Advancing Medicine Through Responsible Animal Testing

Animal testing is the use of animals in biomedical research to understand how new drugs and treatments affect a living body. Scientists study how medicines are absorbed, processed, and eliminated — and whether they cause any harmful effects.

This essential research happens during the preclinical stage, before any human volunteers are involved. It helps ensure that only safe, effective therapies move forward to clinical testing.

Regulatory agencies in the United States and around the world require animal testing data before approving human clinical trials. This ensures that every new treatment meets strict safety and ethical standards before reaching patients.

• Investigational New Drug (IND) Applications: Animal testing data supports initial safety submissions.
• FDA Review Prior to Human Testing: The U.S. Food and Drug Administration evaluates results to confirm readiness for clinical trials.
• Ongoing Safety Evaluation: Continued testing helps refine dosage and monitor long-term effects.