Biomodels and the 3Rs We provide the scientific community with access to biomodels for biomedical research and prioritise the use of alternatives to animal models, in line with the principles of the 3Rs. This approach promotes more ethical, innovative and translational science, facilitating access to advanced resources such as 3D biomodels, human samples and other cutting-edge technologies for the development of new studies and therapies. The 3Rs Replacement Methods that avoid or replace the use of animals. Reduction Methods that minimise the number of animals used in experiments. Refinement Methods that minimise suffering and improve animal welfare. New Approach MethodologiesWe use New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), such as 3D printing technologies, organoids and spheroids, as well as human samples, enabling us to reduce, refine and replace the use of animals in research. Explore the different catalogues 3D Printing The 3D Printing catalogue brings together the different 3D printing technologies available at the Vall d'Hebron Barcelona Hospital Campus. See more 3D Biomodels: Organoids and Spheroids The Biomodels catalogue provides information on 3D models, organoids and spheroids generated from different tissues and pathologies. See more Human Samples The Human Samples catalogue provides the scientific community with access to human-derived samples for biomedical research purposes. See more Animal Models The Animal Models catalogue contains information on animal models grouped by animal species, thematic area and pathology. See more Other 3R Procedures Computational Services Provides expert advice, services and training for clinical and biomedical research, mainly in the fields of statistics and bioinformatics. See more Bioimaging Services Scientific and technical service specialised in the acquisition and analysis of images from experimental models. It supports research and biomedicine in disease monitoring, as well as in the development and validation of drugs, biomarkers and medical devices. See more CEEA Advice and Tools The CEEA is the body responsible for safeguarding the welfare of our animals and ensuring compliance with current regulations governing the use of animals for experimentation and other scientific purposes. See more Laboratory Animal Service (LAS) Research and teaching activities involving the use of laboratory rodents are centralised within the Laboratory Animal Service. See more Experimental Surgery Unit (ESU) The Experimental Surgery Unit aims to facilitate scientific and technical research in the field of biomedicine, particularly translational research. See more
