Shaping the future of animal research communication
We are thrilled to announce the first-ever European Animal Research Association (EARA) Conference, celebrating our 10th anniversary and bringing together EARA members, the wider biomedical community and science communicators to shape the future of animal research communication.
Now that many countries worldwide are embracing openness and transparency in animal research, our conference will explore the next steps to improve the sector’s approach to communication with the public and develop its understanding of this important topic.
Join us at this landmark event to engage with leading voices in the field, participate in dynamic sessions and workshops, and network with professionals dedicated to advancing science communication.
REGISTRATION
We are thrilled to announce that registrations are now open for the EARA Conference 2025! This event will bring together the biomedical community, science communicators, and key stakeholders to explore the future of animal research communication.
Register Now and don’t miss this opportunity to be part of a transformative discussion on the future of animal research communication in Europe.
🔹 Early Bird Registration Deadline: 1 August 2025
🔹 Final Registration Deadline: 3 October 2025
- Important Dates
Abstract Submission Start 09 December 2024 Abstract Submission Deadline 24 March 2025 Registration Opens 31 March 2025 Notification of Accepted Abstracts 16 May 2025 Early Bird Registration Ends 01 August 2025 Deadline for Refunds and Cancellations 03 October 2025 Registration Closes 03 October 2025 Final Details and Information to Attendees 17 October 2025 EARA2025 Conference 06-07 Nov 2025
- Speakers
Klas Abelson
Københavns Universitet, DenmarkJulia Biederlack
Charité Berlin, GermanyLucie Côté
RI-MUHC, CanadaMichaela Dinboeck
Novartis, SwitzerlandMichael Fitzpatrick
General practitioner, UKFiona Fox
Science Media Centre, UKVera Glaßer
Max Delbrück Center, GermanyHannah Hobson
UAR, UKSascha Karberg
Der Tagespiel, GermanySusanna Louhimies
European Commission, BelgiumAlba Moran-Alvarez
AEMPS, SpainEmmanuel Procyk
INSERM, FranceAndy Ridgway
UWE, UKAilbhe SmythIrelandJosé Solves Almela
UCH-CEU, SpainAthanassia Soritopolous
GIS FC3R, FranceVolker Stollorz
Science Media Center, GermanyJosef ZensGFZ, Germany
Venue
Charité Berlin & Max Delbrück Center
Robert-Rössle-Straße 10
MDC.C
13125 Berlin
Germany
Time
Program
- Thursday, 6 November 2025
09.00 Opening Remarks
09.15 Opening Keynote - Fiona Fox, Science Media Centre
10.00 Coffee Break
11.15 Session 1: Effective Science Communication and Media
11.45 Session 2: Flash Talks
12.45 Networking Lunch and Exhibition
13.30 Session 3: Parallel Workshops
15.00 Coffee Break
15.30 Session 4: Communicating Ethics and Legal Frameworks
16.45 Comfort break
17.00 Session 5: Flash Talks
18.00 Evening Keynote - Lucie Cótê, McGill University Health Centre
19.00 Conference Dinner
- Friday, 7 November 2025
09.15 Opening Keynote - Susanna Louhimies, European Commission
10.00 Coffee Break
10.30 Session 6: Transparency and Openness in Animal Research
11.45 Session 7: Flash Talks
12.45 Networking Lunch and Exhibition
13.30 Special Session: Hot Topics in Science
14.45 Closing Remarks
- Satellite Event
7 November 2025 Berlin Science Week with TVV and Charité Berlin
18.00 Animal Research in Society - Public Panel Discussion