Dr. Ray Greek Speaks to UBC’s Animal Care Committee

July 7, 2017August 16, 2018 ADAV Society Animal Care Committee, animal research, animal testing, Dr. Ono, Dr. Ray Greek, microdosing, Trans Species Modeling Theory, UBC

Marking the first time in the history of UBC (and any animal care and use committee in the world),

Media Release Stop UBC Animal Research

Innovative Science Advocates Applaud UBC’s Seeming Abandonment of Cruelest Procedures

December 21, 2016August 16, 2018 ADAV Society press release, statistics, UBC

The University of British Columbia (UBC) just released statistics on its use of animals in research and teaching in 2015, revealing that 185,692 animals were used in 517 research and teaching protocols at UBC. This corresponds to a total increase in animal use of 2% from last year.

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Humane Research Advocates Express Concern With New UBC President

June 15, 2016August 16, 2018 ADAV Society animal research, monkeys, Santa Ono, UBC

For Immediate Release: Dr. Santa J. Ono from the University of Cincinnati has been announced as the new president of the University of British Columbia (UBC), replacing Dr. Arvind Gupta, who held the position for just one year. ADAV is deeply concerned with Dr. Ono’s appointment as he has an extensive history of using animals in his own research on eye disease.