Boosting Lab Animal Science Knowledge: The Impact of Workshops in Iran

Did you know that how well researchers understand and feel about lab animal science can really impact the quality of their work? It's true! But not all researchers have the right knowledge or attitudes for this kind of work. This can be due to different educational backgrounds. So, a team in Iran decided to see if special training could help. They held 10 two-day workshops across the country for university members, students, and ethics committee folk. Before and after these workshops, they checked how much the researchers knew and how they felt about lab animal science.Guess what? The scores went way up! The workshops really made a difference, especially for those with more experience and younger folks. It didn't matter if they had different educations, used animals a lot, or had been to these kinds of courses before. The only topic they needed more help with was anesthesia and pain control. They also really wanted to learn more about designing studies with lab animals. Isn't that interesting?