Biomedizinische Forschung

The Biomedical Research team offers a range of training courses for researchers, students, technical staff, laboratory animal caretakers, students, and other interested parties, and organizes events in the field of laboratory animal science and alternative methods.

The main focus of Biomedical Research at the Medical University of Graz is the application of the 3Rs by Russell and Burch — Replacement, Reduction, Refinement — in experimental procedures and education. This is addressed both through training courses on animal experimentation and through the application of 3R methods. The courses provide theoretical and practical instruction on the training topics.

Courses on Laboratory Animal Science

The training focuses on the education and further training of personnel conducting experiments in the field of laboratory animal science. Details about the courses can be found on the Medical Research Academy Graz (MERAG) website.

  • • Basic course in laboratory animal science EU function A, performance of procedures on animals
    • Basic course for animal experimental work, pig animal model
    • Preparation of an animal experiment application
    • Basic course in laboratory animal science, mouse/rat animal model

Specialized Training, Internships, and Apprenticeships

Additionally, practice opportunities and training for specific techniques can be arranged based on the needs of researchers through the Biomedical Research Graz secretariat.

Information about internships for veterinary medicine students and training in laboratory animal anesthesia via the ECVAA Satellite Training Center can be found on the Core Facility Experimental Biomodels website.

Conferences

The association for the promotion of alternative biomodels (Rep Ref Red Society), which originated from biomedical research, organizes the Austrian 3Rdays every other year. The conference covers various aspects of the 3Rs and thus attracts a wide audience of interested participants.

Event "Animal testing: Are they still necessary or already replaceable?"

This event is bookable for school classes in grades 7 and 8 on agreed dates. The goal is a qualitative engagement with the moral and ethical dilemma of animal testing. In this way, students are encouraged to question their own perspectives on this topic and develop the ability to independently form a scientifically sound and reflective opinion. At the same time, the students’ evaluation skills are to be strengthened.
Further details about the event can be found in our Brochure (German only).

It is mandatory to spend at least one hour at school preparing the students for this event. Preparation materials:

Registrations for this event are accepted exclusively by the accompanying teacher via the following online form.

Secretary Biomedical Research

 
Roseggerweg 48, 8036 Graz
T: +43 316 385 12524