The Animal Free Labcast
The Animal Free Labcast is hosted by the CEO of Animal Free Research UK, Carla Owen, and is a frank, lively exchange and sharing of ideas and experiences by leading scientists, policy makers and animal protection ambassadors - all of whom seek a kinder science.Carla and her guests cut through the noise to break down why we need to accelerate human relevant science if we are to end the medical emergency - that which is in large part caused by the continued reliance on animals as models for human disease research.Listen in to new episodes every two weeks, starting on June 29, 2022!
Episodes
36 episodes
Animal Free Labcast #34 - Isobel Martin – A Legal Duty Ignored: World Day for Animals in Laboratories
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,...
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Season 4
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Episode 34
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23:37
Animal Free Labcast #33 - Professor Jens Schwamborn – Parkinson’s & Precision Medicine
This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Professor Jens Schwamborn about using midbrain organoids, 3D human brain models, to study Parkinson’s without animal testing. With Parkinson’s cases rising and current treatments limited, Jen...
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Season 4
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Episode 33
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32:09
Animal Free Labcast #32 - Aaron Davidson – From Labs to Legislation
Carla Owen and Dr. Gemma Davies return with another exciting episode of the Animal Free Labcast, diving into the latest developments in the movement to end animal testing. They discuss breakthroughs in organ-on-a-chip technology and how it’s pa...
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Season 4
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Episode 32
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26:51
Animal Free Labcast #31 - Dr Nick Peake – British Science Week & Better Medicine
This week, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies explore British Science Week and the push for animal-free research. They discuss last week's poll, where 96% of listeners rejected animal organ transplants, and highlight concerns over foetal calf serum...
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Season 4
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Episode 31
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33:53
Animal Free Labcast #30 - Carla & Dr Gemma – Herbie’s Law & the Heart of the Matter
This week on the Animal Free Labcast, Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies chat about the recent wins for Herbie’s Law in Parliament, celebrate women who are paving the way for International Day for Women and Girls in Science and dive into questions ...
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Season 4
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Episode 30
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32:06
Animal Free Labcast #29 - Dr Cinzia Allegrucci – World Cancer Day Special
Join us for a World Cancer Day special as Carla Owen and Dr Gemma Davies explore the urgent need for human-specific cancer research. Special guest, Dr Cinzia Allegrucci, shares her groundbreaking triple-negative breast cancer research, develope...
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Season 4
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Episode 29
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27:28
Animal Free Labcast #28 - Steve Race MP – Herbie’s Law in Parliament
The Animal Free Labcast is back with a fresh new format for 2025! 🐾 Join Carla Owen and our brand new co-host, Dr Gemma Davies, as they dive into the latest news in our mission for animal-free research. In this lively episode, we welcome specia...
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Season 4
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Episode 28
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24:51
Animal Free Labcast #27 - Joao Barroso – Leading the Way
Join Carla Owen and Joao Barroso, who works for the European Commission, the Joint Research Centre within the ECVAM unit, in an eye-opening podcast episode. From animal-free antibodies to the European Commission's ground-breaking recommendation...
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Season 3
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Episode 27
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38:13
Animal Free Labcast #26 - Matt Dalby – Transition, Transform, Evolve
Join our Labcast host, Carla Owen, as she welcomes Professor Matt Dalby, a leading expert in the field of non-animal, human-relevant technologies. Matt is at the forefront of ground-breaking research; his insights and experiences pr...
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Season 3
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Episode 26
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29:06
Animal Free Labcast #25 - Sophie O'Kane – Conversations of Change
Meet the winner of Animal Free Research UK’s Early Career Scientist Award, Sophie O’Kane, and explore the transformative power of personal experiences and human relationships in driving change. Sophie shares her journey of transitioning from de...
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Season 3
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Episode 25
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39:12
Animal Free Labcast #24 - Laura Bramwell & Merlin Davies – Rising Stars
Step into the world of animal-free research with two promising young scientists, Laura Bramwell and Merlin Davies, who are revolutionising the way we approach medical research. Carla, Laura and Merlin discuss the importance of finding solutions...
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Season 3
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Episode 24
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40:45
Animal Free Labcast #23 - Holiday Special – Voices for the voiceless: Best moments from the Animal Free Labcast
This holiday season, unwrap the gift of our special episode featuring a captivating montage of insights and wisdom from some of our incredible guests. Join your host, Carla, as she takes you on a journey through some of the best moments of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 23
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38:21
Animal Free Labcast #22 - Dr Adrian Biddle – Breaking Down Cancer
Listen in and join Carla and Dr Adrian Biddle, a passionate cancer researcher at Queen Mary University of London, as they explore cutting-edge cancer research. Adrian outlines the roadmap from laboratory research to patient applicat...
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Season 3
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Episode 22
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36:52
Animal Free Labcast #21 - Dr Ali Kermanizadeh – Toxicology and Beyond
Dr Ali Kermanizadeh, a toxicology and clinical biochemistry lecturer at the University of Derby, shares his scientific journey and passion for toxicology. He highlights his work on advanced in vitro models of the liver and gut as well ...
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Season 3
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Episode 21
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37:31
Animal Free Labcast #20 - Davina Simoes – A Better Path
In this podcast, Carla interviews Davina Simoes, a Northumbria University assistant professor in cell pathology, focused on advancing animal-free research. Listen and learn about the challenges of studying sarcopenia, a condition marked by musc...
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Season 3
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Episode 20
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28:54
Animal Free Labcast #19 - Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga – The Animal-Free Innovator
Labcast host Carla, is joined by Animal Free Research 2023 Pioneer Award recipient Dr Merel Ritskes-Hoitinga, celebrated for her work in animal-free innovations. Merel shares her unique insights into the field and talks about the incredible wor...
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Season 3
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Episode 19
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40:03
Animal Free Labcast #18 - Martyn Day, MP – Bridging the Gap: Animals, Humans and Progress
In this episode, Carla is joined by Martyn Day (MP), a passionate advocate for animals and human progress. They discuss Martyn’s lifelong love for animals and his current role as an MP advocating for animal welfare. Martyn's dedication to both ...
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Season 3
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Episode 18
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28:17
Animal Free Labcast #17 - Dr Pandora Pound – Breaking free from the Rat Trap
Pandora Pound, author of Rat Trap: The Capture of Medicine by Animal Research and How to Break Free, joins Carla for this episode. In her new book, Pandora emphasises the need for public awareness and engagement as well as ...
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Season 3
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Episode 17
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30:49
Animal Free Labcast #16 - Dame Joanna Lumley – Passion and Compassion
British national treasure, Dame Joanna Lumley kicks off series 3 of the Animal Free Labcast in style! In this exclusive interview, the Animal Free Research UK patron tells Carla how strongly she feels that all living creatures have a right to l...
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Season 3
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Episode 16
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46:08
Animal Free Labcast - Season 3 Trailer
The Animal Free Labcast is back!In each episode I’ll be chatting with someone who is helping to make our vision - of a world where human diseases are cured faster without animal suffering – an ever-closer reality. We ...
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Season 3
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Episode 0
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2:43
Animal Free Labcast #15 - Professor Mike Philpott – Saving Our Skin
It is a little known fact that scientists can cure cancer in mice, but not yet in humans.In this episode, Carla speaks with skin expert Professor Mike Philpott, who heads up the Animal Replacement Centre of Excellence at Queen Mary Univ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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21:24
Animal Free Labcast #14 - Dr Malcolm Wilkinson – Human-Relevant Technology
An Organ on a Plate - not as macabre as it sounds - is a pioneering piece of technology that is replacing the use of animals in laboratories and advancing medical research. Dr Malcolm Wilkinson, founder of company Kirkstall who makes and provid...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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21:10
Animal Free Labcast #13 - Dr Martin Ashby - For Patients and Animals
In this episode, Carla is joined by Dr Martin Ashby – a consultant in palliative care for the NHS and Trustee of Animal Free Research UK. Martin talks to Carla about his frustration at the lack of progress being made for treatments for his pati...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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27:35
Animal Free Labcast #12 - Dr Jan Turner
Dr Jan Turner shares her vivid memories of animal use in her A Level Biology class and beyond, a grim reality that made her uncomfortable throughout her studies and early career. Her aversion to using animals, coupled with the emergence of new ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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25:08
Animal Free Labcast #11 - Steph Jones-Giles - Champion Fundraiser
Since she started fundraising for Animal Free Research UK, Steph Jones-Giles and the Bude Support Group that she Chairs have raised an incredible £48,000 for the charity.In this episode, Steph shares her passion for fundraising with Car...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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26:01
