Rigor and Reproducibility in Animal Studies
NCABR’s Rigor and Reproducibility in Animal Studies conference will review investigator and institutional responsibilities in animal research and the issues that impact the public as a stakeholder. NIH responsibilities and expectations also will be reviewed, and the program will address the following two separate but important concepts:
- The challenges of animal models to provide translationally meaningful data; and
- Factors that impact the reproducibility of animal study data, including concepts of study bias and techniques for how to minimize that bias.
Attendees will be introduced to best practices for the publication of animal study data as well as best practices for planning and conducting high quality animal studies.
Conference Agenda
Continuing Education Details
Rigor and Reproducibility in Animal Studies has been approved by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board to offer up to 13 hours of continuing education credit. Attendance certificates will be provided at the conclusion of the conference.
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Date:
February 24-25, 2026
Conference Location:
Hock Auditorium
2424 Erwin Road
Durham, NC
Who Should Attend:
• Graduate Students
• Scientists
• Research and Technical Staff who conduct animal-based research
Prices
Early Bird Price:
November 3, 2025 – January 9, 2026
- $160 for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $260 for non-members
- $160 for virtual attendees (out of state)
Regular Price
January 10, 2026 – February 16, 2026
- $210 for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $310 for non-members
- $210 for virtual attendees (out of state)
Registration includes lunch for both days and all-day beverages.
Those living 100 miles away from Duke’s Hock Auditorium and those living outside North Carolina may attend virtually using the NCABR member rate.
Payments by Check
Please make your check out to “North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research” and mail it to:
NCABR Attn: Rigor & Reproducibility
P.O. Box 19469
Raleigh, NC 27619
Your check must be received no later than February 16, 2026, for your registration to be valid. If your check has not been received by that date, your registration will be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
- Orders canceled on or before February 16, 2026, are eligible for a full refund.
- Orders canceled after February 16, 2026, are not eligible for a refund.
To cancel, please notify Virginia Crisp.
Substitution Policy
A substitution from the registrant’s organization is permitted.
Please notify Virginia Crisp at least seven days before the conference.
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