International Animal Research Regulations: Impact on Neuroscience Research: Workshop Summary

International Animal Research Regulations: Impact on Neuroscience Research: Workshop Summary
ISBN-10
0309252113
ISBN-13
9780309252119
Category
Science
Pages
102
Language
English
Published
2012-06-26
Publisher
National Academies Press
Authors
Institute of Medicine, National Research Council, Division on Earth and Life Studies

Description

Animals are widely used in neuroscience research to explore biological mechanisms of nervous system function, to identify the genetic basis of disease states, and to provide models of human disorders and diseases for the development of new treatments. To ensure the humane care and use of animals, numerous laws, policies, and regulations are in place governing the use of animals in research, and certain animal regulations have implications specific to neuroscience research. To consider animal research regulations from a global perspective, the IOM Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in collaboration with the National Research Council and the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, held a workshop in Buckinghamshire, UK, July 26-27, 2011. The workshop brought together neuroscientists, legal scholars, administrators, and other key stakeholders to discuss current and emerging trends in animal regulations as they apply to the neurosciences. This document summarizes the workshop.

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