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EARA and KU Leuven launch pioneering patient engagement event in Belgium
EARA’s Patient Discovery initiative, aimed at raising awareness about the use of animals in research among patient groups and creating a space for patients to voice informed opinions about animal research in public discussions, has had a successful Discovery Day in Belgium with the European Federation of Neurological Associations (EFNA) and hosted by EARA member KU Leuven.
Inês Serrenho
Oct 302 min read


EARA COMMENT: In defence of life-saving science: why Canada's primate research must continue
The New Democratic Party in Canada has launched a petition calling on the Minister of Environment and Climate Change to halt primate imports for biomedical research, based on a conflation of unproven allegations that could cost lives. While the petition is wrapped in animal conservation language, it conveniently ignores the millions of human lives saved by the very research it seeks to abolish.
The European Animal Research Association
Oct 293 min read


The Dangerous Precedent of Political Interference in Medical Research in Canada
The European Animal Research Association (EARA) expresses deep concern over recent statements by Ontario Premier Doug Ford regarding biomedical research involving dogs.
The European Animal Research Association
Aug 203 min read


Infiltrada en el Búnker: a dishonest movie
The movie, Infiltrada en el Búnker (Undercover: Inside the Bunker) uses a mixture of documentary footage, long fictional scenes and undercover film taken inside the research facility Vivotecnia in Madrid, Spain, and sets out to condemn the use of animals in scientific research.
Kirk Leech
Jun 303 min read


Belgische openheid over dieronderzoek neemt verder toe
De Belgische instellingen aangesloten bij de Transparantieovereenkomst over Dierproeven boeken belangrijke vooruitgang op het vlak van...
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 272 min read


La transparence belge en matière de recherche animale continue de progresser
Selon le troisième rapport national d’évaluation publié en 2024, les institutions belges signataires de l'accord de Transparence sur la...
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 273 min read


EARA is staying on X. Why?
Over the last few months, many research institutions, scientists and advocacy groups across the world have decided to leave X (formerly Twitter). Although we share their concerns about the platform’s role in spreading misinformation and disinformation, and respect their decisions, we have decided to continue our work on this platform for the time being.
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 272 min read


Experimentação animal em Portugal mais transparente do que nunca
As instituições portuguesas signatárias do Acordo de Transparência sobre a Investigação Animal continuaram a reforçar a sua abertura na...
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 262 min read


Portuguese animal research more transparent than ever
Portuguese institutions that are signatories of the Transparency Agreement on Animal Research have continued to expand their openness in...
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 262 min read


Belgian openness in animal research continues to grow
Belgian institutions committed to the Transparency Agreement on Animal Research have made significant advances in public communication...
The European Animal Research Association
Jun 263 min read


Job vacancy: Communications and Social Media Officer
Job Title : Communications and Social Media Officer Working For : European Animal Research Association Location : London, with...
The European Animal Research Association
Feb 62 min read


EARA welcomes its 200th member
The European Animal Research Association is pleased to announce that our membership now stands at 200 institutions, spanning 46 countries...
The European Animal Research Association
Jan 231 min read


German researchers raise concerns on latest animal use statistics
Newly published statistics on the use of animals in research for 2023 in Germany show both a significant short and long-term decline in...
Bob Tolliday
Dec 23, 20241 min read


Biomedical sector in Portugal welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The Portuguese biomedical research sector has welcomed today the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in the Netherlands welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The Netherlands biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in Italy welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The Italian biomedical research sector has welcomed today the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in Belgium welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The Belgian biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in Spain welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The Spanish biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in France welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The French biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read


Biomedical sector in Germany welcomes 2022 EU report on the number of animals used in research and testing
The German biomedical research sector has welcomed the publication of comprehensive statistics, from across the EU in 2022.
Bob Tolliday
Jul 22, 20244 min read
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