World-changing events took place between the 2019 and 2022 FELASA congresses. The challenges imposed by the Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of animal research, and were an unavoidable issue discussed at FELASA2022. However, it was the future of laboratory animal science, medicine, and education that took central stage ─ a future that will rely on improved ‘Communication’ between all stakeholders.
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Franco, N.H., Voikar, V. FELASA2022 – Communication as a driver for better science, transparency, and animal welfare. Lab Anim 51, 234–236 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41684-022-01041-9
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