Lifetime achievement award Sue Gibbs

December 12, 2023

Once every ten years the Willy van Heumen lifetime achievement award is presented to a researcher with a special track record in research to Replace, Reduce and Refine animal studies.

On December 12, 2023 Sue Gibbs was awarded with this price for her scientific contribution to reduce the use of animals for experiments, to educate students and young researchers on animal-free methods and to communicate to increase awareness and visibility of animal-free alternatives.

For more information see:

https://vu.nl/en/news/2023/sue-gibbs-receives-prestigious-willy-van-heumen-lifetime-achievement-award

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