\nMandatory training<\/strong>s to design and plan animal experimentation<\/h4>\n\n\n\nTo be able to design animal experimental projects and act as a project leader, the following trainings are mandatory:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- EU \u2013 Function A training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- EU – Function B training<\/li>\n\n\n\n
- CPD trainings
<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n\nEU \u2013 Function A and Function B trainings<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
These trainings are comprised of e-learning modules, theoretical in-class teaching courses as well as practical workshops, and are followed by a written final exam. University staff is informed by email about upcoming sessions. If you are interested in one of these trainings, you can contact the training committee by email: lasc-members[at]uni.lu. Price per function and species: 200 euros for internal participants (University and LIH) and 600 euros for external participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\n- EU – Function A – Mouse and\/or Zebrafish<\/strong>
This training is intended for research staff carrying out procedures on animals. It concentrates on care, handling health and welfare of the animals as well as on 3R-principles and ethics. Completion of the training gives access to personalised practical training and is a prerequisite to conduct animal experimentation. The Function A training is organised every year between October and November (e-learning in October, in class teaching, practical teaching and final exam in November).
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- EU – Function B<\/strong>
This training is intended for researchers who do not only perform experiments but also design procedures and projects and submit them for ethical approval. Here, a special focus is put on ethical aspects, the implementation of the 3Rs, including alternatives to animals research, statistics possibilities to refine procedures as well as legal aspects and how to perform a harm-benefit-analysis. The Function B training is organised every two years during spring. The next one will be in spring 2026.
<\/li>\n\n\n\n- Module \u2013 National and European legislation<\/strong>
This training is intended for research staff that already have a Function A Training in another country. They need to complete this module to get to know the national regulations on animal experimentation. The Module is organised in the framework of the Function A training taking place every year between October and November (e-learning in October, in class teaching and final exam in November).
<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n\nPractical Skills Training and Assessment<\/h4>\n\n\n\n
To be able to perform animals experiments after obtaining the Function A training, each researcher must undergo further practical skills training and a final assessment for specific procedures they need to perform on animals. This is to ensure excellent skills and knowledge when performing procedures on animals in order to secure high standards in animal welfare. If you need practical skills training or an assessment of the practical skills, please open a ticket.
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