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Structure and People

The 3RCC is a collaborative initiative, bringing together experts from academia, industry, government and animal welfare organizations to drive forward the 3Rs in Switzerland. Our structure ensures that diverse perspectives shape our approach, keeping science, ethics, and policy aligned.

STRATEGIC BOARD

The Strategic Board is responsible for the strategic direction and top management of the Center. The members of the Strategy Council represent the interests of their institutions and are able to support the implementation of the Center’s strategy in their institutions at management level.

MANAGEMENT TEAM

The Management Team is responsible for the operational management of the Center and consists of the Vice-President of the Strategic Board, the Chairperson of the Executive Board and the Executive Director.

DIRECTORATE

The Directorate manages the operational business of the Center. It provides administrative support to both the Strategy Board and the Executive Board and works closely with the Executive Board.

Dr. Robbie I'Anson Price
Scientific Officer
robert.iansonprice@swiss3rcc.org
Dr. Robbie I’Anson Price joined the 3RCC Directorate in October 2023 as a scientific officer. He is a passionate science communicator, filmmaker and educator and has founded several science communication projects in Switzerland. As an educator he has developed and taught courses at EPFL, the University of Geneva and the University of Zürich, among others. With the 3RCC Robbie combines his passion for science engagement with the important challenges surrounding the 3Rs. His work focuses on co-producing digital media to support the communication of 3RCC projects and co-creating inspiring events that progress the cause.
Aude Rapet
Scientific Officer
aude.rapet@swiss3rcc.org
Aude Rapet joined the Directorate in October 2023 as a Scientific Officer, where she oversees the education mandate. Deeply fascinated by the interface between engineering and biology, she specialized her engineering degree in biomechanics. During her studies, she has participated in multidisciplinary research projects across various academic groups worldwide. Her enthusiasm for the potential applications of microfluidics led her to work as a bio-engineer in a cutting-edge start-up, focused on the development of organ-on-chip platforms as alternatives to animal testing. Now, at the Swiss 3RCC, she can pursue her engagement to advance the 3R principles by leveraging education.
Dr. Antoine Champetier
Scientific Officer
antoine.champetier@swiss3rcc.org
Dr. Antoine Champetier joined the Directorate in September 2022 as scientific officer and data analysist. His work focuses on the monitoring mandate of the Center and he supports its efforts to improve our understanding of the trends and drivers of animal uses in research and development. He received his PhD in agricultural and resource economics from the University of California, Davis in 2010 and has since worked as an independent researcher, lecturer and consultant.
Dr. Jessica Lampe
Communications Officer
jessica.lampe@swiss3rcc.org
Dr. Jessica Lampe joined the Directorate in October 2022 as the Communications Manager. With a passion for science communication, she has an interdisciplinary academic and industry background that encompasses psychology, applied animal behaviour and welfare, biomedical research, and humanities. She is a TedX speaker and Forbes 30-under-30 awardee (2018).
Kathryn Sadowski
Finance and Operations Officer
kathryn.sadowski@swiss3rcc.org
Kathryn Sadowski joined the 3RCC in February of 2021. She is a CPA qualified accountant with more than fifteen years experience in the full finance function in both commercial and not for profit organisations. Her senior finance roles at organisations such as Great Barrier Reef Foundation (Australia) was the perfect compliment to her current role in understanding the complexities of grant management and associated compliance and governance.
Dr. Armand Mensen
Scientific Officer & Deputy Executive Director
armand.mensen@swiss3rcc.org
Dr. Armand Mensen joined the Swiss 3RCC in August 2018 as the first Scientific Officer. Armand spearheads the development, implementation, and management of the Centre's funding scheme. With a Ph.D. in Psychology, emphasizing neuroimaging, sleep, and neurological disorders, he embarked on an academic journey with Postdocs in Madison, Liege, Amsterdam, and the University Hospital in Bern. Before his current role, Armand exclusively pursued an academic career. Armand's academic expertise lies in the neuroscience of sleep and neurological disorders, as well as experimental design and data analysis. He earned his Masters in Edinburgh, Scotland, and completed his Ph.D. in Zurich, Switzerland. Born in Holland and raised in Canada and Spain, Armand brings a diverse background to his work. Beyond the 3RCC, he is also an American Football Coach.
Dr. Jenny Sandström
Executive Director
secretariat@swiss3rcc.org
Dr. Jenny Sandström is a molecular biologist by training and originates from Umeå (Sweden). She obtained her PhD at the Eberhard-Karls University of Tübingen University, followed by postdoctoral research in neurotoxicology at the University of Lausanne. In 2015 she joined the Swiss Centre for Applied Human Toxicology working with regulatory toxicology research, research programme coordination and development of continuing professional education. Since October 2020, she is leading the Swiss 3Rs Competence Centre.

EXECUTIVE BOARD

The members of the Executive Board are animal welfare officers and/or 3R experts at the member universities (nodes) and member organizations. They are in direct contact with students and researchers at the universities and are responsible for implementing the Center’s strategy at the node level.

SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY BOARD

The members of the Scientific Advisory Board are internationally recognized 3R experts who advise the Center on research funding and other activities. They have an advisory function and no voting rights.