Animal-Free Science Advocacy – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode of the AFSA Podcast, we speak with Dr. Faraz Harsini, a leading voice in animal rights and biomedical engineering. The conversation dives deep into Dr. Harsini's inspiring journey from an omnivorous upbringing in Iran to founding Allied Scholars for Animal Protection and leading the college campus movement toward veganism. 

Key discussions revolve around the importance of educating young minds on animal use and the interconnectedness of animal rights with broader societal issues such as climate change and public health. Dr. Harsini shares his insights on the inefficacies of animal testing, revealing its limitations and highlighting the potential of non-animal methods (NAMs) to revolutionize scientific research.

His candid reflections on the challenges he overcame in reconciling personal and cultural beliefs with his current advocacy work offer listeners a unique perspective into the moral urgency of veganism and animal rights.

Read the episode transcript here. 

If you would like to support Allied Scholars for Animal Protection (ASAP), or if you're a student interested in starting a chapter, visit their website to learn how you can get involved!

• www.alliedscholars.org/
• www.instagram.com/alliedscholars

Connect with Dr. Harsini:

• https://www.instagram.com/dr_faraz_harsini/
• https://www.youtube.com/c/DrFarazHarsini
  
  

This episode of the AFSA podcast features Dr. Susi Seibt, an expert in microfluidics and science communication. Dr. Susi walks us through the revolutionary advancements in non-animal research methods (NAMs) and their applications in medical research and drug development. Her discussion provides a glimpse into a future where research may no longer require animal testing.

In the conversation, Dr. Susi elaborates on innovative techniques such as microfluidics and organ-on-a-chip technologies. The conversation covers the strengths and limitations of these technologies, their implementation in personalized medicine, and the global movement towards reducing animal experimentation. Investing in NAMs not only promotes ethical scientific practices but also paves the way for more accurate and human-relevant data.

Click here for more information on NAMs.

To hear more from Dr. Susi visit:
www.shelium.net

https://www.youtube.com/@shelium

TikTok: @shelium.science

Instagram: @shelium.science

Read the podcast episode transcript here. 

Rosemary has spent the vast majority of her life fighting for animals in a personal and professional capacity. In this podcast she speaks with Animal-Free Science Advocacy about what she has learned throughout her long and diverse history in animal advocacy.

Image supplied by Rosemary Lavin. Caption:  Rosemary with Ruby and Dougal, her rescue dogs she adopted through Beagle Freedom Australia.

Would you support animal experimentation if you were diagnosed with a life threatening illness?

In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we chat with HRA supporter Belinda who is a passionate animal advocate. She shares her perspective on animal experimentation and her experiences living through cancer.

For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions.

This led to the development of our report: "Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science."

In this episode, we learn from Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith about the questionable ethics that surround the use of animals in smoke inhalation studies. These obsolete tests continue to be used in some Australian universities and research institutes.

There are safe, precise and animal-free methods that can be used instead of these tests.

Read our report: Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science

Learn more about our Forced to Smoke campaign.

Connect with HRA in the following ways:
Website: https://www.humaneresearch.org.au/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/HumaneResearchAustralia
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humaneresearch/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/hraust?lang=en
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/humane-research-australia

For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions.

This led to the development of our report: "Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science."

In this episode we interview the report's author, Natalie Anderson, a respiratory research scientist, who also works as Animal-Free Science Advocacy's Science Outreach Consultant. 

In this podcast episode, she’ll be stepping us through the key findings from our report and sharing her insights as a scientist who specialises in this field of research.

There are safe, precise and animal-free methods that can be used instead of these tests.

Read our report: Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science

Learn more about our Forced to Smoke campaign.

In this podcast, learn about the practice of dissection in Australian high schools, the alternatives available, and what educators can do to transition to cruelty-free teaching methods.

Animal-Free Science Advocacy offer a loans of educational resources called the Humane Education Loan Program (HELP). This aims to provide educators and students with current, cruelty-free alternatives to animal use in teaching.

 In this Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we take a look at the obscure and courageous history of the anti-vivisection movement throughout the world. Learn about the trailblazing Australian organisations that paved the way for Animal-Free Science Advocacy's work in Australia today.  

On 25 February 2020, 3 baboons escaped from a truck while being transported from a primate breeding colony to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The ensuing media attention brought the previously hidden industry into the public limelight, raising the question as to just what research on baboons entailed. A year on, Animal-Free Science Advocacy discusses what we know and what has happened in the last year. 

In this episode Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we learn about the Forced Swim Test and why is it considered to be cruel and unnecessary? Learn about the scientific validity of the test and whether or not its results are applicable to human health. 

Are there any plans to phase out this cruel and unnecessary test in Australia in favour of more scientifically robust animal-free alternatives? Have a listen to find out. 

Learn more about our campaign to end the Forced Swim Test in Australia.