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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 02 with Dr. Steve Shipley, a laboratory animal veterinarian from UNC Chapel Hill School of Medicine

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In this second episode of Lab Rat Chat, Jeff and Danielle speak with Dr. Shipley to continue to illustrate the importance of animals in research for the continued advancement of both human and veterinary medicine.

That's right, there are actual veterinarians working in research laboratories all over the world who have taken an oath to oversee and protect the health and welfare of every single animal.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Dr. Shipley’s background and how he got involved in the field of laboratory animal medicine
• His role within his current position as a veterinarian working in a research laboratory
• How research animals are cared for from a veterinary standpoint, including diagnosing, treating, and preventing disease and illness
• The importance of continuing to use animals in research
• Whether or not there is potential to discontinue the use of animals in research in the near future
• Laboratory animal medicine as a career choice for aspiring veterinarians as well as veterinary technicians, husbandry staff, administrators, etc.

Notable quotes:

“My job as a laboratory animal veterinarian is to manage, prevent and treat disease.  And my job as a veterinarian in private practice was to manage, prevent, and treat disease.”

“You actually sign a contract, your institution signs a binding contract with the government saying, there are rules that have been set up and you say we will follow and abide by these rules”

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 01 with Danielle and Jeff providing an introduction into the world of animal research

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Welcome to the very first episode of Lab Rat Chat podcast with Jeff & Danielle!

In this podcast series, Danielle and Jeff will talk about animal research and why it’s important for the continued advancement of both human and veterinary medicine.  We aim to provide you with facts about this field and what’s really happening behind the scenes  We'll have some really exciting guests on this show who are doing great things in this field, so be sure you check out every episode to hear from all of them!

In this very first episode, Danielle and I get the conversation started and talk about some basic things regarding the field of animal research, people and organizations involved in it, and a couple of common misconceptions surrounding the use of animals in research.

Topics discussed in this episode:

• Jeff’s background in veterinary science and his experience in overseeing regulations related to animal research
• Danielle’s story of getting into the world of lab animals and her past and current work in the field
• Why it’s necessary to continue animal research
• How animals are housed and treated
• Clarifying the terms; “Animal Testing” & “Animal Research"
• Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) and its role in animal research
• The approval and monitoring process of protocols involved in animal research
• Regulations and laws related to animal research
• How animal research is involved in developing and evolving human medical procedures
• Why it’s challenging for computer modeling or cell culture methods to replace animal research

Notable Quotes:

“There are lots of things that we benefit on a daily basis that people don't even know require the use of animals.”

“We have the USDA, the United States Department of Agriculture, and then we have Public Health Service policy, PHS policy. And between those two, they cover all the species that are using animal research.”

“Out of 108 Nobel prizes that have been awarded in the field of medicine and physiology, 96 of those have included the use of animals.”

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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