Austrian 3R Days 2026: look back

Photo: Christopher Klettermayer

Doris served as one of the main organizers of the Austrian 3R Days at Vetmeduni, helping deliver a vibrant meeting with 280 participants. The event was opened by Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner, the vice rectors for research from Vetmeduni and Med Uni Graz, Martina Marchetti-Deschmann and Akos Heinemann, Birgit Reininger-Gutmann (Med Uni Graz) and Semmelweis professor Doris Wiflingseder, setting the stage for lively exchange across all 3Rs with a strong focus on NAMs.

Highlights:

  • Creative Poster Slam: 51 posters in one hour—presenters sang, staged mini‑theater pieces, or turned their work into poems—building buzz ahead of the poster walk.
  • Ignaz Semmelweis Session on Infectiology: chaired by Subhra K. Biswas, showcasing an interactive exchange among Semmelweis professors.
  • Strong NAMs presence: numerous contributions advancing new approach methodologies and their practical implementation.
  • Cross‑community dialogue: active networking among academia, industry, and regulators around Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement.

Thanks to the organizing team for making the Austrian 3R Days 2026 a dynamic platform for humane, innovative research.

Semmelweis Professor Doris Wilflingseder giving a talk. Photo: Christopher Klettermayer

Semmelweis Professor Subhra K. Biswas chairing the Ignaz Semmelweis Session on Infectiology. Photo: Christopher Klettermayer

From left to right: Birgit Reininger-Gutmann (Director of Biomedical Research at MUG), Vice rector Martina Marchetti-Deschmann (VetMedUni), Semmelweis Professor Doris Wilflingseder, Minister Eva-Maria Holzleitner, Vice rector Akos Heinemann (MUG). Photo: Christopher Klettermayer

Photo: Christopher Klettermayer