Novartis

Knowledge Source Identification
Knowledge source name	Novartis
Owner/Developer	Novartis
Country	Switzerland
Languages	English
URL	https://www.novartis.com/our-work/research-development/animals-research
Contact	www.novartis.com/about-us/contact
Description	We use science-based innovation to address some of society's most challenging healthcare issues. We discover and develop breakthrough treatments and find new ways to deliver them to as many people as possible. We also aim to provide a shareholder return that rewards those who invest their money, time and ideas in our company. Novartis is committed to refining, reducing and replacing animals in research and to upholding the highest standards in animal welfare. We have a Global Animal Welfare Organization that is dedicated to ensuring the animal’s well-being.
Knowledge Source Category
Category	Organization
Sub categories	Industry, R&D Company
Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing
Dissemination channel	Website, E-mail, Audio / Video, Social media, Professional online network
Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis)	Not specified
Knowledge Characterization
3Rs relevance	Replacement, Reduction, Refinement
Purpose	Fundamental studies, Toxicological and safety evaluation, Production and quality control, Efficacy testing, Regulatory testing, Animal welfare
Legislative framework	Medicines legislation
Technology/Tools	Alternative test methods (in vitro), Non-testing methods (in silico), Animal testing (in vivo)