President
Andreea Vîrjan
Providing strategic oversight and ensuring adherence to ethical standards
Animal Welfare Committee (AWC)
The Surgical Training Institute is committed to maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare, ethics, and regulatory compliance in all educational and training activities involving animal models.
Our Commitment
The Animal Welfare Committee (AWC) plays a central role in ensuring that all procedures involving live tissue training are conducted responsibly, ethically, and in full alignment with internationally recognized standards.
The committee oversees:
Ethical review and approval of all training activities involving animal models
Compliance with AAALAC-accredited standards and applicable regulations
Implementation of the 3Rs principles (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement)
Continuous monitoring of animal care, anesthesia, and welfare protocols
Training and guidance for all personnel involved in experimental activities
Through its work, the AWC ensures that surgical training is performed in a controlled, respectful, and scientifically sound environment.
Committee Structure
The Animal Welfare Committee consists of experienced professionals with medical, scientific, and operational expertise.
Committee Members
FT
Florin Turcu
Committee Member
BB
Bianca Bofan
Committee Member
DG
Daniel Gotzinger
Committee Member
VG
Valentin Gorgan
Committee Member
Contact & Report Concerns
We encourage open communication and are committed to maintaining the highest standards of transparency and animal welfare.
If you have any questions, suggestions, or concerns regarding animal welfare practices, you can contact the Animal Welfare Committee directly or submit your feedback confidentially.
Email Us
Send your inquiries or report concerns directly to the committee:
animalwelfare@surgicaltraininginstitute.comCall Us
Speak directly with a member of the Animal Welfare Committee:
+40 752 288 019Confidential Reporting
STI supports a safe and respectful environment for reporting concerns. If preferred, you may submit your feedback confidentially or anonymously, and all communications will be handled with discretion.