Animal Free Labcast #43 - Dr Adjanie Patabendige – Heart Health and Dementia: The Hidden Link

This week Carla and Dr Gemma Davies speak with Dr Adjanie Patabendige from the University of Derby, who is pioneering animal-free research into how irregular heartbeat (atrial fibrillation) may increase the risk of dementia. Using human cells and lab-grown models of the blood-brain barrier, her work replaces animal-derived materials with human equivalents, offering more relevant results and greater compassion.We also discuss Herbie’s Law – the proposed plan to phase out animal testing by 2035 – and why investing in human-focused science is better for both patients and animals.No poll this week! t’s your chance to ask us anything! Whether it’s about science, policy, regulations, or the future of animal-free research!Send your questions to [email protected]  or post on our socials: X, Facebook or Instagram and we’ll answer them in the next episode.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!