NAMS: Advancing Science and Reducing Animal Use in Laboratories

A brochure developed by AWI for high schoolers.

Many scientists and animal advocacy groups have a shared goal of reducing or eliminating the use of animals in laboratories as nonanimal methods advance. Studies using these nonanimal methods—collectively called “new approach methodologies” (NAMs)—may actually give scientists more insight into human biology than studies using animals. If you are interested in pursuing a career in science—one that involves, for example, developing lifesaving medicines or testing the safety of products people use daily—but don’t want to experiment on animals, NAMs might be part of your path.