Speaking of Research
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Speaking of Research (SR) is a US-based group which actively supports the use of animals in biomedical research. It was founded in March, 2008 by Tom Holder [1], a key member of the Pro-Test committee, who moved to the US for the purpose of setting up such a group [2]. Holder had previously been spokesman for Pro-Test, as well as acting as emcee for their three demonstrations.
Speaking of Research state their aims are to "change the tide of the controversial animal rights debate by encouraging students and scientists to speak out in favor of the lifesaving research developed with animals" [3]. Their launch comes during a period of increased animal right extremism in the US[4]. Since 2007, a number of researchers from the University of California system have had their homes attacked by animal rights activists[5], including one UCSC researcher whose residence was invaded by six masked activists on February 24th, 2008[6]
Speaking of Research is jointly supported by both Pro-Test in the UK, and Americans for Medical Progress in the US.
During 'World Week for Animals in Laboratories' Holder travelled to West Coast universities including, UCLA, Berkeley, Oregon Health & Sciences University and the University of Washington[7][8]
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- ^ Reuters: Speaking of Research - Students Stand up for Animal Testing
- ^ Speaking of Research Website - Founder Biography
- ^ Speaking of Research Website - About
- ^ http://www.tjols.com/article-616.html Marshall, C. (2008) Risky Business. The Journal of Life Sciences
- ^ Newsweek: Targeting Researchers
- ^ Chronicle: Animal Researchers' Homes Are Attacked
- ^ Chronicle: Protesters Fail to Slow Animal Research
- ^ Speaking of Research: Speaking to the West Coast: A Review
