We support the acceleration of new treatments for human disease through the adoption of human-specific research
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UK Government Announces Strategy to Help Create, Test, and Adopt Alternative Methods to Animal Testing
The UK Government has announced a new strategy aimed at advancing the development, validation, and uptake of alternative methods to phase out animal tests.
LATEST NEWS
New Publication Highlights the Significance of the Recombinant Antibodies & Mimetics Database
In a new article published by ATLA, Dr Stephanie Modi explores how the Recombinant Antibodies and Mimetics Database is driving the transition toward animal-free recombinant and mimetic antibodies, setting a new global benchmark for reproducibility, ethics, and progress in antibody science.
Grant Call: Now OPEN
The Centre for Human Specific Research supports scientists in adopting human-specific research and transitioning away from animal-derived products. Check out our newly launched grants & funding opportunities.
Human Specific Research Conference 2027
Set at the Crowne Plaza Newcastle, the Centre’s first annual conference seeks to highlight a new era in biomedical research, as the scientific community increasingly shifts towards research centred on human cells, human tissue, and human data.
OUR INSIGHTS
The Reality of Drug Discovery and Development
We provide an overview of the drug discovery and development process, exploring the disconnect between early-stage development and clinical trials, and the impact this has.
EXPERT INSIGHTS
The Path to Regulatory Acceptance
Dr Mary McElroy, Discovery Pharmacology & Toxicology at Charles River Laboratories, provides expert insights into her team’s journey towards regulatory acceptance of a 3D human airway model for assessing the safety of inhaled chemicals.
OUR INSIGHTS
Hurdles Preventing the Adoption of Human-Specific Research
We address some of the hurdles preventing the adoption of human-specific research and discuss the current state of play.
Technologies Overview
Explore our resource to learn more about different human-focused technologies and their applications, and gain insights into their advantages and current limitations.
Support Centre
The Centre collaborates with scientists across academia and industry to support their transition away from animal-derived products, offering expert guidance and funding to advance progress.
Your one-stop information hub. We provide free research resources to support scientists in making informed decisions around the adoption of human-focused technologies and their transition to humanised assays.
Easily access high-quality recombinant antibodies and mimetics from trusted suppliers.
Our funding opportunities are designed to encourage and enable innovative human-specific research.