Be Open about Animal Research Day (#BOARD25), the fifth annual of EARA’s annual 24-hour social media campaign, took place on 3 June, with contributions from the global biomedical community. 

 

Held to coincide with the FELASA 2025 Congress in Athens, Greece, 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: 

• On-site visits to animal facilities.  

• 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.  

• 20 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. 

• Facility videos from Portugal showcasing rodents (University of Beira Interior) and fish (EARA member, Champalimaud Foundation). 

• 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 om animal research. 

On-site visits to animal facilities.  

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.  

20 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. 

Facility videos from Portugal showcasing rodents (University of Beira Interior) and fish (EARA member, Champalimaud Foundation). 

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 om animal research. 

 

#BOARD25 received media coverage in Mauritius, with a press interview with Nada Padayatchy from EARA member Bioculture (Mauritius) Ltd. 

 

You can review the whole media campaign at the #BOARD25 webpage, including statements, case studies and videos, including Q&As.