At the heart of CAAT is a deep belief in the power of education and the role it plays in driving CAAT’s mission forward.

Our range of online and on-campus programs are designed to foster an understanding of humane science. They teach the essential principles of the 3Rs – replacement, reduction, and refinement – in the scientific community and beyond.

Online Courses

Toxicology 21: Scientific Applications (Coursera): Learn about the modern concepts of regulatory toxicology that are revamping the field.

Evidence-Based Toxicology (Coursera): Understand the principles of evidence-based medicine and its application in toxicology.

Refinement of Animal Experimentation: Essential to Reduce Animal Suffering and Enhance Scientific Rigor (2 credits, 3rd term): Gain a deeper understanding of ways to reduce animal suffering and enhance scientific rigor.

Animals in Research: Law, Policy, and Humane Sciences (3 credits, 4th term): Critically appraise animal models and non-animal methods to choose the most suitable for your research.

Animal Ethics (1 credit, 4th term): Explore the ethical considerations surrounding animal research.

In-person Programs & Courses

Alternative Methods in Animal Testing (3 credits, 3rd term): This course discusses and evaluates strategies for reducing the number of animals used in research. It addresses traditional in vitro methods, including cell culture and analytical chemistry. It also discusses newer and evolving techniques such as informatics, genomics, proteomics, and metabolomics.

Humane Sciences and Toxicology (Certificate Program): Complete this curriculum to receive a certificate recognizing your competency in humane sciences and toxicology policy.

Course 180.637.81 Refinement of Animal Experimentation: Essential to Reduce Animal Suffering and Enhance Scientific Rigor (2 credits): This course covers the key refinement methods necessary to conduct research in a scientifically and ethically responsible manner. 

Course 187.625.81 Animals in Research: Law, Policy, and Humane Sciences (3 credits): This eight-week course was fully revised three years ago. It prepares students to critically appraise the validity of animal models and non-animal methods to choose the best means for their specific research interests.

Course 180.638.81 Animal Ethics (1 credit): This course introduces learners to the principles of animal ethics. It focuses on nonhuman animals used in research, testing and education. 

The Bloomberg School of Public Health also offers a Master of Science in Toxicology for Human Risk Assessment.


Beyond Classical Refinement

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A central component of our educational programs is the Beyond Classical Refinement program lead by Kathrin Herrmann. CAAT’s Refinement Program critically appraises current animal use practices in science. It scrutinizes both animal and non-animal models regarding their quality and validity, with the goal being improvement of science in general. To learn more about this program, please visit: https://caat.publichealth.jhu.edu/beyond-classical-refinement/.

Expanding the Scope

CAAT’s educational reach extends to industry as well. Our Green Toxicology collaboration, spearheaded by Dr. Alexandra Maertens, offers a wealth of educational activities tailored to the needs of industry professionals. Our work has even been recognized by Apple. There, our faculty member, Thomas Hartung, serves as a scientific advisor. He contributes to their efforts to minimize or eliminate toxins from their products and supply chain.

Directory

Below is CAAT’s comprehensive directory of global organizations devoted to the principles of the 3Rs – replacement, reduction, and refinement – and the development of alternatives to animal testing. These centers, spanning continents from North America to Asia, work tirelessly to promote ethical research practices, educate the scientific community, and advance non-animal research methods.

3Rs & Alternative Centers
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