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Attend to the 13th World Congress on Alternatives and the Use of Animals in the Life Sciences as a Chair and Speaker in a Session.

The World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences is a prominent international event dedicated to advancing the 3Rs in animal experimentation. This 13th edition will take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The submitted proposal for the session "How Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses Support Good Animal Welfare and the Transition to Animal-Free Research" was accepted and included in the Animal Health section. Our goal is to provide a foundation for conducting accurate systematic reviews (SR) and meta-analysis (MA) in preclinical research while showcasing examples of their application. The role of the applicant will be Session Organizer and to present the findings from our latest paper, which discusses recent insights from SR and MA on repurposed drugs for Chagas disease that failed in clinical trials. The presentation will also focus on ways to standardize and improve preclinical models in Trypanosoma cruzi infection studies.
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Attend a course in Master of Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona – Spain

I aim to complete a master’s degree in laboratory animal science at the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona within two years. I will attend the practical modules in the two annual face-to-face meetings and present a final project involving ethics in the use of animals using the same research area that we work on here at the Federal University of Bahia: photodynamic therapy (PDT). The practice consists of using light combined with a photosensitizer to promote relief in the treatment of pain and the elimination of pathogenic microorganisms.
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Attending the Animal Welfare Training Course of the AFLAS 2025 congress and to join as a speaker for the thematic sessions

The 10th AFLAS Congress and the 18th Academic Conference on Laboratory Animal Science and Technology of China will take place from October 20 to 24, 2025, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province, China. The event is co-hosted by the Asian Federation of Laboratory Animal Science Associations (AFLAS) and the Chinese Association for Laboratory Animal Sciences (CALAS). The congress includes a training session on Animal Welfare and a thematic session called the International Forum. This grant is requested to cover travel and registration expenses for participation in these sessions.
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Developing Education and Training, Expanding Associations, and Building National and International Networks in Laboratory Animal Science

This three-year project aims to enhance the field of laboratory animal sciences in Ethiopia through a multifaceted approach. The initiative focuses on strengthening the national laboratory animal sciences association, developing and implementing comprehensive training programs—both online and in-person—on laboratory animal care, use, and welfare. Additionally, it seeks to establish and adopt standardized ethical guidelines for the responsible use of laboratory animals, in alignment with international best practices. Furthermore, the project will facilitate local and regional networking to foster collaboration and knowledge exchange, ultimately improving laboratory animal science and research capacity in Ethiopia.
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XVIII SECAL Scientific Congress

SECAL is organizing the XVIII Scientific Congress, which will be held in Bilbao (Spain), from November 18th to the 21st , in the impressive site of Palacio Euskalduna (https://secal2025.es/)This year SECAL, in close collaboration with the Spanish Biosecurity Association (AEBioS), will feature specific sessions that will address current aspects of biosecurity in the field of animal facilities, underscoring our joint commitment to ensuring the best practices and working conditions in our professional environment. As artificial intelligence is reaching all professional fields, we will also cover its future impact on animal research, as it is already providing new opportunities to replace animal testing with more human-relevant and efficient methods.Furthermore, of special interest in this edition will be our sessions inspired by the “One Health” concept, as it is reflected in this year's logo. This approach seeks to bring animal research closer to the patient, promoting a comprehensive vision that connects human, animal, and environmental health
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Attend Module 2 of the MSc in Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare program in Barcelona, Spain

Attendance of Module 2: Management of animal facilities, breeding and animal care programs of the MSc in Laboratory Animal Science and Welfare program in Barcelona, Spain. The course will be held at the veterinary faculty of the Autonomous University Barcelona and is FELASA accredited. The applicant seeks funding to support her professional development during maternity leave.
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