This is the second part of my report on the animal rights conference. Read Part 1 here. Discovered! As I stood in line to enter the video room I was recognized by a man called Gary, who knew of my UK activities with Pro-Test. I confirmed his suspicion and we had a quick chat before … Continue reading Report: Animal Rights Conference – Part 2
Author: speakingofresearch
Report: Animal Rights Conference – Part 1
For the rest of this week I shall be blogging my thoughts and comments on the Animal Rights Conference, that was held Friday 15th - Sunday 17th August 2008 (the conference actually started on Thursday and finishes on Monday, but I attended the main 3 days). Friday 15th August, I headed to the Hilton Mark … Continue reading Report: Animal Rights Conference – Part 1
Mice aid development of new weapon against HIV
For the past 25 years scientists have sought to develop treatments for HIV, the virus which causes AIDS. They have had notable successes in that time, particularly with the development of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) which combines several drugs in a potent antiviral cocktail. Unfortunately HAART does not cure HIV infection, and in many … Continue reading Mice aid development of new weapon against HIV
Speaking of Research in UC Davis – A Review
On Friday 8th August I visited the California National Primate Research Center at UC Davis. The talk was well received with many leaflets about getting involved in Speaking of Research being taken by the audience afterwards. I had the pleasure of taking a tour round the Primate Center, where I was impressed by the lengths … Continue reading Speaking of Research in UC Davis – A Review
Reminder: SR on Radio today!!
Today, Friday 8th, between 2-3pm, Tom Holder will appear live on Capital Public Radio (90.9 KXJC), to be interviewed by Jeffrey Callison on the program “Insight“. The interview will last 20 minutes at some point during the hour of 2-3pm. Also, earlier in the day, at 12:00 noon, Holder will be speaking to students and … Continue reading Reminder: SR on Radio today!!
Arson, Santa Cruz, and crimes against medicine
It began with an animal rights pamphlet in a Santa Cruz coffee shop that listed the names and addresses of 13 researchers who used animals. It ended with two firebombs - one destroying a researcher's car, the other, at 5:40am, aimed at a second researcher, Dr. David Feldheim's house, forcing him and his family (including … Continue reading Arson, Santa Cruz, and crimes against medicine
Friday 8th August – SR at CNPRC / UC Davis
This Friday (8th August) Speaking of Research will be involved in two events. Firstly, at 12:00 noon, at the California National Primate Research Center (CNPRC) Seminar Hall (part of UC Davis), Tom Holder will be speaking to students, researchers, and any members of the public wishing to come along (please RSVP to reception@ucdavis.edu). Some more … Continue reading Friday 8th August – SR at CNPRC / UC Davis
American Association of Family Physicians
Over the last few days Speaking of Research has been sharing a stand with their colleagues at Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) at the American Association of Family Physicians (AAFP) convention in Kansas City, Missouri. Kristen, of AMP, explains the importance of speaking up about the role of animals in medical research to a passing … Continue reading American Association of Family Physicians
Speaking of Research 