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United States Animal Research Openness Agreement - CAPE
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The signatory institution will commit to the following components in a publicly accessible document (e.g., institutional website) and will be listed publicly with other signatories:
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Communicate clearly about why, when, and how animals are critical in our work for advances in medicine and science that benefit humans, animals and the environment.
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Amplify our commitment to skilled, compassionate care, including veterinary care, for all animals in research.
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Promote the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) as the foundation for scientific and ethical justification for the inclusion of animal models and scientific quality.
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Engage with public audiences, including the media and policymakers, to disseminate information about the involvement of animals in research, through a variety of activities
Statement of Intent
for a U.S. Animal Research Openness (USARO) Agreement
The USARO Statement of Intent was a step towards the U.S. Animal Research Openness Agreement. Institutions that endorsed the USARO Statement of Intent became part of the USARO Network. This network is a group of institutions that share experiences and strategies to increase animal research openness. The inagural 19 members, reflecting the US research community, also played a key role in informing the development of the USARO Agreement.
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Below you'll find the Statement along with a video with more information about the USARO Initiative.
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We are now welcoming institutions to sign onto the USARO Agreement. Click the link in the section above to sign. Not ready to sign but want to join the USARO Network? Click the button below to endorse the Statement of Intent and join others exploring ways to increase animal research openness through the USARO Network.
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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.