Animal Free Labcast #24 - Laura Bramwell & Merlin Davies – Rising Stars

Step into the world of animal-free research with two promising young scientists, Laura Bramwell and Merlin Davies, who are revolutionising the way we approach medical research. Carla, Laura and Merlin discuss the importance of finding solutions to combat issues related to aging. They explore the role of drug repurposing and share promising findings about a cancer drug that could enhance the immune response in older people, especially when it comes to fighting viral infections. Laura and Merlin provide insight into the challenges and exciting possibilities in their work, addressing the barriers that early career researchers face when transitioning to animal-free methods. They are both optimistic about the future of medical research and believe animal-free research methods will ultimately lead to high-quality, consistent and reliable research that is more relevant to human health. Thanks for listening! Make sure you leave a review on Apple Podcasts & Spotify. Follow us on Twitter, Facebook & Instagram to keep up to date on all things animal free research!