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Statement of Intent
for a U.S. Animal Research Openness (USARO) Agreement
A formal US Animal Research Openness Agreement is being developed. It is important to include the perspectives of all members of our diverse research community. Ensure your institution's view is heard and considered by endorsing the USARO Statement of Intent.
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Joining with the USARO Initiative to endorse the Statement of Intent adds a representative from your institution to the list of internal reviewers as the US Animal Research Openness Agreement is developed. It also connects you with the USARO community where you can share, learn, and discuss topics related to increased openness about animal research.
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Below you'll find a video with more information that can be shared as well as the Statement of Intent.
USARO Statement of Intent
There is a continued need in the biomedical and life sciences to work with animals.
This need extends from advancing fundamental understanding of living systems, enhancing our knowledge in ecology and agriculture, to the development of therapeutics and treatments that will cure diseases, relieve suffering, and improve overall quality of life for humans and animals.
Regulatory oversight bodies at research sites support the ethical imperative to incorporate the 3Rs (replacement, refinement, reduction) when working with animals in research and to actively seek and use alternatives when scientifically valid.
To ensure increased understanding and support at all levels of society, there is a need for openness about how, when, and why animals are needed to further scientific knowledge.
To help achieve these aims, we commit to joining with the United States Animal Research Openness Initiative to develop the U.S. Animal Research Openness Agreement.