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Episode 19: Replacing Animals in Research

Why we are we still doing research with animals when there are several human relevant, non-animal alternatives available to us right now that can be used to develop new medical treatments? Dr. Megan LaFollette, Program Director of the North American 3Rs Collaborative (NA3RsC), breaks it down for us on today’s episode…of GetReal!

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The North American 3Rs Collaborative and MPS Resources

NA3RsC: Advancing science, innovation & research animal welfare!

The Microphysiological Systems (MPS) Initiative

MPS Technology Hub: What tissues are commercially available? Who makes them? What tools are available to help researchers use them?