| 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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Pro-Test for Science 2010 Rally:
Promoting Science and Rejecting
Extremism
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 at 1130 AM;
East corner of Westwood and
LeConte Blvds on the UCLA
campus
In 2009, Pro-Test for Science held an historic rally on the
UCLA campus; bringing over 700 people onto the streets in
support of the scientists and researchers who carry out
lifesaving medical research using laboratory animals. Such
research continues to advance scientific knowledge and
plays a vital role in the development of innovative treatments
for human disease. However, animal rights extremists have
continued to escalate their threats against researchers and
their families.
On Thursday April 8th Pro-Test for Science will respond by
rallying students, scientists and members of the public to
support the cause of medical science. We call on the
community to stand together against the recent tide of animal
rights activism which has worked to misrepresent research
and coerce those that carry it out.
David Jentsch, founder of Pro-Test for Science, said:
“The scientific community has joined together to push back
against those who seek to stall advances in biomedicine.
Never before has it been more important to continue these
efforts so that humane biomedical research can continue
unhindered by the misguided threats of a minority who
oppose it.”
This rally, on the UCLA campus seeks to:
• Communicate a better understanding of animal research
to the public, its importance to medical progress, and 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
speakers include UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor Scott
Waugh and Dr. Kevin Quinn from the National Institute of
Mental Health.
Please check www.speakingofresearch.com and www.pro-
test-for-science.org regularly for updates and further
communications.
For further information contact:
David Jentsch – j.david.jentsch@gmail.com – +1 310 825 8258
Tom Holder – tom@speakingofresearch.com - +1 310 498
0881
Promoting Science and Rejecting
Extremism
THURSDAY, APRIL 8 at 1130 AM;
East corner of Westwood and
LeConte Blvds on the UCLA
campus
In 2009, Pro-Test for Science held an historic rally on the
UCLA campus; bringing over 700 people onto the streets in
support of the scientists and researchers who carry out
lifesaving medical research using laboratory animals. Such
research continues to advance scientific knowledge and
plays a vital role in the development of innovative treatments
for human disease. However, animal rights extremists have
continued to escalate their threats against researchers and
their families.
On Thursday April 8th Pro-Test for Science will respond by
rallying students, scientists and members of the public to
support the cause of medical science. We call on the
community to stand together against the recent tide of animal
rights activism which has worked to misrepresent research
and coerce those that carry it out.
David Jentsch, founder of Pro-Test for Science, said:
“The scientific community has joined together to push back
against those who seek to stall advances in biomedicine.
Never before has it been more important to continue these
efforts so that humane biomedical research can continue
unhindered by the misguided threats of a minority who
oppose it.”
This rally, on the UCLA campus seeks to:
• Communicate a better understanding of animal research
to the public, its importance to medical progress, and 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
speakers include UCLA Executive Vice Chancellor Scott
Waugh and Dr. Kevin Quinn from the National Institute of
Mental Health.
Please check www.speakingofresearch.com and www.pro-
test-for-science.org regularly for updates and further
communications.
For further information contact:
David Jentsch – j.david.jentsch@gmail.com – +1 310 825 8258
Tom Holder – tom@speakingofresearch.com - +1 310 498
0881
Recent media story: David Jentsch calls for UCLA community to rally in
support of biomedical research on Apr 8
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support of biomedical research on Apr 8
Click here for 3 min YouTube video of 2009 rally....