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Speak out for Animals NEWS November 2020 - Issue 127 SPEAK OUT FOR ANIMALS Animal FREE Challenges Bust the Myths Latest News Next generation of scientists MESSAGE FROM CEO Breaking Down The Barriers I passionately believe that animals should and we’re currently funding 20 research Contents not be used in experiments. If I could wave projects into diseases including COVID-19, a magic wand, I would end the suffering of cancer, brain tumours, diabetes and animals in laboratories today. But, sadly it is dementia. not that simple. Speaking frankly, the reason MESSAGE FROM CEO ............................................ 3 animal experiments continue is because However, human relevant research is PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT ...................................... 4 we have yet to overcome the barriers that significantly underfunded with just 0.036% BUST THE MYTHS.................................................. 6 remain. of science R&D expenditure in the EU LATEST NEWS ........................................................ 8 specifically invested into non-animal ANIMAL FREE CHALLENGES ..............................12 In 2019, there were 3.4 million experiments methods. Even though the UK is a leader in NEXT GENERATION OF SCIENTISTS .................14 on animals in Great Britain - a negligible global science, it risks falling behind the rest FABULOUS FUNDRAISERS ..................................18 decrease of just 3.4% from 2018. Although of the world if innovation is not adopted. HOW YOU CAN HELP ..........................................20 we do cautiously welcome the decrease, So we are calling on the UK Government to SUPPORTER CORNER .........................................21 unfortunately the use of animals is ingrained join the dots and divert existing resources PROTECT THE FUTURE .......................................22 within the medical research system, and away from cruel and poorly performing GIFT AID ...............................................................24 however frustrating, we recognise we will animal research and instead commit to not persuade people who have built their funding emerging human relevant research careers using animals to change overnight. technologies which are animal free. Instead, we work to increase the training and educational opportunities available to We have much to do to overcome the early careers researchers so that the next barriers to achieve our collective aim, but generation of researchers view animal free we will only meet the challenges by working technologies as the gold standard. together. Our positive approach is a horizon of hope for animals, for patients, and for BOARD OF TRUSTEES And Merlin is the perfect example of this. people who care passionately about our Starting by joining us at our very first collective futures. CHAIR: Ms Laura-Jane Sheridan Summer School during his degree, and VICE CHAIR: Ms Natalie Barbosa following graduation, he joined Professor We’re here to make big changes . We won’t TREASURER: Mr Daniel Cameron Lorna Harries at the Animal Free Research stop working until animals are no longer Dr Christopher (Kit) Byatt UK Centre of Excellence (ARC 2.0) as part used in research. Professor Amanda Ellison of the fight against COVID-19 - all thanks to Ms Julia Jones the generosity and heartfelt commitment Needless to say the last few months have of our supporters. Fast forward 6 months been a strange and challenging time for us COMPANY SECRETARY: Ms Sally Luther and we are excited to announce that Merlin all, but I hope that you are safe and well. will now be embarking on a 3 year PhD at the Let’s stick together and support each other. Animal Free Research UK SCIENTIFIC ADVISORY PANEL University of Exeter to continue his work on We are certain, brighter times for humans Formerly Dr Hadwen Trust Professor Mike Philpott (Chair) COVID-19 and further develop his career in and animals lie ahead. 27 Old Gloucester Street Dr Martin Clift animal free research (see page 14). London WC1N 3AX Dr Stephen Dunne Professor Lorna Harries Tel: 020 8054 9700 By supporting our ARCs and our scientists With grateful thanks, Dr Dania Movia [email protected] of the future, you are helping to prove that Professor Geoff Pilkington www.animalfreeresearchuk.org animal free research is the gold standard Dr Malcolm Wilkinson which we must all strive for. Over the last ©Animal Free Research UK 2020 50 years, we have given £10M in grants to A registered charity in England and Wales (No. 1146896) and Scotland (No. SC045327) fund pioneering human relevant research, CARLA OWEN A 2company limited by guarantee (No. 08015625) in England and Wales 3 Chief Executive YOUR PLEDGE IF YOU COULD HEAR THEIR SUFFERING, YOU’D SPEAK OUT Every minute of every day, 6 animals are used in research in Britain. techniques are successfully being used, paving the way for the new approach to testing and research that we all want – a kinder science. In 2019, 3.3 million animals suffered in research in Britain. However, we have much to do to overcome the barriers that still surround us to be able achieve our collective aim. But we will only meet the challenges by working together. Our A shockingly large number and we can harness hearts and minds positive approach is a horizon of hope for animals, for patients, and for people who care variety of animals are still being used to speed up what must inevitably passionately about our collective futures. in research year after year. These happen one day – an end to animals experiments are cruel, hold back used in research. It takes just a moment of time to pledge your support – but it is a step in the fight to end breakthroughs, and cause suffering the use of animals in research. Take action to save generations of animals suffering in to countless animals. Whilst the This year more than any other in our laboratories. Animal free research - let’s make it happen! numbers are falling, the decline is lifetime, highlights the fact it’s time far too slow – both for the animals for an urgent reset in our collective languishing in laboratories and for the human mindsets and our approach Visit www.animalfreeresearchuk.org/pledge families waiting for better treatments to medical research. The status quo to make your pledge now. for devastating diseases. certainly doesn’t benefit animals, and there is no longer an argument We need to create a movement for for it benefitting humans either. change. By engaging as many people The time to end the suffering and to as possible and mobilising support, accelerate ethical human relevant research is now. Already, animal free research is being used in society, including our I team at the Animal Replacement Centre (ARC 2.0) at the University PLEDGE of Exeter who are developing a new animal free test for COVID-19, which is only possible due to the generosity of compassionate people like you supporting Animal Free Research UK. Animal Free Research UK works PLEDGE YOUR SUPPORT. tirelessly to replace the use of all animals in research, and these 4 SPEAK OUT FOR ANIMALS. 5 BUST THE MYTHS BUST THE MYTH It is not just mice are rats that are used. MYTHS Dogs, cats, rabbits and monkeys are also Only mice and used to name a few. Together with our supporters we’ve been working for a better, kinder science Here are some annual statistics form the for 50 years, and over the decades have attempted to dispel the myriad of rats are used in Home Office on animal experiments in myths and misconceptions that surround animal free research. Great Britain for 2019: Animal free research is possible, and public opinion is on our side, however many myths are still abound. Here are some key ones to help educate friends and family. research 4,227 experiments on dogs 10,188 experiments on rabbits 2,850 experiments on monkeys 131 experiments on cats FACT 90% of drugs which prove promising in animal trials fail in humans, either due to lack of 90% of drugs effectiveness or safety concerns. Time, money and animals’ lives are being wasted, and with a huge amount of suffering. By pioneering that pass animal excellence, inspiring and supporting scientists, and influencing change, we can create a testing fail in world where human diseases are cured faster Unfortunately this is true. Even if a new human without animal suffering. relevant treatment has been developed humans animal free, laws and regulatory agencies worldwide currently require that new drugs and FACT treatments are tested on animals before clinical trials on humans. By law, new drugs MYTH We need to work with regulators to There are effective and innovative have to be tested on ensure that the most effective non- approaches that don’t involve killing animals. at least 2 species of animal research methods can be Traditional animal research has failed to give We need used to sucessfully progress us the answers to treat human diseases, so animals before they drugs into human trials, to we must significantly increase investment in animal testing save precious time and cutting-edge new approach methodologies are approved for lives, and stop the such as organ-on-a-chip which are best to make public use senseless suffering placed to discover treatments for human of millions of diseases, save precious time and lives, and animals each year. stop the senseless suffering of millions of breakthroughs animals each year. 6 7 LATEST NEWS University of Manchester developed in 2012 – a human patient in all their staggering 1.66 million rich complexity. Pilot study: WHY NOBEL PRIZE-WINNING in Britain alone in 2019. The only solution – Using
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