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:

Fact Sheets about Animals in Research

Non-human primates in research
Dogs and Cats
Rats and Mice
Other Species
Fact vs. Myth Brochure

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. The booklet explains the role that animals play in biomedical research and the ways in which scientists, governments, and citizens have tried to balance the experimental use of animals with a concern for all living creatures. Includes Downloadable Teacher Materials and Podcast

States United for Biomedical Research: FAQs about Animals in Research

VIDEOS

Tom Holder's YouTube video on "Why We Use Animals in Research."

Living Proof: Faces of Research is a 21-minute video about the benefits of animal-based medical research with a particular focus on the medical benefits for those age 55 and older. Created by the North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research with funding from the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS) Foundation, this video teaching tool is intended for use with middle and high school students as well as general public audiences. An accompanying Discussion Guide geared for general public audiences and a Teacher Resources packet with lesson plans and activities for middle and high school students are available for use with the video.

From Bench to Bedside
This 25-minute online streaming video recognizes the vital role of humane animal use in biomedical research, higher education and product safety testing. The purpose of biomedical research is to understand the living body, and to try to find ways to prevent and treat diseases and disorders. Research with animals is one of the most regulated aspects of medical research. Federal and state agencies stringently regulate medical research with animals to ensure humane and responsible care. The scientific community supports the highest quality of care and treatment of research animals. This porgram features NWABR Executive Director Susan Adler and explores current research in genomics, diabetes, obesity, hearing loss, and muscular dystrophy. The program was produced by the University of Washington and is available online at: http://www.uwtv.org/programs/displayevent.asp?rid=2431.


Alternatives that Supplement Animal Research

Animal Research Related Organizations

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