International Animal Research Regulations - Impact on Neuroscience Research: Workshop Summary

Animals are widely used in neuroscience research to explore biological mechanisms of nervous system function, to identify the genetic basis of disease states, and to provide models of human disorders and diseases for the development of new treatments. To ensure the humane care and use of animals, numerous laws, policies, and regulations are in place governing the use of animals in research, and certain animal regulations have implications specific to neuroscience research.
To consider animal research regulations from a global perspective, the IOM Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, in collaboration with the National Research Council and the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, held a workshop in Buckinghamshire, UK, July 26-27, 2011. The workshop brought together neuroscientists, legal scholars, administrators, and other key stakeholders to discuss current and emerging trends in animal regulations as they apply to the neurosciences. This document summarizes the workshop.

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• Authors: Board on Health Sciences Policy, Technology Committee on Science, Committee on Science Technology and Law, Division on Earth and Life Sciences, Division On Earth And Life Studies, Forum on Neuroscience and Nervous System Disorders, Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, Institute Of Medicine, Anne-Marie Mazza, National Research Council, Diana E. Pankevich, Policy and Global Affairs, Policy and Global Affairs Division, Theresa M. Wizemann
• Assisted by: Bruce M. Altevogt (Editor), Anne-Marie Mazza (Editor)
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 26.07.2012
• EAN: 9780309252089
• ISBN: 978-0-309-25208-9
• No. of pages: 102
• Dimensions: 152 mm x 226 mm x 10 mm
• Weight: 204 g
• Subject: Natural sciences, medicine, IT, technology > Biology > Zoology