American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research
| Knowledge Source Identification | |
|---|---|
| Knowledge source name | American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research |
| Abbreviated name | AFAAR |
| Owner/Developer | New England Anti-Vivisection Society |
| Abbreviated owner | NEAVS |
| Country | United States of America |
| Languages | English |
| URL | http://alternativestoanimalresearch.org/ |
| Contact | Theodora Capaldo |
| Contact email | afaar@neavs.org |
| Description | The mission of the American Fund for Alternatives to Animal Research (AFAAR) is to promote and assist the development and use of alternatives to animals in science. Incorporated in New York in 1977, AFAAR provides funding to use, develop, and validate alternatives to animals in research, testing, and education. |
| Knowledge Source Category | |
| Category | Research Program/Project/Grant |
| Sub categories | Funding Program / Award |
| Knowledge Dissemination and Sharing | |
| Dissemination channel | Website, E-mail, Social media |
| Targeted audience (specified/objective analysis) | Scientists, Researchers |
| Knowledge Characterization | |
| 3Rs relevance | Replacement |
| Purpose | Validation, Method development, Education and training, Funding |
| Technology/Tools | Alternative test methods (in vitro) |