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Miriam Zemanova is a Researcher in the Department of Geosciences at the University of Fribourg, affiliated with the Environmental Sciences and Humanities Institute and the Animalfree Research foundation. She holds a PhD in Ecology and Evolution from the University of Bern and completed postdoctoral fellowships at the University of Basel and University of Technology Sydney. Her work focuses on wildlife welfare, research ethics, and promoting the 3Rs principles (replacement, reduction, refinement) in wildlife research. She created the 3RsWildlife.info resource to guide ethical practices. Her educational background includes BSc in Applied Ecology (Czech University of Life Sciences), MSc in Ecological Conservation (Cranfield University), and MSc in Forestry, Water and Landscape Management (Czech University of Life Sciences).
Research interests emphasize ethical methodologies, non-invasive genetic sampling, and compassionate conservation. Key publications address animal welfare in amphibians, university policies on animal replacement, and educational efficacy of humane teaching methods. She advocates for systemic reforms in wildlife research ethics and collaborates across disciplines to advance evidence-based conservation strategies.
Her recent work includes analyzing attitudes toward animal dissection in Swiss education and assessing the prevalence of conscientious objection policies in veterinary training. Despite no listed awards, her contributions to ethical frameworks are influential in academic and applied conservation contexts. She maintains close ties with both academic and non-profit sectors through her dual affiliations.
