The World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences ↗ is a leading international event dedicated to advancing alternatives to animal testing in research and education. Bringing together scientists, researchers, policymakers, and industry professionals, the congress provides a vital platform for knowledge exchange, best practice sharing, and discussions on cutting-edge developments in the field. 

The congress covers a wide range of topics, including alternative method development and validation, ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, and the application of alternative approaches in toxicology, biomedical research, and education. By fostering collaboration, this event plays a crucial role in accelerating progress toward the 3Rs principles—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—shaping the future of scientific research and policy. 

The Scientific Program ↗ will cover key topics, including: 

• Animal Health
• Environmental Health
• Education
• One Health / Harmonization / Technologies
• Human Health – Reduction, Refinement, and Other Considerations
• Human Health – Policy
• Human Health – Replacement 

PARC will contribute to the event with a presentation titled "Establishment of Readiness Criteria for AI-Based Tools for Risk Assessment: READYAI”, presented by Joyce de Paula Souza ↗, from the University of Basel ↗, Switzerland. 

We invite researchers, policymakers, and professionals from various scientific fields to join this prestigious congress and contribute to shaping the future of alternatives in life sciences.