Speaking of Research try to keep on top of the latest statistics coming from governments around the world. This post will look at three countries which have recently published their 2015 statistics. Czech Republic Estonia Slovenia Czech Republic The Czech Republic reported a 1% rise in the number of animal procedures to 234,366. This was mainly … Continue reading Animal Research Statistics in Czech Republic, Estonia and Slovenia in 2015
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Device to help stroke patients to recover moves from primates to people
Every year, 15 million people worldwide suffer a stroke, resulting in almost six million deaths and five million people left permanently disabled. It occurs when blood supply to the brain is blocked, or a blood vessel bursts. This prevents oxygen reaching the brain and can cause brain cells to die. Many people who suffer strokes … Continue reading Device to help stroke patients to recover moves from primates to people
Reigniting My Fire for Animal Research
This guest post is written by Lisa Stanislawczyk, a Veterinary Scientist at a pharmaceutical company. She plays a key role in ensuring the standards of animal care are always improving at her institution. Having been introduced to Speaking of Research through a committee member, Lisa kindly agreed to share her experiences. In this post, Lisa explains her passion for … Continue reading Reigniting My Fire for Animal Research
Back to school: Graduate students learn about animal research and outreach
In the Spring of 2016, a course was taught at the University of Wisconsin-Madison titled “Broader Impacts: Public Outreach, Engagement, and Education about Animal Research”. This course was developed by Audrey Buelo, the 2015/2016 Michael D. Hayre Fellow for Public Outreach awarded by Americans for Medical Progress—with the advice and help of Professor Allyson J. … Continue reading Back to school: Graduate students learn about animal research and outreach
Research with sheep demonstrates utility of new synthetic blood vessels
Children born with heart defects often undergo multiple surgeries throughout their lives because the synthetic materials used to replace blood vessels and heart valves do not grow with the patient (1). The implant needed for an infant will be far too small once that child grows up. In addition, if the replacement is grafted from … Continue reading Research with sheep demonstrates utility of new synthetic blood vessels
University of Stirling improving animal welfare for dogs
A study, conducted by the University of Stirling, in collaboration with AstraZeneca and Charles River Laboratories, aimed to look at the impact of modern, purpose-built dog facilities, on the animals’ welfare. Dr Laura Scullion Hall and Professor Hannah Buchanan-Smith, from the Behaviour and Evolution Group (BERG) at the University of Stirling, published a paper (1) … Continue reading University of Stirling improving animal welfare for dogs
2016 Lasker Awards shows importance of animal research
The 2016 Lasker Awards have highlighted some great discoveries and the scientists behind them. This guest post by Samuel Henager, a graduate student at Johns Hopkins University, investigates how animal studies contributed to the discoveries celebrated by this years’ Lasker Awards. Basic Medical Research Award The 2016 Albert Lasker Basic Medical Research Award was awarded … Continue reading 2016 Lasker Awards shows importance of animal research
Dr. Dettmer Goes to Washington, Part 4
In the first 3 parts of this series, I described my experiences at Capitol Hill Day, my interview with the National Association for Biomedical Research, and my interview with Rep. John Delaney (D-MD, 6). In this instalment of the series, I interview Lisa Kaeser, J.D., the Director of Legislation and Public Policy for the Eunice … Continue reading Dr. Dettmer Goes to Washington, Part 4
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