Animals in Research
SfN is committed to animal research advocacy. The Society:
- Supports responsible use of animals in research
- Tracks legislation, as well as judicial and regulatory decisions, impacting member research progress
- Supports scientists under attack by groups attempting to end use of animals in research
- Strives to educate the public
- Is a founding member of the Coalition for Animals in Research Education (CARE), a group of leading scientific organizations supporting responsible use of animals in biomedical research
In addition, SfN's Committee on Animals in Research (CAR) serves as a resource for all SfN members under attack or concerned about attacks. CAR also organizes a panel on the topic at SfN's annual meeting and guides the Society's position on animal research.
News and Announcements
View actions, events and news items on animals in research.
2009
April 16 – SfN sent a letter to UCLA researchers offering support and appreciation for its efforts in the creation of UCLA Pro-Test, a group supporting responsible animal research.
April 2 - NABR releases security notice on World Lab Animal Liberation Week 2009.
March 5 - Rep. Edolphus Towns (D-NY) introduces The Great Ape Protection Act (H.R. 1326) to prohibit research on great apes, including chimpanzees.
March 5- SfN releases new Animal Research wallet card.
Feb. 20- The FBI Joint Terrorism Task Force arrested four animal rights extremists suspected of terrorizing University of California researchers, stemming from a series of threatening incidents beginning in October 2007. SfN, with partner organization NABR, continues to monitor this and condemns such attacks.
2008
Aug. 29 - New California legislation could provide increased protection for academic researchers.
Aug. 27 - Ruling threatens primate research in Switzerland.
Aug. 18 - SfN announces panelists for Neuroscience 2008.
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