Author: speakingofresearch

Calming the Storm – learning from research

In recent years we have become all too aware of the danger posed by viruses avian H5N1 influenza and SARS.  The high death rate associated with such infections is due to the infection causing acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS), where the infected individuals own immune system overreacts to the presence of the virus in what … Continue reading Calming the Storm – learning from research

Speaking of Research gains support on Facebook – Launches on Myspace

Speaking of Research Facebook group has reached 100 members. While not quite comparing with the dizzying heights of Pro-Test's Facebook group, at near 3,000 members (or indeed 200,000+ people proposing we panic buy carrots), it is still a decent start from which we hope to build on. So if you're life has not yet been … Continue reading Speaking of Research gains support on Facebook – Launches on Myspace

Avoiding the Side Effects of Radiotherapy

Radiation therapy has been a mainstay of cancer treatment for over a century, and in that time has saved the lives of countless patients, but at high doses can have serious side effects when it damages healthy tissue as well as killing cancer cells. A study published this week in the journal Science (1) describes … Continue reading Avoiding the Side Effects of Radiotherapy

Speaking (of Research) to the West Coast – University Tour!

During World Week for Animal In Labs (19th - 27th April), I will be travelling to Washington, Oregon and California to give talks to university students about the importance of animal research, and why students must stand up to defend it. I still have one or two days free (and I am prepared to give … Continue reading Speaking (of Research) to the West Coast – University Tour!

PETA Staff join SR Facebook group – defection or deceit?

I'd like to give a warm welcome to Speaking of Research's two newest Facebook Group members - Justin Goodman (Winner of PETA's prized "Nanci Alexander Award" for best activist, and now permanent staff at PETA), and Ryan Huling (College Campaign Coordinator for PETA). However, one must wonder why PETA staff are joining a group which … Continue reading PETA Staff join SR Facebook group – defection or deceit?

Internet buzzing about Speaking of Research

From Reuters to Fox, the Speaking of Research Launch press release has been creeping across the internet. Our inbox has been inundated with requests to speak at Universities, schools and research institutions across the country - especially as World Laboratory Animal Liberation Week nears, and animal rights activists gather to spread second-rate science to all … Continue reading Internet buzzing about Speaking of Research

Press Release: Speaking of Research: Students Stand Up for Animal Testing

Contact: Tom Holder - 703 395 0646 Speaking of Research: Students Stand Up for Animal Testing (Alexandria, VA) - The tide could be turning against animal rights activists who demonstrate on campuses around the nation. Today marks the launch of Speaking of Research (SR), a student outreach organization, which aims to rally students and faculty … Continue reading Press Release: Speaking of Research: Students Stand Up for Animal Testing