The use of animals as models: ethical considerations

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  • Song Name: Neil Levy
  • Artist: International Journal of Stroke
  • Album: international Journal of Stroke
  • Year: 2012

The use of animals in scientific research is highly controversial. In the recent article for the Translational Research edition by Neil Levy, neuro-ethicist and ARC Future Fellow based at the Florey Neuroscience and Mental Health Institutes he explores from his expert perspective the use of animal as models and the ethical considerations of this research element.
Carmen Lahiff-Jenkins, Managing Editor of the International Journal of Stroke spoke to Neil Levy.