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)