FASEB Advocates for Animal Research at Inaugural PEER Hill Day

By: Galen Cobb
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
On October 14, FASEB scientists joined fellow members of People for Effective and Ethical Research (PEER) – a newly formed coalition advocating for ethical, 21st-century biomedical research – for a Capitol Hill Animal Research Advocacy Day.

The event provided an opportunity for the research community to share personal experiences and scientific perspectives on the value of humane, ethically conducted animal studies in advancing health and medicine.

PEER representatives met with 20 congressional offices across eight states, addressing the complexities and common misconceptions surrounding animal research. Participants emphasized that animal studies remain essential for understanding complex biology, high standards of care are central to good science, and while alternative models are valuable, no single method can answer every scientific question – scientific progress depends on maintaining access to the full range of research tools.