At CBI we develop medicines to fight serious illnesses in the field of immunology and antibiotic resistance. In the course of developing these life-saving medicines, it is essential for us to assess the safety and efficacy of new drugs prior to their use in humans.
Our policies and standards on laboratory animal care abide by the principles known as the 3Rs of animal research:
- Refine – Eliminate or minimize impact to animals by reducing potentially painful or invasive procedures, whenever possible
- Reduce – Use the absolute minimum number of animals in each study necessary to obtain valid results
- Replace – Always look for an alternative, non-animal-based research methods where possible
All research framework complies with the regulations of the following state institutions:
State Veterinary and Food Administration of Slovak Republic
Regional Ethical committee for Bratislava