PUBLICATION
Course on Breeding, Handling, and Experimental Procedures of Zebrafish (Danio rerio): Training, Refinement, Paradigm Shift, and Dissemination of Knowledge from Brazil to the World
- Authors
- Silveira, T., Kütter, M., Nornberg, B., Meirelles, M., Silva, D., López, A.I., Lopes, A., Castro, C., Moraes, J., Schimith, L.E., de Leon, P., Marins, L.F., Remião, M.
- ID
- ZDB-PUB-240416-8
- Date
- 2024
- Source
- Zebrafish 21: 155161155-161 (Journal)
- Registered Authors
- Marins, Luis Fernando, Nornberg, Bruna Felix
- Keywords
- aquatic, biology, didactic, ethics, event organization, welfare
- MeSH Terms
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- Animal Experimentation*
- Animal Welfare
- Animals
- Brazil
- Laboratory Animal Science*
- Zebrafish
- PubMed
- 38621201 Full text @ Zebrafish
Citation
Silveira, T., Kütter, M., Nornberg, B., Meirelles, M., Silva, D., López, A.I., Lopes, A., Castro, C., Moraes, J., Schimith, L.E., de Leon, P., Marins, L.F., Remião, M. (2024) Course on Breeding, Handling, and Experimental Procedures of Zebrafish (Danio rerio): Training, Refinement, Paradigm Shift, and Dissemination of Knowledge from Brazil to the World. Zebrafish. 21:155161155-161.
Abstract
Currently, in Brazil, all researchers involved in animal experimentation must undergo training in laboratory animal science to stay updated on biology, methodology, ethics, and legal considerations related to the use of animals. The training program presented in this study not only aims to fulfill a legal obligation but also intends to train students and professionals to effectively care for their biomodels. It seeks to help them understand the importance of this care, both for the welfare of the animals and for the results of their projects. In total, 58 participants were present at the event (pre-event and full-time course). These participants consisted students and professionals from 11 institutions and 5 different countries. These numbers demonstrate the successful attainment of the desired capillarity in the scientific community and the posterior dissemination of knowledge. Through this course, it was possible to train the participants and raise their awareness about the importance of applying scientific knowledge in their daily practices to maintain the animals, ensuring the welfare of the models and refining the research. Finally, the program presented in this study, as well as the strategies adopted, can serve as a model for other institutions aiming to achieve similar results.
Genes / Markers
Expression
Phenotype
Mutations / Transgenics
Human Disease / Model
Sequence Targeting Reagents
Fish
Orthology
Engineered Foreign Genes
Mapping