Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research - On Research Podcast
On Research - with CITI Program
Chapters
0:00
Promise and Limitations of New Approach Methods
0:27
Introduction and Overview
1:19
Dr. LaFollette’s Background
3:16
Mission of the Three R’s Collaborative
4:16
Three R’s Collaborative Initiatives
7:01
Balancing Ethics and Scientific Rigor
8:59
Promise of New Approach Methods
11:17
Limitations and Gaps in NAMs
15:00
Federal Initiatives and Priorities
17:46
Impact of Federal Funding on NAM Adoption
19:02
Collaboration Across Sectors
22:10
Reduction and Refinement in Practice
26:55
Advice for Early Career Scientists
29:17
Closing Remarks and Resources
On Research - with CITI Program
Ethics, Innovation, and the Future of Animal Research - On Research Podcast
Oct 28, 2025
Season 3
Episode 10
CITI Program
In this episode of On Research, we talk with Dr. Megan LaFollette, Executive Director of the 3Rs Collaborative, about the practical applications of Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement, emerging animal model alternatives, and how federal initiatives are shaping the future of science.
Notes:
- The 3Rs Collaborative: https://3rc.org/
- The 3Rs Certificate Course: https://about.citiprogram.org/course/3rs-certificate-course/
- On Campus – A CITI Program Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1896915/
- CITI Program’s course catalog: https://about.citiprogram.org/course-catalog
