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FDA Announces Groundbreaking Move to Phase Out Animal Testing Requirements-and EPA May Follow Suit
In a significant development aligning closely with NAVS’ mission, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a landmark plan to phase out animal testing requirements for monoclonal antibodies and other drugs. This new approach seeks to replace outdated animal tests with more effective, human-relevant research methods, emphasizing improved drug development
Careers
Careers Careers at NAVS Join us in advancing ethical science and making a difference for animals. Our Mission Changing the future for animals—and science—for the better At the National Anti-Vivisection Society, we believe in a future where science progresses without causing harm to animals. For more than 90 years, we’ve championed
Advancing Humane Science
Advancing Humane Science Investing in Modern Methods Better science helps animals and humans. Research done on animals does not translate to humans With the overwhelming majority of drugs failing in human trials, there is a need to invest in human-relevant methods. Humane science can save lives and money and benefit animals
Animals in Science
Animals in Science It’s Time for Better Science The animal model is cruel, wasteful, and ineffective. The animal model is entrenched in the way science is done. The anti-vivisection movement is centered around the argument that the use of animals in research is not the best way to do science. We
Why Humane Education Matters: Shaping the Future of Compassionate Science
At the heart of NAVS’ mission is the belief that education is not just about imparting knowledge—it’s about inspiring values.
A Farewell from our Executive Director, Kenneth J. Kandaras, J.D.
Executive Director, Kenneth Kandaras, J.D., is retiring at the end of 2024 after 25 years of service with NAVS, the most recent six years as Executive Director.
Approaching 95 Years of NAVS
As we approach 95 years of fighting to advance science without the use of animals, it is important that we take time to reflect on the journey that has brought us here and how it has shaped the work we continue to do today.
NAVS News – September 2024
Thank you for being a compassionate part of our mission to promote humane science and end animal research.
How Humane Science Can Change a Student’s Life
The following is an interview with Keerthana Rajesh, a high school student in Bangalore, India, who won a NAVS Humane Science Award at the 2024 International Science and Engineering Fair. Her project focused on the oral side effects of radiation treatment and wound healing properties of a natural treatment in
