Animal Free Research UK

Animal Free Research UK is a charity based in the United Kingdom that promotes and funds biomedical research that does not use animals. The organization believes that the use of animals in medical research is ethically unacceptable and scientifically flawed.

History

Animal Free Research UK was established in 1970 as the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research. The organization was renamed in 2017 to better reflect its mission and goals. Since its inception, the charity has funded a wide range of research projects in fields such as cancer, Alzheimer's disease, asthma, and diabetes.

Mission and Goals

The primary mission of Animal Free Research UK is to end the use of animals in medical research. The organization aims to achieve this by funding and promoting the development of techniques and procedures that replace animal experiments. The charity believes that these animal-free research methods are not only more ethical, but also more reliable and relevant to human health.

Research Funding

Animal Free Research UK provides funding for research projects that aim to replace the use of animals in biomedical research. The charity has a rigorous application and review process to ensure that the projects it funds are of high quality and have the potential to significantly reduce or replace animal use.

Advocacy

In addition to funding research, Animal Free Research UK also advocates for changes in policy and practice to reduce and ultimately end the use of animals in medical research. The organization works with policymakers, researchers, and the public to promote the benefits of animal-free research and to push for its wider adoption.

See Also

• Animal testing
• Animal rights
• Biomedical research
• Charity (practice)