How Medicines Are Made
From initial discovery to FDA approval, creating safe and effective medicines is a complex journey—one that relies on rigorous research, testing, and regulation, including the essential role of animal models in early development.
Watch the Making Medicine Video
Discover How Medicines Are Made—and Why Animal Research Matters
FBR launched the Making Medicine campaign in 2024 to spotlight the critical role animals play in the development and testing of new treatments, including drugs, vaccines, and biologics. Watch the video to learn more, explore the Making Medicine booklet, and stay tuned for our upcoming worksheet set. To request a free copy of the booklet, email info@fbresearch.org.
Explore the Full Story
Read the Making Medicine Flipbook
Dive into our interactive flipbook to learn how new medicines, other types of therapies and vaccines are developed—from early discovery and preclinical research to clinical trials and FDA approval. See how animals play a vital, ethical role in advancing human and animal health.
