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Kathrin Herrmann, PhD
@kathrinherrmann.bsky.social
Veterinary Specialist in Animal Welfare Science, Ethics and Law | Johns Hopkins University Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) Views are my own.
We are running a survey primarily for regulators to understand their awareness and experience of using NAMs, with a view to addressing training needs and requirements.

It is open until the end of the year.

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Regulators' Learning Needs for Non-Animal Methods in Research and Regulatory Testing
ec.europa.eu
November 19, 2025 at 6:28 PM
On Sept 18 I’ll speak at Fauna Connections (free & online).
I’ll share why animal experiments persist despite failing humans & animals—and how advocates can help shift the story toward humane, human-relevant science.
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#AnimalAdvocacy #AnimalFreeScience
About The Event - Faunalytics
Save the Date: Our 4th Annual Fauna Connections remote symposium will be held Thursday, September 18th, 2025.
faunalytics.org
September 11, 2025 at 6:31 PM
International Conference on Alternatives & Simulation in Education
Aug 30 | Rio de Janeiro (satellite to #WC13)
Global experts will showcase humane, cutting-edge learning tools beyond animal use – from AI & XR to 3D models & NAMs training.
🔗 Program & registration www.eventbrite.com/e/internatio...
International Conference on Alternatives and Simulation in Education
A satellite conference to the 13th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences
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August 23, 2025 at 8:28 PM
AAALAC-accredited labs commit most serious animal welfare violations — while USDA is too understaffed to enforce. Accreditation ≠ protection. www.science.org/content/arti...
Facing ‘impossible’ workload, USDA struggles to oversee lab animal welfare
Shrinking staff and other handicaps threaten enforcement of federal law that protects research animals
www.science.org
August 23, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Wednesday, July 30 | 1 PM EST / 7 PM CEST | Via Zoom
Join Erika Martinelli (Eurogroup for Animals) and me for a timely session on the forthcoming European Commission’s Roadmap to Phase Out Animal Testing in Chemical Safety Assessments.
Register now www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/3rs-traini...
3Rs Training Webinar: EU Roadmap Towards Phasing Out Animal Testing
Next Steps for Humane Science
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July 27, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Watch the compelling talk by political scientist Love Hansell, who unpacked the deep-rooted social and institutional forces that continue to uphold animal experimentation in science on our YouTube Channel www.youtube.com/watch?v=bdDC...
3Rs Webinar: Breaking the Gold Standard - the Social Barriers to Non-Animal Research Methods
YouTube video by jhucaat
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July 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Animal-Free Science Workshop for Early-Career Researchers
🧠 Master NAMs literature searches w/ Rob Wright (JHU)
📚 Learn smart, targeted PubMed strategies for organoids & MPS
📅 Oct 29 | 10 AM EST | Free & online
Co-hosted by CAAT @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social & @pcrm.org
#NAMs #HumanRelevantScience
Animal-Free Series for Early-Career Researchers Workshop No. 4
A NAMs-Focused Literature Searching Approach with Rob Wright, MLS, from Johns Hopkins University’s Welch Medical Library
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July 13, 2025 at 8:52 AM
Upcoming Webinar – EU Roadmap Towards Phasing Out Animal Testing
July 30 | 1 PM EST | Zoom
Join us to explore the EU’s upcoming plan to phase out animal testing in chemical safety. A key moment for science and policy—don’t miss it!
Register now
@eurogroupforanimals.org @johnshopkinssph.bsky.social
3Rs Training Webinar: EU Roadmap Towards Phasing Out Animal Testing
Next Steps for Humane Science
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July 13, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Reposted by Kathrin Herrmann, PhD
Graphic Recording for the 9th EACAS Conference on "Actioning Change Through Education: Transforming Human-Animal Relations in Times of Crisis", which took place in Berlin this weekend. 🐺🐘🐮🐦 @eacas.bsky.social #animalstudies #animalrights #ecoliteracy #graphicrecording #wolf #elephant #cow #bird
May 5, 2025 at 8:44 AM
Die Union plant, das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz auszuhebeln. Fordere die SPD auf, keine Koalition ohne Transparenz einzugehen. Jetzt unterzeichnen ✍️​ weact.campact.de/petitions/sp...
SPD, keine Koalition ohne Informationsfreiheit!
Die Union plant, das Informationsfreiheitsgesetz auszuhebeln. Fordere die SPD auf, keine Koalition ohne Transparenz einzugehen. Jetzt unterzeichnen ✍️​
weact.campact.de
April 8, 2025 at 1:45 PM
🎙 Breaking the Gold Standard
🗓 April 24 | 🕐 1 pm EST / 7 pm CET | 💻 Zoom
Why does animal testing still dominate, despite better ways?
Love Hansell on the social forces blocking humane science.
🎓 Free, online, with certificate.
🆓 Register here: jh.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Welcome! You are invited to join a webinar: 3Rs Training Webinar: Breaking the Gold Standard - the Social Barriers to Non-Animal Research Methods. After registering, you will receive a confirmation em...
Join us on April 24th for a thought-provoking webinar in honor of the International Day to Abolish Animal Use in Science. This event will explore the resilience of animal experimentation in scientific...
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April 4, 2025 at 7:20 PM
EACAS Conference 2025: Actioning Change Through Education
📍 Berlin · 📅 May 2–4
Join us to explore how education can transform human-animal relations in times of crisis—through critical thinking, empathy, and action.
📌 Register now: forms.gle/uMcmibz7dNxb...
@eacas.bsky.social #animaladvocacy
EACAS Conference on Actioning Change Through Education: Transforming Human-Animal Relations in Times of Crisis, Berlin, Germany
Event Details 📅 Date: May 2 – May 4, 2025 📍 Location: House of Democracy and Human Rights, Greifswalder Straße 4, 10405 Berlin Conference Theme The 2025 EACAS Conference will explore meaningful improv...
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March 25, 2025 at 9:52 PM