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The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) is an American non profit organization, 501(c)(6), located in Washington, DC. NABR was formed in 1985 when the Association of Biomedical Research merged with the National Society for Medical Research〔(National Association for Biomedical Research website )〕 The NABR advocates for the continued use of animals in biomedical research albeit in as humane a manner as possible. ==About NABR== NABR reports to provide the unified voice for the scientific community on legislative and regulatory matters affecting laboratory animal research over its 30 year history. NABR has worked to ensure that biomedical research using animals remains possible, acting on behalf of approximately 300 public and private universities, medical and veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, voluntary health agencies, professional societies, pharmaceutical and biotech companies, and other animal research-related interests. These members are involved directly in the use of animals in biomedical research, committed to the responsible and humane use of these animals, and dependent upon innovations in medical research to advance the agenda of curing disease.〔( UCDAVIS CENTER FOR ANIMAL ALTERNATIVES INFORMATION )〕 The Association is the only national, nonprofit organization dedicated solely to advocating for a public policy that recognizes what has been described as the vital role that animals play in biomedical research.〔( The Importance of Animals in Research - Society of Toxicology )〕〔( Mem Inst Oswaldo Cruz, Rio de Janeiro,v. 103,n. 7,Nov. 2008 )〕〔( Science 25 July 2008:Vol. 321. no. 5888, pp. 530 - 532 )〕〔( Neoplasia 2008, Volume 10, Issue 8, pp. 838 – 846 )〕〔( Womens Health (Lond Engl). 2008 Jan;4:51-65. )〕〔( Animal Research 101 )〕〔( California Biomedical Research Association )〕 Its advocacy activities have included representing the views of its members to Congress through encouraging supportive legislation, providing comments on pending proposals, presenting testimony at Congressional hearings, and serving as an information source for Congressional staff and constituents. The Association has actively supported and promoted the humane care and treatment of laboratory animals in biomedical research, training, and education, and its members practice the “Three Rs” in these endeavors:〔( Toxicity Testing in the 21st Century – 2007 The National Academies Press )〕 *that only as many animals as reasonably necessary be utilized (Reduce) *that any pain or distress animals experience be minimized (Refine) *that alternatives to the use of live animals be employed or developed wherever feasible (Replace) The policy position by the biomedical research community that is represented by NABR, is that it is not now possible to completely replace the use of animals in biomedical research,〔( Replacement of animals in research will never be possible )〕 and that the study of whole, living organisms is and will remain an indispensable element of biomedicine that is beneficial to both veterinary and human health.〔( The Importance of Animal Research to Medical Discovery )〕〔( The Essential Need for Animals in Medical Research )〕〔( Animals and Research: A five-part series )〕 NABR's sister organization is the Foundation for Biomedical Research. 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「National Association for Biomedical Research」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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