Animals in Neurologic Research
In recognition of the need for the appropriate and humane use of animals in research, and in response to the growing pressure from other organizations that would deny Americans the health benefits evolving from animal research, the American Academy of Neurology, as a professional society including basic and clinical researchers and caregivers, endorses and supports the appropriate and responsible use of animals as experimental subjects. See Position Statement.
Animals in Research: FAQ
Significance. Concerns. Fact & Fallacies. Get answers to your questions about animals in neurological research. See FAQ.
Sensitive but Sensible Brochure
A four-color brochure for use in neurologists' office for the purpose of public education. See Here.
To order the free brochure, please contact AAN Member Services at memberservices@aan.com, (800) 879-1960, or (651) 695-2717 (international).
Animal Research in 2008 Annual Meeting
The Scientific Program of the 2008 Annual Meeting of the AAN featured a large number of important papers in which animals were used to obtain the results; several of these papers were highlighted on a poster. See Poster.