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CARE Panel: The End of Animal Models for Preclinical Research?

As AI and computational modeling transform research, scientists are reexamining the role of animal models in scientific research and drug discovery.

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Date
Dec 1, 2025
Cost
Free
Time
12 p.m. - 1:15 p.m. ET
Location

Zoom (Virtual)

Topics

This discussion explores the ethical and practical implications of reducing animal testing in light of a recent federal push to do so. Panelists will consider the possibilities, limitations, and trade-offs of technological innovation in advancing humane and effective research.

Panelists:
Allyson Bennett | Professor of Psychology, College of Letters & Science, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Naomi Scheinerman | Assistant Professor of Bioethics, College of Medicine, OSU
Seth Weinberg | Associate Dean for Research, College of Engineering, Professor, Biomedical Engineering, OSU