Campaigning for a future where no animals are harmed in the name of science, and scientific progress is advanced through animal-free research methods. Formerly known as Humane Research Australia
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Episode 22: Nicole Groch Discusses Cruelty-Free Beauty
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Nicole Groch, Australian Programs Manager at Cruelty Free International and a vegan hair and makeup artist, shares insights on ending animal testing globally, the rigorous Leaping Bunny certification process, and the evolution of cruelty-free and vegan products. She discusses the transformative impact of major Australian brands like Kmart and Sukin…
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Episode 21: Animal-Free Surgical Training with Andrew Costello
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Andrew Costello, Strategic Consultant to the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) discusses the benefits of non-animal surgical training methods and outlines IMRA's world-leading training programs and high-fidelity synthetic models. Find out more about IMRA on their website. Read AFSA's web resource on surgical training.…
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Episode 20: Maddie Krasno shares an insider perspective of primate research
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Maddie holds a master’s degree in Humane Education and has worked in animal protection for over a decade. During her undergraduate education, Maddie worked for two years at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory and was later diagnosed with PTSD as a result. Maddie discusses her experiences and the organisation she has co-founded, Justify.…
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Episode 19: A conversation with Dr Pandora Pound, author of 'The Rat Trap'.
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Dr Pandora Pound is Research Director at the Safer Medicines Trust. Dr Pound has written numerous influential papers on the scientific drawbacks of using animals as models for humans. Her newly published book ‘Rat Trap’ is a must-read. www.troubador.co.uk/bookshop/computing-science-education/rat-trap…
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Episode 18: Savita Nutan Founder of Medicine Without Cruelty
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Savita Nutan is a science communicator, educator and former scientist who founded Medicine Without Cruelty in the UK. We interviewed her for the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast all about why medical research needs to urgently transition away from using obsolete and cruel animal methods towards far superior animal-free methods of research. Savi…
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Episode 17: Animal Law Expert Sarah Margo: "This Space Feels Hopeful"
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Sarah Margo, an expert in animal law on her perspective of the failings of the Australian regulatory system surrounding animals in science. Sarah is Policy Advisor to the Hon. Emma Hurst MLC of the Animal Justice Party, Animal Law Teaching Fellow at UNSW and Director of Voiceless, the animal …
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Episode 16: Clinical Researcher Nisha Narang: On ending animal-derived medical products
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Nisha Narang, the CEO and founder of Leorah Clinical, a clinical research company with the mission is to bring sustainable, animal derivative-free medical products to people everywhere. More about Leorah Clinical: https://www.leorahclinical.com/…
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Episode 15: Dr Hugo Morandini: A vision for clinical neuroscience without animals
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy speaks with member and clinical neuroscience researcher Dr Hugo Morandini about his research and reflections on the use of animals in research. Dr Hugo Morandini is a clinical neuroscience researcher with a deep interest in animal-free research methods. He is currently a member of Animal-Free Science Advocacy's manageme…
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Episode 14: Dr Denise Russell: Are Animal Ethics Committees effective?
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Animal-Free Science Advocacy interviews Dr Denise Russell, an academic and independent researcher who specialises in animal ethics about her research on the effectiveness of animal ethics committees. Denise was the founding editor and managing editor of Animal Issues, a journal covering a wide range of topics related to human/animal interactions, n…
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Episode 13: Rosemary Lavin: "What I've learned over 50 years as an animal advocate"
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Rosemary has spent the vast majority of her life fighting for animals in a personal and professional capacity. In this podcast she speaks with Animal-Free Science Advocacy about what she has learned throughout her long and diverse history in animal advocacy. Image supplied by Rosemary Lavin. Caption: Rosemary with Ruby and Dougal, her rescue dogs s…
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Episode 11: Living with a life-threatening illness and remaining opposed to animal experimentation
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Would you support animal experimentation if you were diagnosed with a life threatening illness? In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we chat with HRA supporter Belinda who is a passionate animal advocate. She shares her perspective on animal experimentation and her experiences living through cancer.…
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Episode 10: The questionable ethics behind forced smoke inhalation research
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For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions. This led to the development of our report: "Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science." In this episode, we learn from Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith about the ques…
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Episode 9: Why we need to transition away from forced inhalation tests
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For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions. This led to the development of our report: "Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relevant Science." In this episode we interview the report's author, Natalie Anderson, a respiratory research …
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Episode 12: Animal-free alternatives to cruel animal dissection in Australian schools
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In this podcast, learn about the practice of dissection in Australian high schools, the alternatives available, and what educators can do to transition to cruelty-free teaching methods. Animal-Free Science Advocacy offer a loans of educational resources called the Humane Education Loan Program (HELP). This aims to provide educators and students wit…
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Episode 8: A short history of the courageous Anti-Vivisection Movement
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In this Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we take a look at the obscure and courageous history of the anti-vivisection movement throughout the world. Learn about the trailblazing Australian organisations that paved the way for Animal-Free Science Advocacy's work in Australia today.
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Primate research still leaves questions unanswered
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On 25 February 2020, 3 baboons escaped from a truck while being transported from a primate breeding colony to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The ensuing media attention brought the previously hidden industry into the public limelight, raising the question as to just what research on baboons entailed. A year on, Animal-Free Science Advocacy discu…
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The scientifically-obsolete Forced Swim Test: What is it and why should it be banned?
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In this episode Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we learn about the Forced Swim Test and why is it considered to be cruel and unnecessary? Learn about the scientific validity of the test and whether or not its results are applicable to human health. Are there any plans to phase out this cruel and unnecessary test in Australia in favour of more…
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Cosmetics and animal testing in Australia
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An overview of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019- is there a ban on Cosmetic testing on animals in Australia? What can consumers do to ensure their purchase has not been tested on animals?
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Can Freedom of Information (FOI) requests help when advocating for animals in labs?
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In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast we look at the effectiveness of Australia's current laws regarding freedom of information requests (FOI's). Is this an effective advocacy tool for organisations in the USA, Australia and the United Kingdom to uncover animal experimentation in secretive laboratory settings?…
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