Bioscience Briefing
For info about biomedical funding, animal research and other bioscience issues, click here.
Science Policy Announcements
For the latest news from the APS Science Policy click here.
Resource Book Now Available
Click here for more info on The APS Resource Book for the Design of Animal Exercise Protocols.
Do your Homework
The more informed you are, the more tools are available to you when you are advocating.
It is important to be aware, not only of the background of your issue, but also any current news and the background of the person you’re speaking with on that issue. Also, be aware of arguments that can be made for the other side and be ready to refute them in a positive and factual way.
If you are talking to a representative, know his/her voting record, and the values of his/her constituency. Look at our Science Advocacy Checklist to give yourself an idea of what background information you need on the legislator you plan to contact.
You may also want to familiarize yourself with some background on the benefits of biomedical research.