Northwest Association for Biomedical Research

The Responsible Use of Animals in Research

Patient Perspectives

Every single person, every day, benefits from research. Every part of our environment – the medicines we take, the pets we care for, the water we drink, the food we eat – is impacted by the scientific work conducted in our educational institutions and company laboratories. Hear the compelling stories of some of the individuals whose lives have been impacted by biomedical research.

Patty's Story
Jenny's Story
Mari's Story
Dipper's Story

Other Stories

The Hope, The Challenge, The People: Research Defense Society (pdf file)
Pamphlet describing people who are either patients, animal care providers, or researchers

Incurably Ill for Animal Research
Patients speak out about the role of animals in finding cures.

Women's Health Campaign: Album of Research Hope
Publication describing how major strides in women's health care have been achieved through biomedical research using animals.

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