Animal Free Labcast #56 - Community, Collaboration and Cracking Women's Health with Dr Jonathan Sheard & Dr Chloe Rodgers

Hosts Carla and Dr Gemma Davis are joined by two special guests: Dr Jonathan Sheard, Animal Free Research UK's new Science Community Manager, and Dr Chloe Rodgers from the University of Glasgow.The team discusses an exciting new initiative to build regional scientific communities across the UK, designed to connect researchers, encourage collaboration and support the transition to animal-free methods. We hear highlights from the first Scottish community event in Glasgow, where nearly 60 scientists came together, including a Dragon's Den-style funding competition won unanimously by Dr Chloe Rodgers.Chloe shares her groundbreaking MEDUSA project, which aims to build a more accurate human model for studying endometriosis and other reproductive health conditions, replacing the mice models that are still widely used despite the fact that mice do not menstruate like humans.Myth Buster Scotland carries out fewer animal experiments than any other country in Great Britain.Vote now:  Labcast PollHave your say: Call 0208 054 9695 to share your thoughts.  Support the cause: Leave a review on Apple Podcasts & SpotifyThanks 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!