A report on the Panel Debate on animal research (animal testing) at UCLA on February 2010
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Bruins for Animals and Dr. Ray Greek speak against extremists’ attempt to derail dialogue
The upcoming panel discussion, Perspectives on the Science and Ethics of Animals Used in Research, at the University of California Los Angeles co-hosted by Bruins for Animals and Pro-Test for Science has drawn interest all around. The event is the result of joint efforts by the two groups working together “with the goal of opening … Continue reading Bruins for Animals and Dr. Ray Greek speak against extremists’ attempt to derail dialogue
Panel Discussion on Animal Research at UCLA
Panel Debate on Perspectives on the Science and Ethics of Animal-Based Research
UCLA challenges AR misinformation
In the rush of other news including the SfN conference and the Pro-Test for Science gathering I forgot to mention this important development. On Sunday, October 18th, UCLA put a full page advert in the LA Times aimed at educating the public on the important role of animals in lifesaving medical research. On top of … Continue reading UCLA challenges AR misinformation
Pro-Test for Science: Pushing forward… and pushing back
It was warm and sunny Saturday evening when approximately 120 people gathered in support of the use of animals in biomedical research at the corner of LeConte and Westwood on the UCLA campus. Pro-Test for Science organized the event in response to a demonstration organized by Michael Budkie (Stop Animal Exploitation Now!) that was taking … Continue reading Pro-Test for Science: Pushing forward… and pushing back
Pro-Test for Science work to educate the public
Pro-Test for Science (formerly UCLA Pro-Test) are coordinating a gathering of like minded people this Saturday on the edge of the UCLA campus. Building on previous successes they aim to address many of the spurious claims made by animal rights activists. Speaking of Research urge anyone in the area to go and support them in … Continue reading Pro-Test for Science work to educate the public
Working toward a cure for paralysis
We have been pleasantly surprised by the magnitude of the positive responses received from our recent publication in Nature Neuroscience regarding the demonstration of several interventions which resulted in the recovery of well controlled locomotion after a complete spinal cord injury. It has been characterized as a major breakthrough in facilitating the level of recovery … Continue reading Working toward a cure for paralysis
Scientists affirm need to defend research
The recent commentary by Ringach and Jentsch (both Speaking of Research committee members) on need for scientists to defend biomedical research publicly is beginning to generate a consensus amongst top biomedical researchers around the world. Their commentary is now the top rated Biology article in the Faculty of 1000 system. The Faculty of 1000 is … Continue reading Scientists affirm need to defend research