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Animal Free Labcast #34 - Isobel Martin – A Legal Duty Ignored: World Day for Animals in Laboratories

April 24, 2025 • Carla Owen • Season 4 • Episode 34

This week on The Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies mark World Day for Animals in Laboratories by exposing the lack of progress in replacing animals in research, despite legal commitments.

They’re joined by Isabel Martin, Director of Public Affairs, who reveals how “replacement” is being overlooked in ethical reviews and shares bold proposals for reform. Plus, in breaking news, the FDA plans to phase out animal testing for drug development – a major step forward. But is the UK being left behind?

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