Role and mission

FENS supports research using animals when it is carefully regulated, where alternative methods are not available and high welfare standards are met.

Activities & support

FENS supports the development of resources on animals in research, promotes public education and supports scientists facing challenges to their research.

Transparency in animal research

FENS supports a wide range of activities aiming to encourage openness in animal research.

Useful resources

CARE has collated a selection of useful platforms, links and reports about animal research and the European legislative framework.

Exploring the necessity of animal experiments – Call for Applications for Young Scientists

The Federation of European Neuroscience Societies Committee on Animals in Research (FENS CARE) announces an opportunity for young scientists to contribute their insights and perspectives to a crucial and thought-provoking topic: Animal experiments in brain research.

We invite young, passionate, and innovative students and scientists to contribute to these debates by submitting their literary work or scientific essay and win a prize of EUR 500 in each of the two categories. Additionally, outstanding contributions will be considered for publication in the society’s journal EJN, will be advertised on the FENS CARE website and will be read during the coming FENS Forum in Vienna in June 2024.

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The Committee on Animals in Research (CARE)

CARE was established to advise FENS on the responsible use of animals in neuroscience research and to support the development of resources on animals in research.

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