The Minipig Research Forum (MRF) is a non-profit organisation for all users of Göttingen Minipigs for biomedical research purposes or stakeholders having an interest in sharing knowledge and experience in the use of minipigs in biomedical research. MRF was launched in 2007, and today, this global, science-based network comprises members from industry, CROs, academia, regulatory bodies, and NGOs.
Membership of MRF is free of charge, and all interested stakeholders, apart from solely commercial breeders of non-Göttingen Minipigs, can become members by applying for membership. All applications are reviewed before membership is granted. An MRF membership will provide a login to the “Members area” on this website, as well as an invitation to participate in the 3-day MRF meetings taking place every 1-2 years.
The MRF Meetings
Every 1-2 years, a 3-day scientific Minipig Research Forum meeting is held at a conveniently accessible location in Europe. All approved MRF members are invited to attend the meeting. The scientific program is organised by an independent Scientific Steering Committee, and Ellegaard Göttingen Minipigs A/S facilitates the practical organisation of the MRF meetings and hosts the webpage minipigresearchforum.org.
The Scientific Steering Committee
The Scientific Steering Committee, responsible for organising the scientific program at the MRF meetings, consists of members from various research organisations that use Göttingen Minipigs and share an interest in exchanging knowledge and experience in the use of minipigs in biomedical research.
If you are interested in becoming part of the Scientific Steering Committee or want to learn more about the Minipig Research Forum, please contact us at contact@minipigresearchforum.org for more information.