黑料社 - Animals in Research

黑料社

Skip Navigation

  • join logo Join
  • give logo Give
  • advocate logo Advocate
  • publish logo Publish
Sign In
SfN Logo 2025
  • 黑料社
    • Learn About 黑料社
      • Individual Member Benefits
      • Institutional Program Member Benefits
      • Sustaining Associate Member Benefits
      • Get Involved at SfN
    • Become a Member
      • Sponsorship Information for New Members
      • 黑料社 Categories & Fees
      • 黑料社 Fees for Developing Countries
      • Renew Individual 黑料社
    • Member Resources
      • Automatic Renewals
      • Frequently Asked Questions
      • Member Obituaries and Memorial Donations
    • Learn About Local Chapters
      • Start or Reactivate a Chapter
      • Resources for Chapters
      • Submit Annual Report
      • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Meetings
    • Meetings Overview
    • 黑料社 2025
      • Call for Abstracts
      • Sessions and Events
      • Registration
      • Housing and Travel
      • Exhibits
      • Dates and Deadlines
      • Advertising and Sponsorship
      • FAQs
    • Global Events
      • SfN Virtual Events
    • Past and Future Annual Meetings
      • 黑料社 2024
      • 黑料社 2023
      • Search Past Annual Meeting Abstracts
      • Attendance Statistics
    • Meeting Policies and Guidelines
      • Code of Conduct at SfN Events
      • Guidelines for Participating in SfN Events
      • Photography & Recording Policy
      • Presenter Guidelines and Policies for SfN Events
    • Meeting Awards
      • Trainee Professional Development Award
      • International Travel Awards
      • FENS Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
      • IBRO Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
      • JNS Member Awards to SfN Annual Meeting
  • Careers
    • Careers Overview
    • NeuroJobs Career Center
    • 2025 Graduate School Fair
    • Career Tools and Resources
      • Neurobiology of Disease Workshop
      • Scientific Short Courses
      • Responsible Conduct of Research Short Courses
      • Global Funding Sources
    • Higher Education and Training
      • Core Competencies
      • 黑料社 Training Program Survey
    • Awards
      • Outstanding Career and Research Achievements
      • Early Career
  • Initiatives
    • Initiatives Overview
    • Awards
      • 2024 Award Recipients
      • Awards and Prizes FAQ
      • Trainee Professional Development Award
    • 黑料社 Scholars Program
    • Neuronline
    • Resources to Stay Connected
      • SfN Zoom Backgrounds
    • Diversity Initiatives
    • Women and 黑料社
      • Increasing Women in 黑料社 (IWiN) Courses & Toolkit
      • Celebration of Women in 黑料社 Event
      • Awards
    • Animals in Research
      • Support for Members and Institutions
      • Tools and Resources
      • Resources for Medical Students
    • Public Education Programs
      • Resources for Educators
      • Brain Awareness Video Contest
      • Life of a Neuron Exhibit
  • Advocacy
    • Advocacy Overview
    • Advocacy Response
    • Advocacy Network
      • The NeuroAdvocate Challenge
      • Advocacy Action Center
      • Advocacy Best Practices
      • Advocacy Network News
      • Advocacy Training Seminars
    • US Advocacy Programs
      • Capitol Hill Day
      • Connect with Policymakers
      • Early Career Policy Ambassadors
      • Partner with a Local Chapter
      • Engage the Media
    • Global Advocacy Programs
      • Global 黑料社 Initiatives
      • Global Funding
      • North American Programs
    • Science Funding
      • Advocacy Videos
      • Advocacy Resources
      • US 黑料社 Initiatives
      • Funding Priorities and Processes
    • Policy Positions
      • Statements and Testimony
      • Sign-On Letters
  • Outreach
    • Outreach Overview
    • BrainFacts.org
    • Find a Neuroscientist
    • Brain Awareness Campaign
      • Webinar: The ABC's of BAW
      • How to Get Involved
    • Awards
      • Award for Education in 黑料社
      • Next Generation Award
      • Chapter of the Year Award
      • Science Educator Award
  • Publications
    • Publications Overview
    • SfN News
    • SfN Nexus
    • 黑料社 Quarterly
    • Annual Report
    • History of 黑料社 Autobiographical Chapters
  • About
    • About Overview
    • Mission and Strategic Plan
    • What We Do
      • Annual Report
      • Bylaws
      • Resolutions to the Bylaws
      • Environmental Commitment
      • Strategic Partners
      • History of SfN
    • SfN 50th Anniversary Celebration
    • NIH Public Health Service-Supported Funding Financial Conflict of Interest Policy
    • Volunteer
      • SfN Council
      • SfN Presidents
      • Committees
      • Elections
      • Call for Nominations
    • Professional Conduct
      • SfN Ethics Policy
      • Guidelines for Responsible Conduct Regarding Scientific Communication
      • Code of Conduct at SfN Events
      • Commitment to Scientific Integrity
    • History of 黑料社
      • Autobiographical Chapters
      • Autobiographical Videos of Prominent Neuroscientists
      • Classic Papers
      • 黑料社 History Resources
      • Robert Doty's Chapter on 黑料社
    • Careers and Staff
      • Staff List
  1. Initiatives
  2. Animals in Research
An image of a mouse brain taken from the optogenetics lab.

Leading the Way for Responsible Animal Research

We acknowledge and support scientists who use animals in their work.

Getting Started: Resources for Scientists

Animal-assisted research has enabled multiple breakthrough health advances. We are advocates, educators, and leaders in ensuring the continuation of well-regulated research.

  • – Check out resources for animals in research on Neuronline, SfN’s home for learning and discussion.
  • – Visit Brainfacts.org for resources to educate others on the value of animal research.
  • Support for Members and Institutions – For anyone exposed to animal rights extremism or who is otherwise under attack.
  • Frequently Asked Questions – Fundamental information and guidelines for researchers.
  • Our Partners – Learn more about our partners.
  • Wallet Card (PDF) – Highlights scientific advances made possible through research using animals. 
  • The Role of Animals in Basic, Medical, and Veterinary Health Research (PDF) – Learn more about the importance of animal research for medical progress.


Learn about neuroscience discoveries made possible through responsible animal research on BrainFacts.org.

a gloved hand working with a lighted piece of scientific equipment

Are you facing opposition from animal rights groups?

Access contact information for SfN and resources for members and institutions.

Resources for Members

More Resources

  • Explore this EARA global overview of how animals are helping in Covid-19 research.

  • Committee on Animals in Research

    Learn about its resources, responsibilities, and more

    Committee on Animals in Research

  • Engaging the Media: How-Tos

    Best practices for penning an op-ed, letter, or blog post

    More