Andria Davis



Vet Tech Student

November 30, 2007

John S. Ellis, PhD Animals in Biomedical Research Presentation

November 27, 2007

I. OUTLINE

A. Why Animals in Research?

1. Statistics

a. Numbers

b. Regulations

2. Kinds of Research

B. Biomedical Tools

1. Chemical Methods

2. Mathematical/Computer Methods

3. In Vitro Methods

4. Non-Human Animal Methods

5. Human Clinical Trials

C. Benefits from Animal Research

1. Vaccinations

2. Medications

3. Treatments to Prolong Life

II. SUMMARY

Dr. John S. Ellis, the Executive Director for the Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research, gave a presentation on animals in biomedical research on November 27, 2007. The intention of the presentation was to provide factual information on the use of animals in the field of biomedical research, dispelling some of the misconceptions people hold regarding animal testing. Animals are efficient models to utilize for medical research as they share a number of diseases with human beings, such as arthritis and heart disease, and effectively model human systems. In order for a research project to be of any use, the test models must mimic the natural processes of life, which takes into account the genetic makeup, lifestyle, and environmental factors related to disease and health. The majority of the animals utilized in the research field are mice and rats (96%), followed by rabbits and guinea pigs (3%), dogs and cats ( ................
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