2026 3Rs Sharing Conference

Emerging Technologies Across All 3Rs

One meaningful day of in-person interactions with leading 3Rs experts.

May 6, 2026 at University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia

Join us for 1 day on in-person, discussion-focused 3Rs content from the 3Rs Collaborative & the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research.

Presenting Sponsor & Conference Hosts

Tentative Agenda

Expert speakers, critical topics, practical advice, & facilitated networking

  • 8am - Registration, Breakfast, & Exhibitor Connections


  • 9:00am - Opening Remarks


  • 9:05am - The Critical Role of the 3Rs: Federal Projects & Updates

    Update on Complement-AIRE program & ORIVA – Margaret O. 20 min


    NAMs VQN and the first set of pilot projects and the targeted plans for the launch of Implementation of the VQN later this year – Amber Zimmerman – 20 min

  • 9:45am - AI & Replacements in Research: Scientific & Operational Efficiency Part 1

    Enhancing Regulatory Protocol Quality through an Ethically Governed, AI-ASsisted Review Framework – Jeremy DeRicco, U. of Pittsburg – 15 min

  • 10am - Networking Break & Exhibitor Connections


  • 10:30am - AI & Replacements in Research: Scientific & Operational Efficiency Part 2

    Replacing the second species – Sally Thompson-Iritani, U of Washington – 20 min


    Use of learning machines in drug discovery to fight lung diseases – Deepak Deshpande & Raymond Penn, Jefferson – 20 min


    Prompting for AI – Szczepan Baran, BaranCafe – 20 min

  • 11:30am - Networking Lunch


  • 12:30pm - NAMs and Animals: Incorporating new methodologies into your research pipeline


    Stem Cell-based Primate In Vitro Models to Enhance Translational Relevance of Drug Safety – Morteza Roodgar, Exir Bio 40 min


    Replacing Non-Human-Relevant Animal Studies with Liver Spheroids: A Case Study in Amcenestrant-Induced Hepatotoxicity – Piyush Bajaj, Lilly – 20 min


    Replacing sentinel animals for 3Rs and operational benefits – 15 min – Alicia Donnelly, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

  • 1:45pm - The Forgotten R: Impactful Reduction Part 1

    Considerations of non-human primate use in nonclinical toxicity study package for oncology therapeutics with well-characterized target in support of 3Rs – an IQ DruSafe industry survey. – Timothy Hart, GSK, 30 min

  • 2:15pm - Networking Break & Exhibitor Connections


  • 2:45pm - The Forgotten R: Impactful Reduction Part 2

    Precision cut lung slice cultures for Reduction in toxicology – Julia Herbert, Rutgers, 15 min


    Enormous Reduction effect through genetic STR analysis of chimeric sperm – Ronald Naumann, Max Plank Institute of Molecular Cell Biology, 15 min (Virtual)

  • 3:15pm - Digital Measures & Other Refinements for Science & Welfare

    Non-invasive home cage monitoring of body temperature and activity for the evaluation of novel mouse enrichment nesting materials – Vic Johnson, BRT Labs, 20 min


    Surgical refinements for laboratory animals – Kristen Gardner, University of Pennsylvania, 20 min


    Using positive reinforcement for refinement and cost savings in pigs – Emma Halter, University of Pennsylvania, 20 min

  • 4:15pm - Closing Remarks


  • 4:20pm - Final Networking Session


  • 5:30pm - Event Close


Registration

Registration includes the cost of breakfast, ample snacks/coffee throughout the day, and lunch.

Early bird registrations must be received before March 31, 2025 to get the rate listed below. Registrations after this time will be charged an additional $25.


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  • $300 – Individual Member Registration. Reserved for current members of NJABR, 3RsC, or SUBR.
  • $1100 – Group of 4 Member Registration. Reserved for current members of NJABR, 3RsC, or SUBR.
  • $325 – Individual Registration
  • $1200 – Group of 4 Registration

 

Cancellations received on or before April 6, 2026 will receive a full refund less $20 processing fee. If you cancel after April 6, 2026 or are a “no show,” no refund will be granted, and if you selected to “Pay by Check” you will be responsible for the full payment. NJABR and 3RsC reserve the right to deny registration for any reason.

Thank you to our Conference Vendors & Sponsors

A collage of five corporate logos: Bio-Serv, W.F. Fisher and Son Inc., Instech, LI-COR Biosciences, and Shepherd.
Sponsorship list: Presenting Sponsor Charles River, Lunch Sponsor Tecniplast, and Breakfast Sponsor Allentown.

Interested in being a sponsor or exhibitor for 2026? There are exhibitor spaces left at $850, break sponsors at $300, and session presenter sponsors at $600. Learn more and sign-up on our registration site.

Hotel Information

Homewood Suites by Hilton University City, 4109 Walnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 | Rate $209 plus taxes and fees – Block available until April 6, 2026 | Approximately 6 blocks from Houston Hall

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Sheraton Philadelphia University City, 3549 Chestnut Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 19104 – Rate $309 plus taxes and fees – Block available until April 6, 2026 | Approximately 3 blocks from Houston Hall

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THE INN AT PENN, A HILTON HOTEL, 3600 Sansom Street, Philadelphia PA 19104 – Rates vary – no discounts available – Approximately 2 blocks from Houston Hall – On University of Pennsylvania Campus – (215) 222-0200

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Any questions? Contact Tom Leach at leach@njabr.org.