Would Breast Cancer Campaign fund medical research which involves the use of animals?
A. In common with most medical research charities, Campaign acknowledges that despite developments in areas such as cell culture and computer modelling there are occasions when potentially life-saving research still depends on the use of animals. This is not an issue that we or any of our scientists take lightly. We are constantly striving to develop techniques that mean the use of fewer animals in research. All new medicines, no matter what they are, are required by law to be tested on animals. As a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC), Campaign endorses the AMRC position on the use of animals in medical research, and will not fund animal research unless it is essential and there is no alternative. In addition, Campaign grant holders are asked to ensure that any new procedure they employ, which reduces the number of live animals needed for research or testing is communicated through the usual media so that it becomes known to all who might make use of it. Whe
