Animal models are essential when attempting to see the effects of medical devices in a live system. I acknowledge that the taking of animal life may be unethical in a setting without procedures, but done in a lab where the…   Read more»

Both areas of research are essential for different reasons. Researching the present can be compared to what has been done for the recent COVID-19 pandemic. Rigorous research was being done to understand the virus and treat it in a short…   Read more»

I believe a dialog between the two parties is the best solution to prevent any incidents like the destruction of research. It may benefit from having a member of these organizations on research pannels to provide some insight on potential…   Read more»

Posted by: @mduru I think it would be appropriate to say this topic is like a double edge sword. Just as with any controversy or disagreement, I think dialogue is the best way to go about it. Both side need…   Read more»

Posted by: @llefevre Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are…   Read more»

Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are important and necessary….   Read more»

Animal research is unique in a sense that you can’t ask the animal if he or she would like to participate in an experiment because we are not at the level of communication where an animal can consent, at least…   Read more»

Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are important and necessary….   Read more»

I’ve had a fortununate opportunity to work with both academia and industry in terms of research and I noticed many parallels but there are some subtle differences that I will outline. While working in an industry I had to deliver…   Read more»

As research scientist I venture to say I want both, I want my work to be beneficial for today’s access and I want my work to inspire and lead to discoveries or pathways to new aspirations at the same time….   Read more»

Yes, all living things have rights, so do animals; there is never a just cause to be cruel. In the same aspect, I believe animal testing is a crucial step that is needed to protect humans. As we discuss making…   Read more»

PETA as a organization I believe has the correct motives however, there are quite a few principles that they stand by that I do not agree with. With that being said, my career goal is and view point is that…   Read more»

I do not believe this is unethical because strict regulations are in place to prevent this from happening. The only alternatives are humans or human-like systems that would be constructed models. If people believe using animals are unethical, I do…   Read more»

I agree that communication needs to be a foundation to the solution so that an understanding (not necessarily an agreement) can be reached. After both sides listen to and understand the other side’s point of view, arrangements should be made…   Read more»

I would rather do research that can benefit the current generation and also be able to progress with the time to help future generations. An example of this would be the cell phone. This device was helpful during the nineties,…   Read more»

Posted by: @hm243 In industry, research is done to make discoveries for products that can help people right away, while in academia, research create results for the long run. I feel that both types of research are important and necessary….   Read more»

Posted by: @krp67 If anyone has taken Dr.Simon BME 682 class they know a little bit about Project management and in week 2 he discussed some aspects of PM. Where does PM fit into pre-clinical and/or clinical studies? Do we…   Read more»

Posted by: @tulikadasp When it comes to animal research there are various constraints we need to keep in mind. One of them is animal rights. A lot of animal rights group are against this. Recently there are few news about…   Read more»

@gfashaw Thank you for preparing our children for the future. I agree with your viewpoint and at this time it seems that where we were once very divided as a country, there is seeming to be some meeting in the…   Read more»

@armoneee 
great point! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. Have a great week.