| What Pro-test for Science is all about... Following in the footsteps of the Pro-Test group in Oxford, UK, students and scientists at UCLA have pledged to stand up against the lies and misinformation of animal rights groups, and the violence of extremist organizations. They have formed the group Pro-Test for Science (formerly UCLA Pro-Test), which stands for science, reasoned discourse and the belief that life-saving medical research must continue without violence and harassment from misguided activists. The group was founded by Professor J. David Jentsch, and he has been joined by a number of other scientists who have also been the victims of animal rights extremism in California. With the support of Americans for Medical Progress, Speaking of Research and Pro-Test UK, we aim to challenge this climate of fear that has descended upon researchers in California and beyond! If you support our mission to promote humane biomedical research and to combat animal rights extremism, consider raising your voice by signing the Pro-Test petition. |
| Our Mission... We are an organization composed of scientists, researchers, academics, students and members of the general public. Our central mission is to: Encourage scientists and non-scientists to stand up and support the critical role that humane and well-regulated animal research plays in medical advances of the past, present and future. Dispel myths and falsehoods propagated by animal rights groups regarding the true nature of animals research. Provide an academic forum in which civilized discussion surrounding the animal research issue can take place. Combat fear and support victims of violence, harassment and threats used to coerce researchers and institutions carrying out medical research with animals. If you would like to communicate with us or to join our efforts, email us at pro.test.for.science@gmail.com. |
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March 14 2010 UPDATE!
Dear Friends,
In 2009, Pro-Test for Science held an historic rally
on the UCLA campus; this event brought over 700
people onto the streets in support of the scientists
and researchers who carry out crucial medical
research using laboratory animals. Animal research
continues to play a vital part in the development of
scientific knowledge and modern treatments for
human disease.
Pro-Test for Science is once again taking to the
streets for this all-important cause; with that in
mind, we are calling upon you to stand together
with other members of the community in supporting
the crucial efforts of researchers on this campus
and to condemn those who try to block medical
progress with threats, harassment and intimidation
tactics.
This rally, on the UCLA campus seeks to:
* Communicate a better understanding about
animal research to the public, its importance, and
the what we all stand to lose if such work were to
stop.
* Celebrate the successes of animal research in the
development of treatments for disease, new
diagnostic procedures/instruments, and surgical
techniques.
* Defend the rights of researchers to pursue their
work free from harassment and intimidation.
The rally will begin on Thursday April 8th at 11:30
AM, on the north-east corner of Westwood Blvd.
and Le Conte Ave., which will be followed by a
march to Wilson Plaza, where members of the UCLA
family and representatives from the National
Institutes of Health will speak to the incredible
advances in human health and welfare that have
come from animal research.
Please follow http://www.pro-test-for-science.org
for regular updates and further communications.
Join us to make this second rally at UCLA an
unprecedented event in scientific activism!
Dear Friends,
In 2009, Pro-Test for Science held an historic rally
on the UCLA campus; this event brought over 700
people onto the streets in support of the scientists
and researchers who carry out crucial medical
research using laboratory animals. Animal research
continues to play a vital part in the development of
scientific knowledge and modern treatments for
human disease.
Pro-Test for Science is once again taking to the
streets for this all-important cause; with that in
mind, we are calling upon you to stand together
with other members of the community in supporting
the crucial efforts of researchers on this campus
and to condemn those who try to block medical
progress with threats, harassment and intimidation
tactics.
This rally, on the UCLA campus seeks to:
* Communicate a better understanding about
animal research to the public, its importance, and
the what we all stand to lose if such work were to
stop.
* Celebrate the successes of animal research in the
development of treatments for disease, new
diagnostic procedures/instruments, and surgical
techniques.
* Defend the rights of researchers to pursue their
work free from harassment and intimidation.
The rally will begin on Thursday April 8th at 11:30
AM, on the north-east corner of Westwood Blvd.
and Le Conte Ave., which will be followed by a
march to Wilson Plaza, where members of the UCLA
family and representatives from the National
Institutes of Health will speak to the incredible
advances in human health and welfare that have
come from animal research.
Please follow http://www.pro-test-for-science.org
for regular updates and further communications.
Join us to make this second rally at UCLA an
unprecedented event in scientific activism!