Animals in Neurologic Research

The American Academy of Neurology endorses the appropriate and responsible use of animals as experimental subjects in scientific research.

Read AAN's policy statement on the Use of Animals in Research.

Neurology Podcast: The Animal Research War

A September 22, 2009, podcast for Neurology® includes an interview conducted by Ted M. Burns, MD, and David Q. Beversdorf, MD, with P. Michael Conn, MD, about the 2008 book The Animal Research War, which he co-authored with James Parker, MD.

Listen to the podcast.

Animals in Research: FAQ

Significance. Concerns. Fact & Fallacies. Get answers to your questions about animals in neurological research. Read the FAQ.

Sensitive but Sensible Brochure

A four-color brochure for use in neurologists' office for the purpose of public education.

Review a copy of the brochure.

To order the free brochure, please contact AAN Member Services at memberservices@aan.com, (800) 879-1960, or (612) 928-6000 (international).

Medical Research with Animals: For Researchers and Institutions from NIH

The NIH has launched a new web site, Medical Research with Animals: For Researchers and Institutions, to support NIH-funded scientists using animal models.

Ongoing Advances—NABR (National Association of Biomedical Research) and the AAN

Founded in 1979, The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) provides the unified voice for the scientific community on legislative and regulatory matters affecting laboratory animal research.

Learn More.

APHIS Updates Animal Care Resource Guide

The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has updated the Animal Care Resources Guide (formerly called Animal Care Policy Manual).

The effective date for implementing the revised policies is March 25, 2011. This policy guide clarifies, interprets and provides examples of how regulated entities can comply with existing Animal Welfare Act regulations or standards.

Access the Animal Care Resources Guide.