Allentown Webinar | Improving the Reproducibility of Animal Studies – From Principle to Practice

Webinar: “Improving the Reproducibility of Animal Studies – From Principle to Practice”

Date: Friday, April 21, 2023

Time: 10:00AM-11:00AM Eastern

Continuing Education (CE): This webinar meets AALAS and CALAS requirements for 1.00 hour of CE and can be used elsewhere where accepted. A certificate of attendance will be emailed to all attendees within a few hours after the webinar concludes.

Presenter: Nuno Henrique Franco, PhD, Researcher at i3S, University of Porto

Moderator: Cindy A. Buckmaster, PhD, CMAR, RLATG

Overview: Frequent failure of clinical trials based on preclinical findings raises questions about the translational value of animal models. However, estimating the predictive validity of animal models is hindered by most ‘positive results’ being a consequence of methodological failures and uncontrolled biases, rather than treatment effects. The problem was identified several years ago, to the point that it is now common knowledge, in the scientific community. Yet, little progress has actually been achieved in the methodological quality of published animal research. This session will cover the possible reasons behind this inertia to change, as well as the consequences of failing to address it, and possible solutions.

Additional Details and Registration (Note, registration closes Thursday, April 20 at 5:00PM Eastern): https://bit.ly/3KKWFm8

The Allentown Team is privileged to host these monthly educational webinars that bring lab animal science pros across the globe together and provide info and innovative solutions that help our community to improve life.

If you were unable to attend our previous monthly webinars, access the recordings any time on the Allentown website: https://blog.allentowninc.com/webinars/.