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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 03 with Dr. Stephen Beebe, a cancer research scientist at Old Dominion University.
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In this third episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle talk to a research scientist, Dr. Stephen, about his research and how and why it requires the use of animals. Stephen conducts cancer research trying to find cures, and even vaccines, for various types of cancer. This has real impacts for both humans and our beloved pets, and I think Stephen illustrates some really fascinating points regarding the use of animals in research that you’ve never thought about before.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Dr. Stephen’s extensive background in research and how he has used animals to conduct a wide variety of types of science
- His role as both a research scientist and the Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- The type of research he is currently conducting and how bioelectrics may be a potential cure and vaccine to treat and prevent cancer, including breast cancer and melanoma
- The importance of continuing to use animals in research
- Whether or not there is potential to discontinue the use of research animals in our near or distant future
Notable quotes:
“When we do euthanize an animal, we try to be sure that we get maximum use from the tissues.”
“We place them in a cage with a heating pad under it so they stay warm…and we have treats in the cage and one thing I’ve always noticed when an animal comes out of anesthesia, the first thing they do is start chewing on those little treats.”
“We actually began this with simulation and modeling…then we used cells in culture…and then the next step that needed to be taken was to go to animals. So, we had a lot of information before we went to animals in terms of how to do this, so we minimized the number of animals needed.”
Resources & Links:
- Americans for Medical Progress (https://www.amprogress.org/)
- AAALAC International (https://www.aaalac.org)
- PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (https://olaw.nih.gov/policies-laws/phs-policy.htm)
- Animal Welfare Act (https://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/animal-welfare-act)
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Lab Rat Chat - Episode 03 with Dr. Stephen Beebe, a cancer research scientist at Old Dominion University.
Follow us on Twitter! Facebook! Instagram!
https://twitter.com/thelabratchat
https://www.facebook.com/labratchat
https://www.instagram.com/thelabratchat
$100 Amazon Gift Card Giveaway! Simply rate and review the podcast to be entered to win one of FIVE $100 Amazon gift cards!
In this third episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle talk to a research scientist, Dr. Stephen, about his research and how and why it requires the use of animals. Stephen conducts cancer research trying to find cures, and even vaccines, for various types of cancer. This has real impacts for both humans and our beloved pets, and I think Stephen illustrates some really fascinating points regarding the use of animals in research that you’ve never thought about before.
Topics discussed in this episode:
- Dr. Stephen’s extensive background in research and how he has used animals to conduct a wide variety of types of science
- His role as both a research scientist and the Chair of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee
- The type of research he is currently conducting and how bioelectrics may be a potential cure and vaccine to treat and prevent cancer, including breast cancer and melanoma
- The importance of continuing to use animals in research
- Whether or not there is potential to discontinue the use of research animals in our near or distant future
Notable quotes:
“When we do euthanize an animal, we try to be sure that we get maximum use from the tissues.”
“We place them in a cage with a heating pad under it so they stay warm…and we have treats in the cage and one thing I’ve always noticed when an animal comes out of anesthesia, the first thing they do is start chewing on those little treats.”
“We actually began this with simulation and modeling…then we used cells in culture…and then the next step that needed to be taken was to go to animals. So, we had a lot of information before we went to animals in terms of how to do this, so we minimized the number of animals needed.”
Resources & Links:
- Americans for Medical Progress (https://www.amprogress.org/)
- AAALAC International (https://www.aaalac.org)
- PHS Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (https://olaw.nih.gov/policies-laws/phs-policy.htm)
- Animal Welfare Act (https://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/animal-welfare-act)
All Lab Rat Chat episodes are edited by Audionauts: https://audionauts.pro/
Support the show
Follow us on Twitter! Facebook! Instagram!
https://twitter.com/thelabratchat
https://www.facebook.com/labratchat
https://www.instagram.com/thelabratchat
All Lab Rat Chat episodes are edited by Audionauts: https://audionauts.pro/