Animal-Free Science in Canada is in Trouble!

Canada's only animal-free lab is about to close down unless we act now! Animals in science labs endure a life of pain, terror, and isolation. Meanwhile 95% of drugs tested to be safe and effective in animals fail in human clinical trials. The good news is technological advancements are rapidly proving to not only be a viable replacement to research using animals, but one that's cheaper, faster, and more predictive of results in humans. Bewilderingly, as other countries compete to be leaders in developing alternatives to experimenting on animals, Canada's only animal-free lab -- the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM) run by the brilliant Dr. Charu Chandrasekera -- is poised to shut down. Even though the Canadian government says they're committed to developing animal-free research methods, they've failed to fund this commitment. That means Charu's innovative work in replacing animal research will soon cease. Join us for this AJA Lunchtime Live with Charu to become part of the campaign to save the CCAAM and fight for a future without animals needing to suffer for the sake of science!