The continued importance of animals in biomedical research

Michael C J Chang¹, Franziska B Grieder²

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¹ Office of Research Infrastructure Programs, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. changmic@mail.nih.gov.
² Office of Research Infrastructure Programs, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

PMID: 39402213
PMCID: PMC11518981
DOI: 10.1038/s41684-024-01458-4

The continued importance of animals in biomedical research

Michael C J Chang et al. Lab Anim (NY). 2024 Nov.

. 2024 Nov;53(11):295-297.

doi: 10.1038/s41684-024-01458-4.

Authors

Michael C J Chang¹, Franziska B Grieder²

Affiliations

¹ Office of Research Infrastructure Programs, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA. changmic@mail.nih.gov.
² Office of Research Infrastructure Programs, Division of Program Coordination, Planning, and Strategic Initiatives, Office of the Director, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda, Maryland, USA.

PMID: 39402213
PMCID: PMC11518981
DOI: 10.1038/s41684-024-01458-4

Abstract

In the rapidly evolving field of biomedical research, the role of animal models has long been a topic of scientific and ethical debate. However, despite advancements in alternative modeling approaches, animal models remain an essential component of scientific discovery and medical advancement.

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