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Aquatic Research
Whether you have years of experience working with aquatic species (such as killifish, medaka, salmon, zebrafish & xenopus) or are at the start of your career our Responsible Aquatic Animal Research course will exceed your expectations.
Join us to:
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Discover the evidence base underpinning our current knowledge of aquatic animal welfare and how you can apply this in your work.
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Identify what you know and what you don’t know so that you can build upon your strengths and strive to overcome your weakness.
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Develop the confidence and competence to action global best practice standards when planning, designing, conducting, analysing and communicating your work.
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Learn to critically review the evidence, challenge the status quo and think creatively to identify and overcome study flaws and limitations.
Theory elements include:
Session 1
Why aquatic animal species are used; the ethical theories underpinning societal viewpoints on animal research and aquatic animal sentience plus an overview of the 3Rs.
Session 2
How research integrity principles apply within the context of aquatic animal research; the research framework plus good practice expectations; case study examples of poor and malpractices.
Session 3
How to identify and avoid the most common pitfalls in experimental design plus; ways to improve the rigour and reproducibility of results and reporting practices.
Session 4
What is known about aquatic animal welfare; factors to consider to can enhance an aquatic animal’s lifetime experience; an introduction to the refinement loop and marginal gains.
Practical elements include:
Session 1
When the use of aquatic animals in research started; factors that influence people’s moral values; the function of ethical review ; what the 3Rs mean in practice.
Session 2
Examples of research integrity issues within the sector; the 6 most common forms of research misconduct; plus a critical thinking activity.
Session 3
What are the 3V’s? The value of systematic reviews and/or meta-analyses; correctly defining the experimental unit; how to handle biological variation.
Session 4
Different definitions of animal welfare and how it is evolving; understanding how aquatic species experience the world; examples of refinement.
Feedback from previous participants:
“Game-changer for anyone interested in aquatic animal research”
“The course was incredibly insightful and impactful. It provided a comprehensive understanding of the key principles surrounding animal welfare, ethics, and research integrity, which are crucial for anyone involved in scientific research. The content was both thought-provoking and practical, offering real-world examples and guidance on how to conduct research responsibly and ethically.”
Recommended for:
“Anyone involve in aquatic research (Principle Investigators, PhD students, Postdoctoral researchers, research technicians...) but also the people working in the research facilities: such as animal caretakers.”
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Training fees:
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Next live online course (17th-21st March 2025) - £415 per person. To register CLICK HERE.
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Client course - from £4,000 per course delivered online or in-person for a maximum of 20 participants. Please "Contact Us" to discuss your requirements and book.
Training fee includes:
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12 hours CPD delivered across 4 sessions (3-hours each)
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Direct access to two expert tutors during the course – to discuss questions and the application of your learning to your work
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Access to training content – this is provided as a handout and session recordings (if applicable) for your personal use and reference only
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4 quizzes – to assess your ability to identify and understand key learning outcomes at the end of each session
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Certificate validating CPD hours completed – to use as proof of CPD and to update your training records.