World Day for Laboratory Animals
On April 24th we cellebrate the World Day for Laboratory Animals, a time to reflect on the enormous importance of animals for biomedical progress, but also to thank the professionals who dedicate their lives to promoting their well-being.
Read allFFUL/SPCAL COURSE IN LABORATORY ANIMAL SCIENCE - On-line theoretical course from Jan 4th, practical course in September 2022
This course is aimed at pre or postgraduate students wishing to apply for accreditation as Researchers or Research Technicians to DGAV, but also to those who wish to acquire theoretical and practical knowledge in the area of Animal Sciences of Laboratory.
Read all6th Portuguese Animal Welfare Body Symposium and 1st SPCAL Scientific Day - 9th and 10th of December
Two events, one venue! On December 9th, 2021, the VI Portuguese Animal Welfare Bodies Symposium will take place, with the theme "Outside the Box - Beyond rodents in Laboratory Animal Sciences". On December 10th, at the same location, SPCAL organizes its first scientific day, under the theme "Responsible Research and Innovation in Laboratory Animal Sciences" Both events will take place at the Superior School of Tourism and Technology of the Sea - Polytechnic of Leiria, in Peniche.
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Classroom exams of the SPCAL online theoretical course return
With the progress of the deconfinement, SPCAL re-scheduled face-to-face exams for the students enrolled in its theoretical course online. The next one will be September 16, at 11:30 am, at the Faculty of Pharmacy of the University of Coimbra.
Read allInterview of the President of SPCAL for Be Open about Animal Research Day
Magda Castelhano-Carlos, president of SPCAL, gave an interview about the #BOARD event, celebrated on the 1st of July, regarding transparency on animal experimentation. Read the interview here.
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