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Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga is a Professor in Evidence-based Laboratory Animal Science at Radboud University Medical Center. She aims to advance the field of laboratory animal science with a focus on the 3Rs: Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement. Her work is dedicated to the continuous improvement of the quality of animal testing and the welfare of laboratory animals. As the director of the Central Animal Laboratory (CDL), she oversees the implementation of the 3Rs in daily activities, ensuring that animal welfare is a central theme in research. Ritskes-Hoitinga conducts systematic literature reviews and leads national surveys to identify opportunities for researchers to apply the 3Rs effectively. She is involved in various activities, including serving on editorial and advisory boards, promoting the use of scientific evidence and translatability in research methods.
Central Animal Laboratory (CDL) • Nijmegen
Overseeing laboratory animal welfare and the implementation of the 3Rs in research.
Applies to Research Master's in Linguistics and Communication Sciences (Centre for Language Studies/Department of Language and Communication).