Maddie holds a master’s degree in Humane Education and has worked in animal protection for over a decade. During her undergraduate education, Maddie worked for two years at UW-Madison’s Harlow Primate Research Laboratory and was later diagnosed

A conversation with Dr Pandora Pound, author of 'The Rat Trap'.

Jan 28th, 2024 29m 40s

Dr Pandora Pound is Research Director at the Safer Medicines Trust. Dr Pound has written numerous influential papers on the scientific drawbacks of using animals as models for humans. Her newly published book ‘Rat Trap’ is a must-read. www.trou

Animal-Free Science Advocacy Podcast: Savita Nutan Founder of Medicine Without Cruelty

Jun 28th, 2023 50m 7s

Savita Nutan is a science communicator, educator and former scientist who founded Medicine Without Cruelty in the UK. We interviewed her for the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast all about why medical research needs to urgently transition aw

Animal Law Expert Sarah Margo: "This Space Feels Hopeful"

Apr 17th, 2023 19m 59s

Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Sarah Margo, an expert in animal law on her perspective of the failings of the Australian regulatory system surrounding animals in science. Sarah is Policy Advisor to the Hon. Emma Hurst

Clinical Researcher Nisha Narang: On ending animal-derived medical products

Nov 28th, 2022 23m 43s

Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Nisha Narang, the CEO and founder of Leorah Clinical, a clinical research company with the mission is to bring sustainable, animal derivative-free medical products to people everywhere. M

Dr Hugo Morandini: A vision for clinical neuroscience without animals

Sep 27th, 2022 30m 50s

Animal-Free Science Advocacy speaks with member and clinical neuroscience researcher Dr Hugo Morandini about his research and reflections on the use of animals in research. Dr Hugo Morandini is a clinical neuroscience researcher with a deep int

Dr Denise Russell: Are Animal Ethics Committees effective?

May 23rd, 2022 31m 45s

Animal-Free Science Advocacy interviews Dr Denise Russell, an academic and independent researcher who specialises in animal ethics about her research on the effectiveness of animal ethics committees.Denise was the founding editor and managing e

Rosemary Lavin: "What I've learned over 50 years as an animal advocate"

Mar 23rd, 2022 21m 58s

Rosemary has spent the vast majority of her life fighting for animals in a personal and professional capacity. In this podcast she speaks with Animal-Free Science Advocacy about what she has learned throughout her long and diverse history in an

Belinda: Living with a life-threatening illness and remaining against animal experimentation

Jan 28th, 2022 35m 32s

Would you support animal experimentation if you were diagnosed with a life threatening illness?In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we chat with HRA supporter Belinda who is a passionate animal advocate. She shares her p

The questionable ethics behind forced smoke inhalation research

Dec 20th, 2021 10m 12s

For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions.This led to the development of our report: "Optimising Inhalation Research: Transitioning to Human-relev

Why we need to transition away from forced inhalation tests

Oct 29th, 2021 40m 29s

Animal-free alternatives to cruel animal dissection in Australian schools

Sep 8th, 2021 8m 26s

In this podcast, learn about the practice of dissection in Australian high schools, the alternatives available, and what educators can do to transition to cruelty-free teaching methods.Animal-Free Science Advocacy offer a loans of educational r

A short history of the courageous Anti-Vivisection Movement

Jun 4th, 2021 15m 24s

In this Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we take a look at the obscure and courageous history of the anti-vivisection movement throughout the world. Learn about the trailblazing Australian organisations that paved the way for Animal-Free

Primate Research in Australia

Feb 23rd, 2021 9m 58s

Primate research came to public attention in February 2020, when 3 baboons escaped at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. What has changed in the last 12 months?

Primate research still leaves questions unanswered

Feb 23rd, 2021 9m 58s

On 25 February 2020, 3 baboons escaped from a truck while being transported from a primate breeding colony to the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital. The ensuing media attention brought the previously hidden industry into the public limelight, raisin

The scientifically-obsolete Forced Swim Test: What is it and why should it be banned?

Oct 21st, 2020 7m 47s

In this episode Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we learn about the Forced Swim Test and why is it considered to be cruel and unnecessary? Learn about the scientific validity of the test and whether or not its results are applicable to hum

Cosmetics and animal testing in Australia

Jul 7th, 2020 12m 48s

An overview of the Industrial Chemicals Act 2019- is there a ban on Cosmetic testing on animals in Australia? What can consumers do to ensure their purchase has not been tested on animals?

Can Freedom of Information (FOI) requests help when advocating for animals in labs?

Apr 28th, 2020 24m 42s

In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast we look at the effectiveness of Australia's current laws regarding freedom of information requests (FOI's). Is this an effective advocacy tool for organisations in the USA, Australia a