ALTWEB Newsletter
February / March 2007

CAAT launches Public Policy Program
Humane Society of the United States now accepting nominations for the 2007 Russell and Burch Award
CAAT Seeks Nominations for Two Awards
CAAT Celebrates 25 Years of Humane Science
Remembering Bill Russell Video Tribute
Alternatives Research & Development Foundation seeking research proposals for 2007 grant program
New FAQ list for Institutional Officials and IACUC members
HSUS Pain and Distress Report December 2006 Now Available (PDF)
Call for Abstracts for 6^th World Congress on Alternatives
Procter & Gamble announces HSUS/P&G North American Animal Welfare and Alternative Awards and European Animal Welfare and Alternatives Awards
CAAT Grants: Call for Proposals Deadline March 31^st
Upcoming Meetings

CAAT launches Public Policy Program

CAAT

The Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) has received a $1.5 million, 5-year grant from an anonymous donor to develop a new program in public policy, education, and outreach. This program is aimed at educating policy makers and legislators about the need for alternatives to animals in toxicity and safety testing and in biomedical research.

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Humane Society of the United States now accepting nominations for the 2007 Russell and Burch Award

HSUS

The Humane Society of the United States is now accepting nominations for the 2007 Russell and Burch Award, to be presented at the 6^th World Congress in Tokyo, Japan. Nominations will be accepted until March 31, 2007.

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CAAT Seeks Nominations for Two Awards

CAAT

The Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT) has issued a call for nominations for two awards honoring individuals and organizations for significant contributions to the field of alternatives. Both awards will be presented at the 6th World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences in August 2007 in Tokyo, Japan.

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CAAT Celebrates 25 Years of Humane Science

CAAT

On November 2^nd, 2006, scientists, policymakers, regulators, and animal welfare activists gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Johns Hopkins Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing (CAAT). A symposium, held at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, featured lectures and discussions about the past, present, and future of the alternatives community, and highlighted CAAT's groundbreaking role in supporting the "Three Rs" of alternatives: Reduction, Refinement, and Replacement. The event also honored the pioneering director of the center, Alan Goldberg, who is stepping down from his position.

CAAT also sponsored the first-ever meeting of the international 3Rs centers. This historic event brought together the major organizations dedicated to the promotion of the 3Rs from across the globe to share, strategize, and build a stronger network.

A documentary about CAAT and the 3Rs can be viewed here.

Remembering Bill Russell Video Tribute

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Alternatives Research & Development Foundation seeking research proposals for 2007 grant program

The Alternatives Research & Development Foundation, a leader in the funding and promotion of alternatives to the use of laboratory animals in research, testing, and education, is currently soliciting proposals for the 2007 grant cycle of its Alternatives Research Grant Program. For over 15 years, this innovative program has rewarded scientists who have an interest and expertise in alternatives research investigation.

Deadline is April 30, 2007.

More information is available from ARDF's website here.