On-Line Resources on Animal Research Issues
Recommended Starting Points
Americans for Medical Progress Educational
Foundation - The mission of Americans
for Medical Progress is to ensure that the public supports the vital
role of animals in medical research, and that scientists are able to
continue their quest for cures and improved methods of treatment for
illness, injury and disease.
Be sure to check out the
Fact Sheets area
to download electronic versions of all of AMPEF's materials, a
bibliography of research-related news articles, and a list of recent
advances based on animal research. There are also links to frequently
asked questions, a timeline of animal research in history, and a list of
links to other organizations.
American Physiological Society - Animals in
Research and Education - The American
Physiological Society is devoted to fostering scientific research,
education, and the dissemination of scientific information. By providing
a spectrum of physiological information, the Society strives to play a
role in the progress of science, and the advancement of knowledge.
Questions People Ask About Animals in Research
in the Public Affairs section is particularly helpful.
Animal Care -
Animal Care is an organization that provides leadership in establishing
acceptable standards of humane animal care and treatment and to monitor
and achieve compliance with the Animal Welfare Act through inspections,
education, and cooperative efforts. Download the Animal Welfare Act or
other documents related to animal care from their website.
Foundation for Biomedical Research
- The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is the nation's oldest
and largest organization dedicated to improving human and animal health
by promoting public understanding and support for the humane and
responsible use of animals in medical and scientific research. Several
useful publications are available as pdf files, including:
Kids 4 Research -
This web site provides information to students, teachers, and parents on
responsible laboratory animal care and use in biomedical/biological
research, testing, and education. The site also provides information on
the benefits of such research to animals, humans, and the environment.
National Association for Biomedical Research – The
Lab Animal Issues section offers
several pdf files that summarize the following:
The humane care and treatment of laboratory
animals
The regulation of biomedical research
involving laboratory animals
The use of animals in product safety testing
NCABR, our North Carolina affiliate,
provides helpful information about the Care and Use of Animals in
Research, in their excerpt from their Rx for Science Literacy teacher
manual.
RDS - Understanding Animal Research in Medicine
This site provides information about medical advances resulting from
animal research, as well as areas where treatments are emerging. Another
section contrasts "animal rights myths" with facts about animal
research. Their latest publication,
Understanding Biomedical Research: The Hope, the
Challenge, the People, is available as
a pdf file.
Science, Medicine, and Animals: National Research
Council of the National Academies
This colorful and comprehensive booklet, which is targeted towards
secondary science students, is available online from the National
Academies.
States United for Biomedical Research:
SUBR is a network of nonprofit
associations who have joined forces to promote health through science
and education. Our purpose is to promote public understanding and
increase appreciation of the value of biomedical research, including the
humane care and use of research animals.
Network members
represent hospitals, healthcare systems, universities, voluntary health
organizations, professional associations, and other members of the
research community.
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