Dr Faraz Harsini talks about speaking up for the voiceless, animal rights and alternatives to animal testing.   

ʺDr. Harsini is a highly accomplished individual who has been a vegan and animal advocate for over a decade. He holds a BSc in chemical engineering, an MSc in biotechnology, and a Ph.D. in Cell Physiology and Molecular Biophysics. Dr. Faraz has received numerous awards and recognition for his scientific and advocacy achievements, including NIH Student Leadership awards. He is the founder and CEO of Allied Scholars for Animal Protection. He organizes Anonymous for the Voiceless in Austin and Houston. He is also a mentor at Challenge 22 and Animal Activism Mentorship. Dr. Faraz collaborates with organizations such as PETA and the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine to advocate for animal rights and alternatives to animal testing. He is also a passionate human rights activist, who shares his experiences of various forms of oppression, including being an immigrant and a member of the LGBTQ community. ʺ  

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