The 14th FELASA (the Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations) Congress was held in Prague on 10-13 June, with over 2000 delegates from 28 countries and 21 constituent Associations. 

This triennial FELASA Congress, covers all aspects of the use of animals involved in biomedical experiments: animal welfare, ethical norms, legislative issues, scientific and educational programs. The scientific program of the 14th  Congress included the following streams:

• Institutional challenges: communication, transparency, management of animal facilities

• Education and training: accreditation, retraining programs, competence assessment, managers

• European Directive 2010/63 /EU - review and introduction challenges

Focused attention was given to promoting and expanding 3R research, appropriate highlight of experiments with animal engagement, and reporting issues.

Within the framework of the congress, a 3-day exhibition of  GLP-compliant scientific equipment, vivarium equipment, management software, educational and qualification programs was organized by 118 companies.

The congress was attended by the GALAS (Georgian Association for Laboratory Animal Science) delegation under the guidance of its President, K. Mulkijanyan, the member of the TSMU Ethics Committee for the Biomedical Research. During the Congress and FELASA Board of Management Meeting, a fruitful discussions were held with FELASA and ICLAS representatives.

An official video digest of the Congress is available