Endorsements

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See also the page of general endorsements for Norecopa's work.

Funders and Regulatory Authorities

Scientific organisations


Journals and Guidelines for Publication


Universities

  • One of the largest university hospitals in Europe, Charité-Universitatsmedizin in Berlin, 'expects a study design according to PREPARE and ARRIVE guidelines'.
  • The Animal Welfare Body at Utrecht University describes PREPARE as a guideline for animal experiments, and states that 'using PREPARE is helpful for making a good work protocol design, which supports refinements of animal experiments'. Furthermore, they write: 'PREPARE is relevant for all stages of quality assurance, from individual procedures to managing an animal facility. The experts who are involved have experience in running animal facilities, collaborating with researchers, serving on advisory and regulatory committees and planning animal studies. The guidelines and checklists are developed upon the experiences of the authors during the last 30 years. PREPARE focuses on factors that can dramatically influence the validity and outcome of animal studies. Always use the PREPARE guidelines when planning a project that may involve animals. The guidelines should be used from day one of planning, in close collaboration with the animal facility where the project is executed'.
  • The University of Leicester​ state: 'We, alongside the Home Office, recommend the use of the PREPARE checklist for preparing grant applications.'
  • The University of Zurich recommends the PREPARE guidelines, in their guidance on study design.
  • The University of Lausanne has a list of steps to follow before starting animal experiments, where it  specifically mentions PREPARE.
  • The University of Bergen provides a flow diagram for study planning (Animal research - step by step), which recommends the use of PREPARE.
  • Lund University in Sweden uses the PREPARE checklist in their requirements for scientists applying for permission to perform animal research.
  • On a page entitled Optimising animal studies, the University of Edinburgh writes that 'PREPARE acts as an aide memoire for busy researchers and gives them advice on all the issues which may affect the scientific validity and translatability of their research, as well as the animals' welfare'.
  • The League of European Research Universities (LERU) has published Good Practice in Communicating Animal Research at Universities, and points out that 'initiatives such as: the PREPARE guidelines on how to plan animal experiments...are designed to deliver more reliable and translatable research. In addition, these exercises may lead to a reduction of unnecessary animal experiments'.


Scientific papers and media articles

This page was updated on 14 October 2024

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