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Celebrating
openness about animal research
EARA's fifth edition of
Be Open About Animal Research Day
(#BOARD25) took place on
Tuesday, 3 June 2025.
#BOARD25 is a global, 24-hour social media campaign that celebrates openness by biomedical institutions
in communicating animal research.
What happened for #BOARD25?
The fifth edition of Be Open About Animal Research Day (#BOARD25), EARA’s global, 24-hour social media campaign, that celebrates examples of openness in animal research with the public, took place during the FELASA Congress 2025, on 3 June.
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The campaign was supported by more than 260 partners from six continents - the highest participation to date.
Examples of materials produced for the campaign included:
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On-site visits to animal facilities.
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A video feature with 15 scientists from different research institutions across Spain - including EARA members COSCE and CNB - sharing successful experiments in which animal research was essential.
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Q&A videos from numerous researchers and institutions all over the world about the importance of openness in animal research and their support for #BOARD25.
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Facility videos from Portugal showcasing rodents (University of Beira Interior) and fish (EARA member, Champalimaud Foundation).
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A podcast episode, Pioniers van de Wetenschap, featuring Lucas Mergan (Odisee University of Applied Sciences) and Liesbeth Aarts (Infopount Proefdieronderzoek), discussing the importance of transparency and public dialogue on animal research.
#BOARD25 also received media coverage in Mauritius, with an interview in the press featuring Nada Padayatchy from the EARA member Bioculture (Mauritius) Ltd.
