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Latest News
Second reading of update to EU Directive 86/609
On Wednesday 8th September 2010, the European Parliament will have its second reading and vote on the updates to EU Directive 86/609 which concerns the use of animals in scientific procedures. The European Parliament, sitting in Strasbourg, will debate the changes to the current directive and then hold a vote to formally adopt these changes. Once the European Parliament has voted in favour of adopting the changes, this new Directive will replace the current one.
Developing human-related approaches to understand and cure Parkinson’s Disease
The Dr Hadwen Trust believes that effective treatments for neurodegenerative disorders are one of the most important healthcare requirements of the 21st century and that only humane approaches are valid approaches to human disease.
DHT to showcase 3D computer modelling at the British Science Festival
The Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT) will be present at the British Science Festival, held in and around Birmingham city centre and Aston University from the 14-19 September 2010, to highlight its work and demonstrate new cutting edge research methodologies.
Medical research
For 40 years we’ve helped in the fight against diseases, such as cancer, asthma and Alzheimer’s, whilst saving animals from confinement and painful animal experiments.
Read more about the medical research we’ve funded.
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Everyday ways to help
Science Corner
OECD approves 3 new in vitro skin tests
The OECD has approved 3 new skin tests that replace the need for animal testing of household chemicals and medical products on rabbits.
New stem cell research replaces need for animal cells or animal-derived products.
MIT Researchers show promising new research avenues and technologies for better human cell culture
Pedal Power
Super Stephen is cycling 100 miles a day from John O’ Groats to Lands End. Thank you and good luck Stephen.
Events
Great North Run
19/09/2010
Leeds Tree-Athlon 5k
26/09/2010
Run To The Beat, London’s Half Marathon
26/09/2010