#BOARD25: a worldwide call for transparency in animal research
- Inês Serrenho
- Jun 13
- 1 min read
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.
#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.