"Research with Animals" lecture

Research with Animals Phil 133 – Ethics in Science San José State University

In discussing animal-based research, need to distinguish: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Ethical issues: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Animal rights: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Animal welfare: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Recognizing the range of positions available, or represented.

The challenge: societal views about animals vary widely. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Scientific research with animals: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Scientific questions: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Alternatives to research with animals: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Federal regulations: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Also regulations from funding agencies: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

At colleges and universities: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

IACUC membership: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

What must be described in protocols? ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Reduction, replacement, refinement (the 3 R’s): ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Must explicitly consider availability of alternatives. ,[object Object],[object Object]

Assessing pain and distress: ,[object Object],[object Object]

Pain and Distress Categories ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pain and Distress Categories ,[object Object],[object Object]

Animal research as a privilege, not a right. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Current climate for researchers in larger society: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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