About
EARA
Founded in 2014, EARA is a not-for-profit organisation that has more than 170 member organisations from both public research institutions, representative bodies and private biomedical research, as well as breeders and other suppliers to the sector, in 23 European countries and 14 other countries around the world.
EARA Vision and Mission
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Our vision is that animal research is understood by society as still a critical part of the scientific process, leading to an informed and beneficial climate for innovation and progress for the benefit of human and animal and environmental health.
Our mission to be the leading voice in Europe for organisations that use animals for scientific purposes and to ensure that all stakeholders are informed and understand the use of animals for as long as they are needed.
The EARA network
(by sector)
EARA 10th anniversary -
why EARA was founded
EARA Strategy 2018 – 2023.
To meet the ambitions of its vision and mission statements and to reach its key audiences EARA has now identified five core strategy objectives for the next five years.
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Adapt the existing framework of policies, practices, procedures, and responsibilities for the effective management of EARA and manage the association’s growth through the creation of a new governance structure.
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To represent the European life sciences sector at EU institutions and at European national authority level
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To improve public awareness and acceptance of the importance of the use of animals for biomedical research for human, animal and environmental benefit.
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To facilitate choice and sustainability in the supply chain for animal research
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To ensure the expansion of the EARA network across Europe. To assist in the formation of national advocacy networks.
EARA Board Members
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Public organisationsEPV (European Primate Veterinarians) FENS (Federation of European Neurosciences Societies) Hellenic Society for Neuroscience Max Planck Society NOVA Medical School Donders Institute, Radboud University SGV (Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association) SECAL (Spanish Society for Laboratory Animal Sciences)
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Private OrganisationsAAALAC AnimalhealthEurope Charles River Labcorp Merck GSK Inotiv Marshall Bioresources
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Public organisationsEPV (European Primate Veterinarians) FENS (Federation of European Neurosciences Societies) Hellenic Society for Neuroscience Max Planck Society NOVA Medical School Donders Institute, Radboud University SGV (Swiss Laboratory Animal Science Association) SECAL (Spanish Society for Laboratory Animal Sciences)
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Private OrganisationsAAALAC AnimalhealthEurope Charles River Labcorp Merck GSK Inotiv Marshall Bioresources
News about EARA Members
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Webinar focusing on the activities of EARA, hosted by the EARA Member European Society of Laboratory Animal Veterinarians and the Karolinska Institute, Sweden.
EARA executive director, Kirk Leech, presented āAn introduction to the European Animal Research Associationā, outlining the current work of EARA to improve public understanding and acceptability of animal research in Europe.
