Modern science doesn't have to rely on animal testing. Computational toxicology uses AI and computer modeling to predict how drugs and chemicals interact with the human body, helping build a safety assessment framework that is more predictive, more efficient, and free from animal harm.

🌱 Ready to build healthier habits? Our August Food for Life classes are now open for registration! Join us in person or online to learn practical, evidence-based nutrition and cooking skills. Find a class near you: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

The OHSU Board has approved a resolution to transition the Oregon National Primate Research Center toward nonanimal, human-based research while reducing primate experimentation. https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/ohsu-board-passes-resolution-transition-primate-center-center-nonanimal-human

Better science starts with human biology. Watch biomedical scientist Dr. Jon McCord explain how organ-on-a-chip technology is helping shape the future of medicine and advancing research that is more predictive, more efficient, and free from harming animals.

Only days left to apply! Our eight-week online Food for Life Instructor Training equips you to teach, inspire, and create lasting health change in your community. Applications due July 24. Apply now: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

After six years of work by the PCRM, our supporters, physicians, and Colorado legislators, the University of Colorado Anschutz medical center replaced live animals with modern medical simulators. Visit PCRM.org/TakeAction to urge other institutions to replace animals in medical training.

Rabbits, mice, and guinea pigs are still used in painful tests for cosmetics, even though faster, more accurate nonanimal methods already exist. 📣 Tell your U.S. Representative to support the Humane Cosmetics Act (H.R. 1657): act.pcrm.org/a/humanecosm...

Scientists have developed a wireless sensor that monitors lab-grown human heart models beating in real time. The technology allows researchers to test drugs directly on human tissue, offering a more accurate and personalized approach than animal experiments. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

One week left to apply! Our eight-week online Food for Life Instructor Training equips you to teach, inspire, and create lasting health change in your community. Applications due July 24. Apply now: https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/become-an-instructor

Mice and primates differ from women in anatomy, hormones, and more. The Physicians Committee made the case at an NIH advisory meeting that women's health research needs to shift toward human-based methods that better reflect human biology. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Every injectable drug and implantable medical device must be tested for endotoxin contamination before it reaches patients. Learn more: https://www.pcrm.org/news/news-releases/fda-endotoxin-testing-update-falls-short-nonanimal-methods

Today we're celebrating a major victory! Thanks to years of work by the Physicians Committee, our supporters, physicians, and Colorado legislators, the University of Colorado Anschutz has stopped killing animals to train surgeons. Help us keep this momentum going: act.pcrm.org/3Wx6Pa0NjU6B...

From hospitals to community kitchens, Food for Life instructors are making a difference where it matters most. 💚 Ready to teach with confidence and purpose? Join a global community of Food for Life instructors. https://www.pcrm.org/good-nutrition/plant-based-diets/ffl/become-an-instructor

Our eight-week online Food for Life Instructor Training equips you to teach, inspire, and create lasting health change in your community. Applications due July 24. Apply now: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

Thank you to @ourhenhouse.org for sitting down with Neha Nataraj to hear about her experience at this year's Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science hosted by the Physicians Committee and Johns Hopkins. www.ourhenhouse.org/ep954/

The Hen Report: “Depending on Who You Ask” | NAMs, Animal-Free Science & the Future of Lab Research

In this episode of The Hen Report, Jasmin Singer and Mariann Sullivan welcome flock member and postdoctoral researcher Neha Nataraj from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvan...

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New Hen Report with postdoc researcher Neha Nataraj on the science replacing animal testing, the federal momentum behind it, and the human cost of working in this field. Listen on your fav podcatcher, watch on our YouTube, or check out ourhenhouse.org/ep954

🌱 Ready to build healthier habits? Our July Food for Life classes are now open for registration! Join us in person or online to learn practical, evidence-based nutrition and cooking skills. Find a class near you: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

🌱 Want to teach the power of plant-based nutrition in your community? Applications are now open for the Fall 2026 Food for Life Instructor Training Program—and limited financial aid is available. 📅 Sept. 15–Nov. 6 📅 Apply by July 24 Learn more: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

Every dollar donated to the Physicians Committee is being matched right now, up to $500,000, to support lifesaving clinical research and nutrition education. Give $50 or more by July 10 to double your gift and get a free copy of Power Foods for the Brain. act.pcrm.org/SQ8u3EHwvEOO...

Good food and quality time go hand in hand. 💚 If you're celebrating Father's Day this coming weekend, we've rounded up plant-based summer recipes perfect for cookouts, picnics, and family gatherings. PCRM.org/Good-Nutrition/Plant-Based-Diets/Recipes/Summer-Picnic

Big news for human-based science: The NIH just launched ORIVA, a new office dedicated to advancing human-based, nonanimal research. This is a huge step forward for science that better reflects human biology and improves patient outcomes. 🔬 Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re... #NIH

The EPA is making progress on its commitment to phase out mammalian animal testing by 2035, including adding 13 new nonanimal methods to its accepted alternatives list. The Physicians Committee breaks down what that means. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

As many as 100 million animals are used in U.S. labs each year. The NIH is updating its strategic plan, and the Physicians Committee is pushing for policies that change that. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Over the course of his career, Dr. Campbell has helped shape conversations around nutrition, chronic disease, and plant-based eating. Given the Campbells’ contributions to nutrition and public health, we thought it was worth putting on your radar. www.simonandschuster.com/books/The-Wh...

Scientists brought the future of research and testing to Capitol Hill last week. Catharine Krebs and Emily Anderson joined world-class researchers to discuss organs-on-chips, organoids, and other human-based technologies that can improve research and reduce animal testing.

Interested in learning practical ways to make healthy eating easier? Food for Life classes combine nutrition education + cooking skills to help build habits that last. 🌿 Explore June classes near you (or online): www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

We’re proud to see two of our Food for Life instructors recognized in local Colorado news 🌿 Dr. Susan Sayers and Dr. Lana Nelson were featured for their practical nutrition and cooking classes that support healthy habits and prevent chronic disease. Read more: www.gjsentinel.com/all-things-f...

Omega-3s support heart and brain health—and you don’t need fish to get them. Plant foods like chia seeds, walnuts, flaxseed, and hemp seeds are rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Your body can naturally convert plant-derived ALA into DHA and EPA. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

Looking for a plant-based community in your area? Potluck Palooza events are happening across 27 states and 3 countries this summer—bringing people together over healthy food and shared goals. Find your local event and reach out to the organizer for details: www.pcrm.org/events/potlu...

In honor of Women’s Health Month, we’re highlighting 11 plant-based recipes created by women in our Food for Life instructor community 🌿 From smoothies and snacks to globally inspired meals, this collection celebrates food, community, and healthier habits. Recipes: www.pcrm.org/news/celebra...

We testified at the Michigan Senate this morning to end painful, taxpayer-funded dog experiments like those conducted at Wayne State University since 1991. Thank you to bill sponsor @PaulWojno for leading this legislation! Help us protect dogs and modernize science. 👉 www.pcrm.org/waynestate