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Find out what Physicians Committee scientists have to say about the latest obstacles and advances in replacing animal use with human-relevant methods in research, testing, and education.

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  2. Mar 13, 2026
Physicians Committee Advocates for Human-Based Neurology Research

Studying the human brain is an extraordinary frontier, but unlocking its secrets requires the right tools. This Brain Awareness Week (March 16-22, 2026), the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine is championing a shift to human-based brain research. By using human cells and patient data over animals, we can accelerate new treatments through more accurate modelling—and spare animal lives.