Including Sex as a Biological Variable = better data.

Scientific rigor begins with study designs that reflect biological reality. Sex influences physiology, disease mechanisms, and responses to interventions.
#EUSABV #SABVinAction #ScientificRigor

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

Introducing the EU-SABV COST Action — a pan-European network strengthening the integration of Sex as a Biological Variable (SABV) in research.
#EUSABV #SABVinAction #OpenScience
@costprogramme.bsky.social

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

We’re proud to share that two of our members @olabk.bsky.social and Veronika Borbélyová are attending the 26th Conference of the Czech and Slovak Laboratory Animal Science Association (ČSLASA) in Tábor, Czech Republic (April 23–25, 2025)!

#LaboratoryAnimalScience #3Rs #AnimalWelfare #CSLASA2025

The Second TEATIME Beginners Training School will be held at the Bratislava Science Park in #Bratislava, Slovakia from 17th – 20th June 2025.

‼️ Closing date for applications: 28th February 2025 (5pm CET)

🔗 www.cost-teatime.org/training/sec...

#training #animalresearch @costprogramme.bsky.social

Hear what Pia Kahnau has to say on this special day, #WomenInScienceDay. Check out our YouTube channel for the video and more: www.youtube.com/watch?v=9eBUltAT_Qk

#WomenInScience: our member Selin on why she became a scientist and what our Action means to her.

⏳ Register now for next weeks’ webinar to learn more about using the ARRIVE study plan to efficiently record in vivo studies, supporting ethical review bodies, animal facilities and scientists involved in animal research.

🎥 Webinar Alert!
Join us on Feb 5th at 13:00 CET for the 1st TheBehaviourForum Webinar Series!

🧠 Prof. Emma Robinson will discuss Modelling Depression-Like Behaviours in Rodents & new approaches to enhance translational validity.

✅ Register: cost-teatime.us5.list-manage.com/track/click?...

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"Improved housing conditions have a positive influence on the behavior of the animals"

This Friday at 14h00 don't miss the talk by Lars Lewejohann "A plea for improving laboratory housing systems for the benefit of mice and for better science"

Free registration:
helsinki.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

Pre-register for our upcoming webinar on Animal Research Communication and save yourself a spot.

www.cost.eu/cost-events/...

#animalresearch #communication @costprogramme.bsky.social

2024 rocked for TheBehaviourForum! 🥳 To the best community of animal behavior scientists! Sharing, discussing & creating new projects. Free, open & positive vibes only! ✨
Share the link, invite colleagues. Let's grow together in 2025! 🚀
www.thebehaviourforum.org
#AnimalBehavior #neuroScience

Don't miss out also @dhuzard.bsky.social talk! Learn to turn complex animal research into captivating stories that resonate, spark curiosity, and build trust. Practical tips & real-world examples await!

Preregister: helsinki.zoom.us/meeting/regi...

#animalresearch #communication

Enhance your #ScienceWriting skills with Nuno Goncalves from EARA!

Learn to craft clear, accessible Non-Technical Summaries for #animalresearch—simplify science without losing accuracy, highlight the 3Rs, and build public trust through transparent #communication.