Speakers
  Workshops
  Detailed Program
  Posters

Speakers

* Emad Aboud, Prof. of Neurosurgery, University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, on live surgery practice using perfused human cadavers

* M. A. Akbarsha, Prof. of Animal Science, Bharathidasan University, on modernising biology education and replacement of dissection

* Jonathan Balcombe, Ethologist, on assessment of alternatives, and on the study of stress and pleasure in animals

* Marc Bekoff, Prof. of Biology, University of Colorado, on ethical education and the human-animal relationship

* Jasmijn de Boo, Education and Training Co-ordinator, WSPA, and former EURCA Project Co-ordinator, on reviews of alternatives, and on the teaching of animal welfare

* Hans Braun, Prof of Physiology, Marburg University, on computer simulation and the link between alternatives in education and in research

* Theo Capaldo, Psychologist and President, NEAVS, on the hidden curriculum in life science education

* Laura Ducceschi, Director, Animalearn, on humane education initiatives in middle and high school

* David Dewhurst, Assistant Principal (e-learning & e-health), University of Edinburgh, and The Lord Dowding Fund for Humane Research, on re-useable learning objects (RLOs) and alternatives

* Nick Jukes, InterNICHE Co-ordinator, on mainstreaming alternatives for an ethical and effective life science education

* Andrew Knight, Veterinarian and President, Animal Consultants International, on successful action for alternatives by students

* Susan Krebsbach, veterinary consultant, AVAR, on the role of veterinary professionals in advocating for alternatives

* M. S. A. Kumar, Prof of Anatomy, Tufts University School of Veterinary Medicine, on the implementation of client donation programs for ethically-sourced animal cadavers

* Elena Maroueva, Veterinarian and InterNICHE National Contact for Russia, on change in Russian life science education 

* Siri Martinsen, Veterinarian and InterNICHE National Contact for Norway, on policies for animal use and alternatives in education

* Makiko Nakano, Veterinarian and InterNICHE National Contact for Japan, on student outreach for alternatives in Japanese veterinary education

* Marketa Peckova, InterNICHE National Contact for the Czech Republic, on researching the use of animals and alternatives in the Czech Republic

* Monika Percic, InterNICHE Alternatives Loan System co-ordinator, on the use of loan systems to support implementation of alternatives 

* Tom Regan, Emeritus Prof. of Philosophy, North Carolina State University, on academic freedom and ethics

* Jan Sigurd Røtnes, CEO, SimSurgery AS, Oslo, on virtual reality (VR) surgical training and the development of advanced simulation 

* Adolfo Sansolini, Chief Executive, BUAV, and Vice-President, LAV, on legislation for conscientious objection and alternatives

* Garry Scroop, Prof. of Physiology, University of Adelaide, on critical thinking skills and student self-experimentation

* Sepehr Shafiezadeh, pharmacy student and InterNICHE National Contact for Iran, on replacement of animal experiments in Iran

* Dan Smeak, Prof of Surgery, Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine, on effective surgery training and the use of models and simulators

* Adrian Smith, Co-founder of NORINA and Prof of Veterinary Medicine, Norwegian School of Veterinary Science, on databases and implementation of alternatives

* David Thomas, Legal Adviser, BUAV, on the legal status of alternatives and animal use in education

* Thales Trez, Prof of Biology and Education, Universidade Federal de Alfenas, Biologist and InterNICHE National Contact for Brazil, on networking and alternatives in Latin America

Workshops

* Client donation programmes and ethical dissection

* A teacher's guide to implementation

* Cultural obstacles and opportunities for implementation

* Animal rights philosophy

* Conscientious objection

* Empowerment for campaigners

* Experiences of connection with animals

* The role of emotions in life science debate


You are invited to submit a poster: for details, click here

For further information on the program, please contact coordinator@interniche.org