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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 Methodologies

We 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.

3D Biomodels: Organoids and Spheroids

The Biomodels catalogue provides information on 3D models, organoids and spheroids generated from different tissues and pathologies.

Human Samples

The Human Samples catalogue provides the scientific community with access to human-derived samples for biomedical research purposes.

Animal Models

The Animal Models catalogue contains information on animal models grouped by animal species, thematic area and pathology.

Other 3R Procedures