"The UK government has unveiled a new £75 million strategy to accelerate the phase-out of animal testing in scientific research, setting out a clear roadmap to replace existing experiments with cutting-edge alternatives such as organ-on-a-chip systems, artificial intelligence modelling, and 3D bioprinted human tissues. Science Minister Lord Vallance announced the plan on Tuesday, calling it a "roadmap for innovation and compassion" that will help the UK become a global leader in non-animal testing methods."
"The strategy includes ambitious milestones. By the end of 2026, the government plans to end animal testing for skin and eye irritation and skin sensitisation. By 2027, tests on mice for Botox potency and certain contamination checks for human medicines will be replaced with DNA-based methods. By 2030, the use of dogs and non-human primates in pharmacokinetic studies-tracking how drugs move through the body-will be significantly reduced."
"Funding will establish two major national hubs: one focused on data sharing and collaboration between researchers, and another dedicated to streamlining regulatory approval for new non-animal testing methods. An additional £15.9 million from the Medical Research Council, Innovate UK, and the Wellcome Trust will support "human in vitro" disease models, including research on the liver, brain, cancer, pain, and blood vessels."
The UK government unveiled a £75 million strategy to accelerate phasing out animal testing, prioritising organ-on-a-chip, AI modelling, and 3D-bioprinted human tissues. The plan sets milestones: end animal testing for skin and eye irritation and skin sensitisation by the end of 2026; replace mice tests for Botox potency and contamination checks with DNA-based methods by 2027; significantly reduce dogs and non-human primates in pharmacokinetic studies by 2030. Funding will create two national hubs for data sharing and regulatory approval, and an extra £15.9 million will support human in vitro disease models across liver, brain, cancer, pain, and blood vessels. NC3Rs will play a central role.
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