This school year, respect, don’t dissect!
The beginning of a new school year is right around the corner, and it is important to make this year count for animals used in education. Tens of millions of…
It’s Time to Re-Prioritize our Research Investments
A few months ago, NAVS alerted you to a disturbing effort being made by the animal research community to increase nonhuman primate research for vaccine development. As you may recall,…
Keep your pets safe while you enjoy Independence Day
While Independence Day celebrations can be fun for people, the festivities can be frightening and dangerous for animals. Noisy fireworks and other celebrations can startle companion animals and cause them…
Catching up with IFER Fellowship Recipient Xingrui Mou
This week’s Science First highlights the work of Xingrui Mou, recipient of an International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in Science,…
Poll: Fewer Americans Support Medical Testing on Animals
Each year, we at NAVS eagerly await the release of the annual Gallup Poll on Values and Beliefs, because it has helped us track how Americans feel about medical testing…
NAVS and IFER play leading roles at annual SIVB meeting
NAVS has long supported the Society for In Vitro Biology (SIVB), a professional organization focused on cell-based biological research and development and the application of these advancements to science and…
Catching up with IFER Fellowship Recipient Orla Dunne
This week’s Science First highlights the work of Orla Dunne, recent recipient of the International Foundation for Ethical Research (IFER) Graduate Fellowship for Alternatives to the Use of Animals in…
Maryland officially passes humane cosmetics act (HCA) legislation
This past Friday, Maryland officially became the 5th state to pass humane cosmetics act (HCA) legislation. Once enacted on July 1, 2022, this legislation will ban the sale in Maryland…
