Town Hall – Melanie D.G. Kaplan
Saturday, January 31, 202611:00 am - 12:00 pm CST
TBA welcomes Melanie D.G. Kaplan, author of "LAB DOG: A Beagle and His Human Investigate the Surprising World of Animal Research",...
January Town Hall – Special Guest Dr. Charu Chandrasekera
What is the state of animals in science in Canada?
In conversation with Dr. Charu Chandrasekera regarding the state of animals in science in Canada, the journey of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods (CCAAM), and what lies ahead. She shared updates on the progress we’ve made in Canada and the challenges we’re facing, and about the importance of animal-free methods, the role of education, and the need for regulatory modernization.
BIO: Dr. Charu Chandrasekera is the founder and executive director of the Canadian Centre for Alternatives to Animal Methods, Canada’s only centre dedicated exclusively to animal-free science, transforming biomedical research, education, and chemical safety testing through 21st-century science, innovation, and ethics. Once an animal researcher herself, she has become a leading voice in the global movement toward non-animal methodologies, blending her expertise in science policy with her passion for advancing humane and innovative scientific practices.
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