Animal Free Labcast #49 - Strategy, Science & The Road Ahead

In episode 49 of the Animal Free Labcast, hosts Carla and Dr. Gemma Davis welcome two key guests from Animal Free Research UK — Head of Science, Dr. Ross Dobie and Director of Public Affairs, Isobel Martin — for a deep dive into the UK government’s new strategy on phasing out animal testing.Main highlights96% of listeners believe cancer research should prioritise replacing animal experiments.Ross and Isobel agree the new government strategy is a step forward, but not ambitious enough.The plan focuses more on phasing in alternatives than phasing out animal testing — a concern for campaigners.The team outlines four priorities to push progress further:Put the strategy into law — so promises can’t quietly disappear with political change.Replace animal-derived antibodies — switching to more reliable & ethical recombinant alternatives.Give parliament a seat at the table — ensuring MPs can hold government to account.Demand transparency — clearer timelines, budgets, and implementation details.Big supporter milestoneThanks to public action, all 650 UK MPs have now been contacted about the need for animal-free science — a major breakthrough driven entirely by supporters.Poll of the week: Do you support our four campaign asks? Vote on Instagram, X, Facebook or LinkedIn.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!