Animals In Laboratories

AWI works to foster the development and implementation of science-based housing and handling refinements that reduce pain and distress and provide opportunities for species-appropriate mental and physical stimulation and social interaction. We promote practices that replace animals with non-animal alternatives and minimize the number of animals used in research. We also endeavor to identify and address reports of animal abuse in laboratory settings and the supply chain.

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Published: June 18, 2025

AWI Statement on Trump Administration’s Plan to Reduce Animal Experimentation Amid Attack on Science

In Program: Animals in Laboratories

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) applauds recent announcements by the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration about their plans to reduce the use of...

Published: May 9, 2025

AWI Scholarship Winners Campaign for a Better World for Animals

In Program: Animals in Laboratories, Farmed Animals

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) announced today the 12 winners of a scholarship designed to invest in future leaders who seek to improve the lives...

Published: May 1, 2025

AWI Supports Phasing Out Animal Use in Research and Testing, but Proper Planning is Essential to Protect Animals and Science

In Program: Animals in Laboratories

Last month, both the National Institutes of Health and the US Food and Drug Administration announced plans to phase out the use of animals in...

Published: March 10, 2025

AWI Awards Grants to Advance the Welfare of Animals Used in Research

In Program: Animals in Laboratories

The Animal Welfare Institute (AWI) is pleased to announce the 2024 winners of the Refinement Research Award, which funds research projects that develop or test novel...