How the Trump administration’s health cuts could kill thousands of test animals
Dr. Locke was quoted in a recent article by Julia Musto of the independent discussing how the Trump Administration cuts to organizations such as HHS could affect the thousands of animals held in testing facilities across the US. The article interviews experts in both the animal science and animal advocacy worlds to get their perspectives on the issue.
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FDA says it will phase out animal testing requirement for monoclonal antibodies and drugs
Dr. Locke was quoted in an article by Jen Christensen discussing the importance of FDA’s recent decision to begin transitioning away from animal testing requirements. Dr. Locke believes that this decision is step in the right direction in regards to moving away from animal models.
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Trump’s deep cuts to health research put lab animals at risk, scientists say
Dr. Locke was recently quoted in an article from the Washington Post discussing impact that trump administration’s cuts to health research will affect testing facilities housing animals. The article highlights some of the challenges the cuts present and what those involved with animal research are doing to navigate them.
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SC plays a major role in US primate research. As funding cuts loom, what happens to the monkeys?
Dr. Paul Locke was quoted in an article from The Post and Courier discussing the potential impact that “indirect research” cuts could have on federally funded primate centers. The article touches on the history of such facilities, the controversies surrounding them, and what some organizations are doing in preparation for these cuts.
‘Death by ax’: Fate of millions of research animals at stake in NIH payments lawsuit
In a recent article in Science, Dr. Paul Locke was among those interviewed to discuss the consequences that cuts to NIH research grants could have on animals currently held within testing facilities in the US.
Scientists kill 192 million lab mice each year. Is there a better way?
Dr. Paul Locke was quoted in a recent article in Big Think to discuss current animal methodologies testing methods and how NAMs technologies have potential reduce or outright eliminate the use lab mice.
The End of the Lab Rat?
In the September issue of Scientific American, Rachel Nuwer wrote an article which spotlights the recent innovations made in the development of non-animal models and the policy related difficulties in implementing them.
Congress assails EPA over ‘disgusting’ decision to revive chemical animal testing
In an article published on February 5th, Dr. Paul Locke was interviewed by the Washington Times about EPA’s renewed support of chemical animal testing.
Pets and Housing Roundtable
Dr. Paul Locke was the Keynote Speaker for the roundtable on 9/21/2023.
A new path to new drugs: Finding alternatives to animal testing
Published on Science Advertorial by Science/AAAS Custom Publishing Office on September 1st, 2023. Dr. Paul Locke is quoted throughout.
Calling all law students interested in laboratory animal law
Animal Law Review is calling for submissions!
Preventing the next pet surrender emergency — and housing loss for pet owners at the same time
This OP-ED authored by Dr. Paul Locke was published in Baltimore Sun on Mar 24, 2023.
Passage of the FDA Modernization Act 2.0 Clears the way to Reduce Animal Testing
Dr. Paul Locke was quoted throughout this article.
The US Just Greenlit High-Tech Alternatives to Animal Testing
This Wired article quotes Dr. Paul Locke’s thoughts on the FDA Modernization Act.
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Beauty and the Beasts: The U.S. Should Ban Testing Cosmetics on Animals
Written by: Jim Moran and Paul Locke. Published in Scientific American on 5/28/14
EPA’s Bold Step Forward: Good For Animals and Science, Better for People
Article by Dr. Paul Locke published by The Hill
A New Agency to Accelerate Biomedical Science Can Succeed, Under the Right Conditions
By Aysha Akhtar and Paul A. Locke, Published in The Hill 02/16/22