Completed Projects

Severity Assessment in animal based research

Funding by: German Research Foundation (DFG)

Funding period: 2017 - 2021

Aim: Assessing the burden of mice in animal experiments is a complex undertaking from both ethical and biomedical perspectives. The methods used in this project allow for burden analysis from the animals' perspective by incorporating expectancy valence and preferences.

3R Relevance: A standardized stress classification according to measurable and clearly defined criteria helps to minimize pain and suffering of laboratory animals in terms of the Animal Welfare Act.