One of NAVS’ primary initiatives has been fighting for transparency about animal research in the U.S. As you know, transparency surrounding animal use directly impacts our animal welfare efforts, as understanding trends in animal use can help us better gauge … Continued
Last month, NAVS attended the National Association of Biology Teachers Professional Development Conference in Chicago to share the results of a new survey we conducted regarding compliance with student choice laws and policies. We also met with science educators from … Continued
As we prepare to celebrate Thanksgiving with friends and family this week, NAVS would like to reflect upon what we are most grateful for this year. Together We’re Changing Attitudes We are very pleased to see that the public is … Continued
NAVS sees great promise in the ability of organs-on-chips—three-dimensional bioengineered devices made with living cells designed to accurately mimic the function of tissues and organs—to significantly reduce the use of animals in scientific experimentation. Because human cells can be grown … Continued
Each year around this time, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) makes available its Research Facility Annual Summary Reports. These annual reports summarize how many Animal Welfare Act-covered animals were used in research during the prior year and specify … Continued
In August 2018, NAVS, as part of an international coalition of animal protection organizations, asked the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) to revise its policy regarding the use of dissection alternatives in the classroom from one which views alternatives … Continued
Continuing our longstanding investment in ending the exploitation of animals used in science, NAVS and the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) are pleased to announce the recipients of the 2019-2020 Graduate Fellowships for Alternatives to the Use of Animals … Continued
Halloween is fast approaching, with the holiday falling next Thursday, and celebrations surely starting this weekend. We have compiled a list of five cruelty-free make-up brands to help complete any look and to make sure you are not … Continued
Sixty years ago, William Russell and Rex Burch introduced the concept of the “3 R’s”— the replacement, reduction and refinement of animal use— in an effort to advance animal welfare standards and reduce animal use in science. In many ways, … Continued
Last fall, science advisors from NAVS’ International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) were contacted by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) to collect data for a report they were tasked by Congress with writing, regarding alternatives to the use of … Continued
