2026 3Rs Sharing Conference

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THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST IN THE 2026 3Rs SHARING CONFERENCE. REGISTRATION IS FULL. PLEASE CONTACT TOM LEACH AT LEACH@NJABR.ORG TO JOIN OUR WAITLIST.

Cancellations received on or before April 6, 2026 will receive a full refund less $20 processing fee. If you cancel after April 6, 2026 or are a "no show," no refund will be granted, and if you selected to “Pay by Check” you will be responsible for the full payment. NJABR and 3RsC reserve the right to deny registration for any reason.

University of Pennsylvania

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

May 6, 2026

The 3Rs Collaborative and the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research are delighted to announce that registration is open for the 2026 3Rs Sharing Conference. We’re excited to create a new era of professional conference, emphasizing both high-quality speakers and facilitated participant interactions and networking!

This year's conference will include a variety of 3Rs content with a focus on improving rigor and translatability in biomedical research through the robust incorporation of the 3Rs. We will explore opportunities for the robust incorporation of 3Rs in institutional research, as well as machine learning and non-animal technologies to advance rigor and translation. Presentations will address the use of current and emerging technologies to help guide future drug development strategy to advance next steps. In addition, the conference will discuss study design, animal methodology, and, as always, best practices to promote laboratory animal welfare for a variety of species.

Registration includes the cost of continental breakfast, ample snacks/coffee throughout the day, and lunch.

Registration Options and Fees

Individual Registration

PSBR/NJABR/3RsC/SUBR Members - $300

Future Members - $325

Group Registration

PSBR/NJABR/3RsC/SUBR Members Group of 4 Registration - $1,100

Future Members Group of 4 Registration - $1,200

Use Promo Code "EARLY" to receive our Early Bird Rate

Thank You to our Conference Vendors and Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Lunch Sponsor

Breakfast Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Sponsorship & Vendor Opportunities

Vendor/Exhibitor Space Opportunity - $850

1 full-conference registration (additional registrations available at a discounted rate)
1 Vendor/Exhibitor Tabletop Display Space
Recognition in the Conference Program Journal
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

Presenting Sponsor - TAKEN - Charles River Labs

3 complimentary full-conference registrations (additional registrations available at a discounted rate)
OFFICIAL SPONSOR of the 2023 3Rs Sharing Conference
1 Vendor/Exhibitor Tabletop Display Space
An opportunity to address the conference attendees (subject to additional approval/agreement)
1 full page color ad with exclusive placement in the Conference Program Journal
Recognition on all marketing materials, electronic and printed, including your logo on the event registration site
Recognition on signage at conference and in the Conference Program Journal
An opportunity to add a flyer or marketing piece with conference materials
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

Lunch Sponsor - TAKEN - Tecniplast

2 complimentary full-conference registrations (additional registrations available at a discounted rate)
EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR of the Conference Lunch
1 Vendor/Exhibitor Tabletop Display Space
1 half page color ad in the Conference Program Journal
Special recognition of your sponsorship during the lunch announcement
Recognition on signage at conference and in the Conference Program Journal
An opportunity to add a flyer or marketing piece with conference materials
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

Breakfast Sponsor - TAKEN - Allentown

1 complimentary full-conference registration (additional registrations available at a discounted rate)
1 Vendor/Exhibitor Tabletop Display Space
1 half page color ad in the Conference Program Journal
EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR of the Conference Continental Breakfast
Special recognition of your sponsorship at the commencement of the conference
Recognition on signage at conference and in the Conference Program Journal
An opportunity to add a flyer or marketing piece with conference materials
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

Specialty Opportunities

Session Presenter Sponsor (help offset travel costs for our distinguished speakers and presenters) - $600 (5 Available)

1 complimentary full-conference registration
EXCLUSIVE SPONSOR of the session of your choice (subject to availability)
Recognition in the Conference Program Journal
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

Break Sponsor - $300 (2 available)

Signage at the break table areas
Acknowledgement of your support in a post-conference email to all participants

2026 3Rs Sharing Conference Agenda

MORNING SESSION

9:00 am - Opening Remarks & Updates

9:05 am - The Critical Role of the 3Rs: Federal Projects & Updates

Update on Complement-AIRE program & ORIVA

Margaret Ochocinska, NIH

FNIH's NAMs VQN: Pilots & Implementation

Amber Zimmerman, FNIH

AI & Replacements in Research: Scientific & Operational Efficiency Part I

Enhancing Regulatory Protocol Quality through an Ethically Governed, AI-Assisted Review Framework

Jeremy DeRicco, University of Pittsburgh

10:00 am - Networking Break & Exhibitor Connections

10:30 am - AI & Replacements in Research: Scientific & Operational Efficiency Part II

Replacing the second species

Sally Thompson-Iritani, University of Washington

Use of learning machines in drug discovery to fight lung diseases

Deepak Deshpande & Raymond Penn, Thomas Jefferson University

Prompting for AI

Szczepan Baran, BaranCafe

11:30 - Networking Lunch

AFTERNOON SESSION

12:30 pm - NAMs and Animals: Incorporating new methodologies into your research pipeline

Stem Cell-based Primate In Vitro Models to Enhance Translational Relevance of Drug Safety

Morteza Roodgar, Exir Bio

Replacing Non-Human-Relevant Animal Studies with Liver Spheroids: A Case Study in Amcenestrant-Induced Hepatotoxicity

Piyush Bajaj, Eli Lilly and Company

Replacing sentinel animals for 3Rs and operational benefits

Alicia Donnelly, Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

1:45 pm - The Forgotten R: Impactful Reduction Techniques

Considerations of non-human primate use in nonclinical toxicity study package for oncology therapeutics with well-characterized target in support of 3Rs – an IQ DruSafe industry survey

Timothy Hart, GSK

Enormous Reduction effect through genetic STR analysis of chimeric sperm

Ronald Naumann, Max Planck Institute of Molecular Cell Biology

Precision cut lung slice cultures for Reduction in toxicology

Julia Herbert, Rutgers University

2:45 pm - Networking Break & Exhibitor Connections

3:15 pm - Digital Measures, & Other Refinements for Science & Welfare

Non-invasive home cage monitoring of body temperature and activity for the evaluation of novel mouse enrichment nesting materials

Vic Johnson, BRT Labs

Surgical refinements for laboratory animals

Kristin Gardiner, University of Pennsylvania

Using positive reinforcement for refinement and cost savings in pigs