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Category Archives: Biomedical Research
Ask Dr. Anna- Mice Advice
I’m excited to say that I just got my first Ask Dr. Anna question this morning about a topic I know quite a bit about from my previous life (as a cystic fibrosis researcher using mouse models of the lung … Continue reading
Posted in Ask Dr.Anna, Biomedical Research, Bubonic plague, Mice, Pets, Zoonotic disease
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Don’t be Such a Scientist
I had to laugh at myself when I read this easy-to-read book by Dr. Randy Olson of the same title. I am frequently “such a scientist.” What does that mean? While Dr. Olson didn’t say it quite as bluntly, as … Continue reading
Why we Use Animals in Research
This article is written by people who use animals responsibly in biomedical research. They state that they are moral individuals who want to advance medicine to benefit others. And they do not take the use of animals lightly. I believe … Continue reading
The Roles Veterinarians Play in the Medical Care of Laboratory Animals
As I indicated earlier, we veterinarians do more than care for cats and dogs. We can care for every species but one; people. But I would argue that in our role as public health care professionals, we do care for … Continue reading
Dr. Anna speaks out about veterinarians and biomedical research
I read this astounding article today, as sent to me by the Foundation for Biomedical Research: “An Odyssey with Animals” (The Scientist: 12.4.2009) What astounds me most is that here is a veterinarian and biomedical researcher who has put himself … Continue reading