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NSW Government’s $4.5 Million Investment in Non-Animal Medical Research
In a historic move, the NSW has allocated $4.5 million to reduce and replace the use of animals in medical research. This initiative will fund
July 23, 2024
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Call for Overhaul in Antidepressant Testing Methods
A new review published in Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology highlights the urgent need for international regulatory bodies to update guidelines on nonclinical efficacy testing for
July 2, 2024
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Failings exposed in primate research oversight
Documentation obtained by Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (Cth) (FOI Act) has identified an unexpected death of a macaque via strangulation,
May 15, 2024
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy Launches “Honour Me With A Name” Campaign
https://youtu.be/svjde5DB7Lk In a major step towards compassionate science, Australian non-profit Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) today on World Day for Animals in Laboratories unveils its “Honour
April 24, 2024
Insights & opinions
Transplant of pig kidney into human patient sparks concerns
There has been widespread coverage of a world-first transplant of a gene-edited pig kidney into a human patient at Massachusetts General Hospital. Heralded as a
April 2, 2024
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy pushes for dedicated funding for animal-free medical research
Animal-Free Science Advocacy (AFSA) is calling for urgent investment in animal-free research methods in line with international developments.  AFSA’s ‘I am not a lab tool’
March 21, 2024
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New South Wales first state to ban cruel animal tests
NSW Animal Research Act amended to prohibit forced swim test and forced smoke inhalation experiments. The Animal Research Amendment (Prohibition of Forced Swim Tests and
March 14, 2024
Insights & opinions
It is time to rehabilitate and rehome Gippsland’s monkeys – here’s why
Halfway down a quiet tree-lined Lawless Road in Churchill, Victoria, there is a large primate breeding and research facility. Although, aside from those who work
February 28, 2024
Achievements
2023 Achievements
In 2023, Humane Research Australia officially became Animal-Free Science Advocacy. We have experienced a year of meaningful progress in our mission to advocate for animal-free
December 20, 2023
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We’ve Got a New Brand: Animal-Free Science Advocacy Launched!
In September 2023, Humane Research Australia (HRA) members approved a resolution to change our name from Humane Research Australia Inc. to Animal-Free Science Advocacy Inc.
December 15, 2023
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy Celebrates Funder Decision on Forced Smoking Research
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has issued a policy statement on smoke inhalation procedures in mice and rats, recommending that: Â ‘Due to
December 15, 2023
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NHMRC releases policy statement on controversial Forced Swim Test
The National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) has released a policy statement on the Forced Swim Test (FST), a behavioural despair test in rodents
December 15, 2023
Insights & opinions
Digital Human Twins: The Future of Medical Research
What if there was a future reality without sickness and disease? A future where you had a digital human twin and feedback from your smart
September 18, 2023
News
Openness Agreement on Animal Research and Teaching in Australia Launched
The Australian Openness Agreement is a voluntary pledge that can be signed by organisations wishing to demonstrate commitment to greater transparency in the use of
August 10, 2023
News
Helen Marston Compassionate Advocacy Project Open for Applications
Animals Australia (AA) and Humane Research Australia (HRA) announce the second Helen Marston Compassionate Advocacy Project in memory of Helen Marston, a lifelong campaigner for
July 31, 2023
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