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Animal Research

Animals in Research and Education Resources:

National and International Organizations

Americans for Medical Progress (AMP)
The AMP is a non-profit educational foundation that supports the vital role of animals in medical research. The AMP website provides resources for reporters and the public on animal-based research, animal welfare, research opposition, regulation, history, and education.
AnimalResearch.info
AnimalResearch.info is an international collaboration providing information about animals research from expert contributors.
Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC)
AWIC, part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), provides information about the federal Animal Welfare Act (AWA), which is the law governing the humane treatment of animals in research, teaching, and testing.
The Biomedical Research Education Trust
The Biomedical Research Education Trust is a U.K. based organization that provides information about the humane and responsible use of animals in medical research.
Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology (FASEB)
FASEB has a collection of resources regarding animals in research & education, including Power Point Presentations, an FAQ, and information on animal rights extremism.
Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR)
FBR promotes public understanding of the humane use of animals in research.
Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)
ILAR is part of the National Academy of Sciences. It conducts studies on topics related to research animal welfare. It also has guidelines for animals in the classroom.
Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT)
CAAT promotes the use of alternatives to animal testing through the “three Rs.”
National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)
NABR addresses legislative and regulatory issues relating to animal research.
Speaking of Research
Speaking of Research provides college students and faculty with resources about animals in medical research.
Understanding Animal Research
This new organization formed from the joining of RDS and Coalition for Medical Progress.
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State Biomedical Research Societies

States United for Biomedical Research (SUBR)
A federation of state societies working to support biomedical research through education and advocacy.SUBR member groups provide additional resources for teachers and students as well as researchers. They include:
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Educational Resources

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC) Student Information
Information on animal research regulation and contributions to medicine collected by AAALAC.
The Biomedical Research Education Trust
The Biomedical Research Education Trust is a U.K. based organization that provides clear and concise educational materials about the humane and responsible use of animals in medical research.
Kids 4 Research
This site features essays on why animals are needed for research and product safety testing; the role of animals in research about various diseases; careers working with lab animals; and answers to frequently asked questions about animal research and testing. There is also a reference bibliography.
National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT)
The NABT provides a position statement on the use of animals in biology education, accompanied by resources on state and federal regulation.
National Science Teacher Association (NSTA)
The NSTA provides a position statement on the guidelines for responsible use of animals in the classroom.
Norwegian Reference Centre for Laboratory Animal Science & Alternatives Database
The Norwegian Inventory of Audiovisuals (NORINA) is a database of educational materials that can be used with or in place of animals. NORINA lists 3,600 searchable educational resources and can be searched according to subject matter and level of instruction.
What A Year!
What A Year!, by MSMR, highlights a different medical breakthrough each month.
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