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ALT Two scientists in a laboratory setting wearing white protective suits, hairnets, masks, and blue gloves are handling a small white rabbit on a table. The scientist on the left holds a syringe, while the scientist on the right holds the rabbit. The bottom portion of the image is covered by a dark blue gradient overlay featuring large text that reads "ANIMAL TESTING" followed by the subheadline "Accelerating the transition away from animal testing." In the bottom right corner, the official logo of the European Commission is visible.
ALT Scientist using a microscope next to an image of cells, with text stating 'NIH establishes nation's first dedicated organoid development center to reduce reliance on animal modeling.' Laboratory glassware also shown.
ALT Screenshot from the linked paper. Shows a paper published online in NAM Journal on 22 December 2024. The paper is in press (pre-proof). Title: "Exploring animal methods bias in biomedical research funding: Workshop proceedings and action steps." Authors: Catharine E. Krebs, Sven Geissler, Kathrin Herrmann, Kenneth Kandaras, Owen Kavanagh, Laura M. Langan, Francesca Pistollato, Sandeep Raha, Ignacio J. Tripodi, Emily R. Trunnell. Open Access
ALT Editors & Publishers: We want your feedback!
ALT Editors & Publishers: We’re investigating ways to improve fairness in reviewing nonanimal biomedical research methods and are looking for your input. What interventions to mitigate bias have proven effective at your journal(s), and what might you be open to trying to counteract animal methods bias?
ALT Animal Methods Bias: The preference for animal-based research methods or the lack of expertise to adequately evaluate nonanimal methods, such as complex in vitro models. Animal methods bias can cause reviewers to expect or request animal experiments, which authors often feel are not scientifically justified.
