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
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
April 6 - SfN issued a letter in support of Pro-Test for Science, who held an April 8 rally to stand up for the responsible use of animals in research.
January 28- The Washington Animal Research Network, a group of biomedical research groups including SfN, sent a letter (PDF) to Congress regarding concerns with the Great Ape Protection Act, HR 1326.
January 13 - "Responding to FOIA Requests: Facts and Resources,” (PDF) a best practices guide for understanding and responding to U.S. Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests, was released by the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) in collaboration with SfN and the Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB).
2009
November 4- SfN signs onto a Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology letter (PDF) that expresses the scientific community’s concern that the Great Ape Protection Act will harm medical research that benefits both humans and great apes.
September 16- Two expert commentaries (PDF) in the September 16 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience spotlight the increasingly violent animal rights attacks and the need for an educated public and engaged research community to ensure the safety of animals and researchers. View press release.
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Links to Animals in Research Resources