Tag: Tom Holder

Gallup Poll Puts Majority Behind Animal Research

Mixed news last week with the results of the latest Gallup Poll on the moral acceptability of medical testing. 2% more Americans believe that animal research is morally acceptable than in 2009 (with 2% fewer believing it is morally wrong). This is the second consecutive annual rise in support for this lifesaving medical technique. However … Continue reading Gallup Poll Puts Majority Behind Animal Research

We Need You – Debunk AR myths

We've been a little slower on our postings lately - a busy time for most of our regular contributors. So we're calling for help on one of our latest projects. We aim to expand our "Bad Science" section by scientifically challenging some of the false "facts" produced by animal rights groups. Many of these myths … Continue reading We Need You – Debunk AR myths

Make a Difference – The Hayre Fellowship

Do you want to make a difference in the movement to protect biomedical research from animal rights militants?  Do have an idea to build public support for lifesaving research?  If so, you are very much needed and here’s a way to get involved.  Once again, Americans for Medical Progress are accepting applications for the Michael … Continue reading Make a Difference – The Hayre Fellowship

Speaking of Regulations

Regulations of research has always been an important issue for animal welfarists (as opposed to animal rights activists who start on a fundamentally different set of assumptions). Many people do not realize that there are strict protocols that monitor and regulate research. For this reason we have created a new page dedicated to the regulations … Continue reading Speaking of Regulations

Several Hundred Pro-Test for Science

Review of the Pro-Test for Science 2010 rally which attracted hundreds of scientists, researchers and members of the public in support of animal research / animal tests, which save millions of lives.

Holder Speaks on Eve of Rally

Tom Holder, SR founder, gave two talks in the run up the UCLA. The first was a small talk to members of the UCLA community on April 6th. The talk went well with questions being asked on how researchers could most effectively advocate for research, and overcome institutional inertia that can hinder outreach efforts. On … Continue reading Holder Speaks on Eve of Rally

Pro-Test for Science – Thursday April 8th 2010 – Stand up for Science

Pro-Test for Science will march in support of lifesaving medical research at UCLA and beyond. The rally will start 11:30am Thursday April 8th 2010 at the corner of Westwood Blvd. and Le Conte Ave. at the UCLA campus.