July 19, 2022 Speaking of Research, founded in 2008, encourages everyone to play a role in communication, dialogue, and education about animal research. For some, public outreach and advocacy are a natural extension of their work. For others, time and energy can be a barrier. The questions might be: Where do I start? Are there materials … Continue reading Are you Speaking of (Animal) Research?
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An Extreme Voice from the Past Resurfaces
Dr. Jerry Vlasak, Who Has Repeatedly Proposed Killing Scientists, Seeks to Inspire the Next Generation of Animal Activists July 15, 2022 Americans for Medical Progress Animal rights extremist Dr. Jerry Vlasak resurfaced earlier this summer to take part in a workshop hosted by Animal Activism Mentorship (AAM), a group which seeks to educate and influence … Continue reading An Extreme Voice from the Past Resurfaces
Senator Booker’s photo op with animal activist criminals
Senator Booker had a photo-op with Direct Action Everywhere, an animal activist group that wantonly promotes and engages in burglary and theft of research animals.
2022 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
July 12, 2022 Chris Petkov Congratulations to the Kavli Prize winners in neuroscience! The prize this year, as has been the case for many years, once again goes to clinicians and animal researchers studying the nervous system. What is the Kavli Prize? The Kavli Prize is named after Fred Kavli (1927-2013), who was born on … Continue reading 2022 Kavli Prize in Neuroscience
Ruling on PETA v. OHSU Public Records Lawsuit
Multnomah County Circuit Court Judge Andrew M. Lavin issued a ruling on July 6, 2022, in the PETA v. Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU) public records lawsuit. Once again, PETA used this opportunity to misrepresent the actual court documents and rulings, misleading the public. First, some important background: The U.S. legal system ensures a … Continue reading Ruling on PETA v. OHSU Public Records Lawsuit
Air France ends transportation of research monkeys
July 7, 2022 In a move sure to affect biomedical and behavioral research in Europe and elsewhere international airline Air France recently announced via Twitter that it would discontinue transport of research monkeys. Air France had previously stood firm against campaigns and protests by anti-animal research groups and continued to provide this key service for … Continue reading Air France ends transportation of research monkeys
What are humanized mice? Wait, what?
July 1st 2022 If you are a follower of Speaking of Research (SR), you would probably know from our animal use statistics pages that rodents are the most widely used animal research model. If you are not a follower of SR, please sign up for updates on the blog, Facebook, Twitter and LinkedIn. Rodents are … Continue reading What are humanized mice? Wait, what?
The UK releases animal use statistics for 2021
June 30th 2021 The United Kingdom reports a wealth of information every year on its use of animals in research. Every animal procedure must be categorized according to the overall purpose (and specific disease area or regulatory purpose if relevant), the genetic status of the animals and the severity of the procedure. Historically, Great Britain … Continue reading The UK releases animal use statistics for 2021
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