NIH Funding Now Will Prioritize Research That Eschews Animal Testing to Push Innovation

Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks: Modern science eliminates need for animal testing

Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks (R-IA) says today’s level of scientific advancements no longer justifies animal research—especially on man’s best friend. National Institute of Health Director Dr. Jay Bhattacharya announced on Sunday that the agency would end animal testing on beagles.

NIH Funding Now Will Prioritize Research That Eschews Animal Testing to Push Innovation

The National Institutes of Health recently announced that in order to improve the quality of science used in drug development, the agency would favor grant proposals that move away from animal testing. The FDA, which had previously announced a similar change, described the decision as one that would move research towards using “a range of […] The post NIH Funding Now Will Prioritize Research That Eschews Animal Testing to Push Innovation appeare…

A Turning Point for Humane Science: NIH Commits to Reducing Animal Testing

NIH takes a major step to end animal testing with a new initiative to reduce animal use and fund modern, human-relevant research alternatives.

Animal Testing Will Be Reduced, NIH Announces

In progress in the fight to end animal experimentation, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has announced it will be expanding human-based research and reducing its reliance on animal testing, according to a press release. The initiative comes on the heels of a similar announcement made by the FDA to minimize the use of animals […] The post Animal Testing Will Be Reduced, NIH Announces appeared first on Lady Freethinker.