IC-3Rs • Innovation Centre for 3R Alternatives

9th IC-3Rs Symposium 2026

Friday 18 September 2026

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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS

FOR POSTER PRESENTATIONS

You are kindly invited to submit your abstract for a poster presentation at the 9th annual IC-3Rs Symposium 2026. Posters will be displayed the whole day, poster sessions are organised during the coffee and lunch breaks.

Abstract topics should focus on the 3Rs Principle in its broadest sense:

  • Drug development and research, toxicology, risk assessment…
  • Alternative methods and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs) such as organoids, spheroids, organ-on-chip, in silico modelling, omics, NGRA…
  • Reduction and Refinement techniques, ethical considerations, legislative aspects…

 

Attendees who submit an abstract are entitled to a reduced registration fee (€20) for the Symposium. Please indicate it when registering for the event.

Missed the first deadline to submit your abstract for the IC-3Rs Symposium? You have got another chance!

We have extended the abstract submission deadline until 18th of August. Don't miss this opportunity to showcase your research to peers in the 3Rs community.

 

POSTER COMPETITION

Young scientists who submit an abstract will compete for the best poster presentation (250€). Anyone working in the field of 3Rs is free to submit an abstract, but only master students, PhD students and postdocs are eligible for the competition.

All attendees are invited to vote for their favourite poster. A QR code to the voting form will be available onsite and in the Symposium booklet. The best poster award will be attributed at the end of the Symposium.

WHY SUBMIT?
  • Present your work to a dedicated audience
  • Benefit from a reduced registration fee (€20)
  • Young researchers can compete for a €250 prize!
HOW TO SUMIT YOUR ABSTRACT?
  • Prepare your abstract (approximatively 2000 characters) using the following template
  • Send your abstract by 08/08/2026 to abstracts@ic-3rs.org  
  • After the deadline, we will inform you if your abstract is accepted for a poster presentation
  • Don’t forget to bring your poster in A0 (841 x 1189 mm) portrait format at the Symposium (attachment material will be provided for you).

 

If you have any questions regarding the call for abstracts, please contact us via abstracts@ic-3r.org

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