monitoring, a closing keynote, and a farewell networking reception.
#animalresearch #homecage
#animalresearch #homecage
June 28, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Join us on September 3rd for Day 2 of the TEATIME Final Conference, featuring expert talks on home-cage monitoring technologies, case studies, a roundtable on the future of automated monitoring, a closing keynote, and a farewell networking reception.
#animalresearch #homecage
#animalresearch #homecage
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See you soon in beautiful Helsinki for our final event!
#animalresearch #homecage #conference @costprogramme.bsky.social
#animalresearch #homecage #conference @costprogramme.bsky.social
July 21, 2025 at 8:41 PM
See you soon in beautiful Helsinki for our final event!
#animalresearch #homecage #conference @costprogramme.bsky.social
#animalresearch #homecage #conference @costprogramme.bsky.social
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Nastasia Mirofle (France) completed a TEATIME STSM at the Donders Institute (NL), exploring how the serotonin transporter influences environmental sensitivity and a-sociality.
#animalresearch #behavior #grant @costprogramme.bsky.social
#animalresearch #behavior #grant @costprogramme.bsky.social
August 4, 2025 at 9:49 AM
Nastasia Mirofle (France) completed a TEATIME STSM at the Donders Institute (NL), exploring how the serotonin transporter influences environmental sensitivity and a-sociality.
#animalresearch #behavior #grant @costprogramme.bsky.social
#animalresearch #behavior #grant @costprogramme.bsky.social
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We’re proud to have held 4 popular TEATIME Training Schools—thanks to all organizers, speakers, and @costprogramme.bsky.social for the support; manuals are open access on our website, and more training opportunities are coming soon!
#animalresearch #homecage #behavior #neuroscience #AnimalWelfare
#animalresearch #homecage #behavior #neuroscience #AnimalWelfare
August 6, 2025 at 11:28 AM
We’re proud to have held 4 popular TEATIME Training Schools—thanks to all organizers, speakers, and @costprogramme.bsky.social for the support; manuals are open access on our website, and more training opportunities are coming soon!
#animalresearch #homecage #behavior #neuroscience #AnimalWelfare
#animalresearch #homecage #behavior #neuroscience #AnimalWelfare
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How could the implementation of the 3Rs be improved?
📽️ Watch this new #nrp79shortvideos to find out more
The 3Rs are widely accepted in science and politics. However, in practice, the implementation of 3R methods is sometimes difficult.
@unibas.ch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjr...
📽️ Watch this new #nrp79shortvideos to find out more
The 3Rs are widely accepted in science and politics. However, in practice, the implementation of 3R methods is sometimes difficult.
@unibas.ch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjr...
NRP 79 – Advancing 3R: How could the implementation of the 3Rs be improved?
YouTube video by Swiss National Science Foundation
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May 30, 2025 at 12:26 PM
How could the implementation of the 3Rs be improved?
📽️ Watch this new #nrp79shortvideos to find out more
The 3Rs are widely accepted in science and politics. However, in practice, the implementation of 3R methods is sometimes difficult.
@unibas.ch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjr...
📽️ Watch this new #nrp79shortvideos to find out more
The 3Rs are widely accepted in science and politics. However, in practice, the implementation of 3R methods is sometimes difficult.
@unibas.ch
www.youtube.com/watch?v=mDjr...
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Today and tomorrow, we are hosting the EU Commission's workshop on phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessment. Send your questions and take part in the discussions via Slido.com - #NAMS25.
Link day 1: youtu.be/bJyVsOBKW4s
Link day 2: youtu.be/lbeAIepd-iU
Link day 1: youtu.be/bJyVsOBKW4s
Link day 2: youtu.be/lbeAIepd-iU
June 16, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Today and tomorrow, we are hosting the EU Commission's workshop on phasing out animal testing for chemical safety assessment. Send your questions and take part in the discussions via Slido.com - #NAMS25.
Link day 1: youtu.be/bJyVsOBKW4s
Link day 2: youtu.be/lbeAIepd-iU
Link day 1: youtu.be/bJyVsOBKW4s
Link day 2: youtu.be/lbeAIepd-iU
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We opened #FELASA2025 conference with an insightful session on home-cage monitoring, expertly chaired by @vvoikar.bsky.social. The session featured presentations by Sara Wells @mrcharwell.bsky.social, @phenotyping.bsky.social, @stefanogaburro.bsky.social and others...
#behavior #homecage #research
#behavior #homecage #research
June 7, 2025 at 10:06 AM
We opened #FELASA2025 conference with an insightful session on home-cage monitoring, expertly chaired by @vvoikar.bsky.social. The session featured presentations by Sara Wells @mrcharwell.bsky.social, @phenotyping.bsky.social, @stefanogaburro.bsky.social and others...
#behavior #homecage #research
#behavior #homecage #research
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What an incredible #FELASA2025 conference packed with scientific energy and innovation! Outstanding variety of presentations—from thought-provoking lectures to creative and data-rich posters—contributing to the advancement of #animalresearch.
@nunohfranco.bsky.social @stefanogaburro.bsky.social
@nunohfranco.bsky.social @stefanogaburro.bsky.social
June 7, 2025 at 10:11 AM
What an incredible #FELASA2025 conference packed with scientific energy and innovation! Outstanding variety of presentations—from thought-provoking lectures to creative and data-rich posters—contributing to the advancement of #animalresearch.
@nunohfranco.bsky.social @stefanogaburro.bsky.social
@nunohfranco.bsky.social @stefanogaburro.bsky.social
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#3Rs #AnimalResearch #AnimalWelfare - #FELASA2025 conference starting tomorrow in Athens!
www.felasa2025.eu
www.felasa2025.eu
Welcome to FELASA Congress - June, 2025 Athens
Welcome to FELASA 2025!
16th FELASA Congress, from 2 to 5 June 2025
Scientific Programme
1st IACLAM Day 1 June 2025
IACLAM Day Programme
FELASA and HSBLAS are glad to invite you to the 16th FEL...
www.felasa2025.eu
June 1, 2025 at 5:56 AM
#3Rs #AnimalResearch #AnimalWelfare - #FELASA2025 conference starting tomorrow in Athens!
www.felasa2025.eu
www.felasa2025.eu
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Women make up only 16% of corresponding authors who submit to Nature, a new Springer Nature analysis revealed. This is not enough - there are 30-40% #womeninSTEM
We want to change it, through targeted editorial policies & outreach. But change will take everyone!
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
We want to change it, through targeted editorial policies & outreach. But change will take everyone!
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Gender equality in research publishing is a responsibility for everyone
A concerted effort is needed to support women in their choice of journal when submitting their manuscript.
www.nature.com
May 31, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Women make up only 16% of corresponding authors who submit to Nature, a new Springer Nature analysis revealed. This is not enough - there are 30-40% #womeninSTEM
We want to change it, through targeted editorial policies & outreach. But change will take everyone!
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
We want to change it, through targeted editorial policies & outreach. But change will take everyone!
🧪
www.nature.com/articles/d41...
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What a week! I am thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded a highly competitive #COSTAction #CA24168 to launch the first pan-European research network dedicated to promoting and enhancing the current Sex as a Biological Variable #SABV initiative 🤩 www.cost.eu/70-new-cost-...
70 new COST Actions approved - COST
COST’s Committee of Senior Officials (CSO) confirms the funding of 70 new COST Actions and share's results of its Open Call 2024.
www.cost.eu
May 23, 2025 at 3:41 PM
What a week! I am thrilled to share that I’ve been awarded a highly competitive #COSTAction #CA24168 to launch the first pan-European research network dedicated to promoting and enhancing the current Sex as a Biological Variable #SABV initiative 🤩 www.cost.eu/70-new-cost-...
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Our new preprint on OSF: a call to build FAIR repositories for home-cage monitoring data, unlocking the full potential of continuous rodent behavior insights!
osf.io/preprints/osf/fsg83_v1
#homecage #animalresearch #behavior #data #OpenScience @costprogramme.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/osf/fsg83_v1
#homecage #animalresearch #behavior #data #OpenScience @costprogramme.bsky.social
May 26, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Our new preprint on OSF: a call to build FAIR repositories for home-cage monitoring data, unlocking the full potential of continuous rodent behavior insights!
osf.io/preprints/osf/fsg83_v1
#homecage #animalresearch #behavior #data #OpenScience @costprogramme.bsky.social
osf.io/preprints/osf/fsg83_v1
#homecage #animalresearch #behavior #data #OpenScience @costprogramme.bsky.social
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Young researchers are important for #COSTactions. 🧑🔬 That's why we're focusing today on training them on leadership skills. Starting with presentations by experienced Action leaders Indrek Heinla, Ghazal Etminan and Jitka Cejkova. Thank you for sharing your experiences! @costprogramme.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 9:33 AM
Young researchers are important for #COSTactions. 🧑🔬 That's why we're focusing today on training them on leadership skills. Starting with presentations by experienced Action leaders Indrek Heinla, Ghazal Etminan and Jitka Cejkova. Thank you for sharing your experiences! @costprogramme.bsky.social
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A mini summary of #NeuroFrance2025 highlights 9/10
Besides my poster, it was great to present with @dhuzard.bsky.social the www.thebehaviourforum.org , a @cost-teatime.bsky.social initiative I am very proud of being part of!
Besides my poster, it was great to present with @dhuzard.bsky.social the www.thebehaviourforum.org , a @cost-teatime.bsky.social initiative I am very proud of being part of!
May 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
A mini summary of #NeuroFrance2025 highlights 9/10
Besides my poster, it was great to present with @dhuzard.bsky.social the www.thebehaviourforum.org , a @cost-teatime.bsky.social initiative I am very proud of being part of!
Besides my poster, it was great to present with @dhuzard.bsky.social the www.thebehaviourforum.org , a @cost-teatime.bsky.social initiative I am very proud of being part of!
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Our vision for Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) is now published in Nature Medicine! By boosting data-driven precision omics in Sweden, we can not only empower research but also integrate it with healthcare in a new way, with an impact in 🇸🇪 and 🌎. 🧵: rdcu.be/egmXY
Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) will integrate research with healthcare
Nature Medicine - Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) will integrate research with healthcare
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April 7, 2025 at 11:48 AM
Our vision for Precision Omics Initiative Sweden (PROMISE) is now published in Nature Medicine! By boosting data-driven precision omics in Sweden, we can not only empower research but also integrate it with healthcare in a new way, with an impact in 🇸🇪 and 🌎. 🧵: rdcu.be/egmXY
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Registration for Part 2 of The Art of Communicating Animal Research webinar is now OPEN! Secure your spot to get the event link. 📅
The program drops soon—stay tuned!
🔗 Register now: har-mrc-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#animalresearch #communication #AI @eara.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social
The program drops soon—stay tuned!
🔗 Register now: har-mrc-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#animalresearch #communication #AI @eara.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social
March 27, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Registration for Part 2 of The Art of Communicating Animal Research webinar is now OPEN! Secure your spot to get the event link. 📅
The program drops soon—stay tuned!
🔗 Register now: har-mrc-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#animalresearch #communication #AI @eara.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social
The program drops soon—stay tuned!
🔗 Register now: har-mrc-ac-uk.zoom.us/meeting/regi...
#animalresearch #communication #AI @eara.eu @costprogramme.bsky.social
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Get ready! In the second part of our Animal Research Communication webinar, we're unveiling 4 exciting sections to help you make science clear, engaging & impactful! 👀✨
Stay tuned—details coming soon! 🔜🐭💡 #SciComm #AnimalResearch @costprogramme.bsky.social
Stay tuned—details coming soon! 🔜🐭💡 #SciComm #AnimalResearch @costprogramme.bsky.social
March 24, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Get ready! In the second part of our Animal Research Communication webinar, we're unveiling 4 exciting sections to help you make science clear, engaging & impactful! 👀✨
Stay tuned—details coming soon! 🔜🐭💡 #SciComm #AnimalResearch @costprogramme.bsky.social
Stay tuned—details coming soon! 🔜🐭💡 #SciComm #AnimalResearch @costprogramme.bsky.social
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After 4 years, TEATIME is wrapping up! Join our final #conference to explore lab animal monitoring with experts in biomedicine, #behavior & #data.
🔗 Program & registration: cost-teatime.org/events/the-teatime-journey-shaping-the-future-of-lab-animal-monitoring/
@costprogramme.bsky.social
🔗 Program & registration: cost-teatime.org/events/the-teatime-journey-shaping-the-future-of-lab-animal-monitoring/
@costprogramme.bsky.social
April 3, 2025 at 12:56 PM
After 4 years, TEATIME is wrapping up! Join our final #conference to explore lab animal monitoring with experts in biomedicine, #behavior & #data.
🔗 Program & registration: cost-teatime.org/events/the-teatime-journey-shaping-the-future-of-lab-animal-monitoring/
@costprogramme.bsky.social
🔗 Program & registration: cost-teatime.org/events/the-teatime-journey-shaping-the-future-of-lab-animal-monitoring/
@costprogramme.bsky.social
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Thanks to all who contributed to the special issue of Cerebral Cortex honoring my career
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Volume 35 Issue 1 | Cerebral Cortex | Oxford Academic
Publishes papers on the development, organization, plasticity, and function of the cerebral cortex, including the hippocampus.
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April 15, 2025 at 12:39 AM
Thanks to all who contributed to the special issue of Cerebral Cortex honoring my career
academic.oup.com/cercor/issue...
academic.oup.com/cercor/issue...
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The death toll from Russia’s Palm Sunday ballistic missile attack on Sumy is now 32 killed, including 2 children, and 99 people injured, of which 11 are children, according to the state emergency service of Ukraine.
Russia just killed dozens of Ukrainians in a missile strike on Palm Sunday, a day after Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, shook hands and posed for cameras. Witkoff visited an Orthodox Christian cathedral. Today church-goers were targeted.
Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
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Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
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Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday
[FREE TO READ] Dozens killed and at least 80 injured in missile attack on Sumy
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April 13, 2025 at 1:44 PM
The death toll from Russia’s Palm Sunday ballistic missile attack on Sumy is now 32 killed, including 2 children, and 99 people injured, of which 11 are children, according to the state emergency service of Ukraine.
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Russia just killed dozens of Ukrainians in a missile strike on Palm Sunday, a day after Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, shook hands and posed for cameras. Witkoff visited an Orthodox Christian cathedral. Today church-goers were targeted.
Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
on.ft.com/42k2tuc
Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
on.ft.com/42k2tuc
Russia targets Ukrainian city on Palm Sunday
[FREE TO READ] Dozens killed and at least 80 injured in missile attack on Sumy
on.ft.com
April 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
Russia just killed dozens of Ukrainians in a missile strike on Palm Sunday, a day after Trump’s envoy Steve Witkoff met Putin, shook hands and posed for cameras. Witkoff visited an Orthodox Christian cathedral. Today church-goers were targeted.
Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
on.ft.com/42k2tuc
Report w/ @maxseddon.bsky.social
on.ft.com/42k2tuc