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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 2h

We're delighted to support an Royal Society-sponsored event: 'A human focus for 21st century life sciences', as part of the Alliance for Human Relevant Science 🧬

In Feb 2026, join us in London for two days of discussion:

https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 22h

At THRT, we fund research that replaces animal testing with human-relevant methods like QSAR - which use computer simulations to forecast toxicity and drug responses.

It’s science that’s smarter, faster, and kinder.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 14d

Organoids are made from pluripotent stem cells, which have the unique ability to differentiate into any cell type in the body.

By essentially recreating an organ, researchers can mimic biological processes, study diseases that affect that organ, and test potential treatments.

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 22d

We're funding @uniofaberdeen.bsky.social scientists to study the cellular mechanisms underlying neurological conditions like Alzheimer's. 🧠

They're using human cortical cells grown in the lab, enabling them to model these kinds of conditions much more effectively.

#WorldAlzheimersMonth

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Sep 8

The 'smoking beagles' scandal of the 1970s brought huge public attention to the horrors of animal testing.

But dogs are STILL used in UK medical research.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Aug 20

Putting aside moral concerns, findings from animal studies often do not translate when applied to humans.

That's why we call the animal-free methods that our scientists develop, 'human-relevant'. It means they can produce research results that are actually applicable to people, not lab mice.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Aug 12

We were delighted to be visited by our local MP @tommorrisonmp.bsky.social today!

A big thanks to Tom for taking the time out of his busy schedule to talk to us about achieving a cruelty-free future for science. 🐇

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Aug 6

"85% of human DNA is shared with mice" is a claim often used to justify rodent research models.

But similarity in DNA sequence =/= similarity in biology.

Even small genetic differences matter. That's why we're so focused on funding human-relevant approaches to medical research.

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jul 21

Genetic modification. Organ removals or transplants. Exposure to dangerous/painful chemicals. Forced breeding. Infection with disease. Food, water, or sleep deprivation. Repeated drugging. Electrocution.

These are just some of the procedures that laboratory animals can face.

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jul 10

If you missed it, we recently committed another million pounds towards animal-free biomedical research.

Read about our recent grant awards:
humaneresearch.org.uk/new-research...

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jun 26

We are ecstatic to announce that we have just committed another million pounds to life-saving medical research using entirely animal-free methods! 🎉

We may be a small charity - but we're having a big impact.

humaneresearch.org.uk/new-research...

#SmallCharityWeek

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jun 19

🧠 When it comes to neurological disorders, the failure to translate outcomes from animal to human trials is clear.

In this article in @nature.com, discover how scientists are pushing the limits of human brain models. 💡

Brain tissues, assemble! Inside the push to build better brain models

With organoids, assembloids and a growing toolkit of bioengineering tricks, scientists are stitching together models of the developing human brain — and pushing the limits of realism and control.

www.nature.com

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jun 12

Imagine if rollercoasters were safe in simulations but malfunctioned 95% of the time in real life.

Wouldn't we just admit that the simulations don't effectively predict the safety of a ride, and stop using them?

Yet, medicines face the same odds after animal trials.

The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jun 10

We love this campaign from @keintierversuch.bsky.social which challenges the idea that patients should be grateful that animals are used to research their disease. 👏

The German charity spoke with patients facing different conditions about their views on animal experiments.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Jun 4

Have your animal photography judged by @chrisgpackham.bsky.social 🦥

The 12 photos he picks will feature in our 2026 calendar, sales of which help fund our cause: replacing animal experiments with ethical alternatives.

🐿️ Theme: Animals and wildlife
➡️ humaneresearch.org.uk/2026-animal-...

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · May 23

The use of animals in medical research isn't just an ethical issue, it's a scientific one.

In fact, non-animal research isn't just more humane, it's more effective too.

Explore the arguments for humane research:
humaneresearch.org.uk/the-argument...

The argument against animal research - Humane Research Trust

Learn why animal research is both unethical and ineffective, and discover the humane alternatives that are here to replace animal testing.

humaneresearch.org.uk

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · May 14

Enter our animal and wildlife photography competition!

We're looking for photos to feature in our 2026 charity calendar.

If you have any lovely photos of animals - be they wild or companion animals - make sure to submit it!

⏰ Deadline: Sun 29 Jun
➡️ humaneresearch.org.uk/2026-animal-...

2026 animal calendar competition - Humane Research Trust

Calling all photographers! Have your cameras at the ready, as the search is on for pictures for our charity calendar. […]

humaneresearch.org.uk

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Apr 3

Why do so many people see animal cruelty as justified when it's done in a lab?

Animal experiments are horrific, and the results don't even translate into humans. It's time to stop turning a blind eye to this kind of cruelty.

#PreventionOfCrueltyToAnimalsMonth

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Reposted by The Humane Research Trust CIO

NC3Rs @nc3rs.bsky.social · Feb 19

Have you published a paper in the past three years that could have, or is already having, a major 3Rs impact? Our 3Rs Prize is now open for applications.

🏆 Find out more and submit your publication by 1 May 2025: nc3rs.org.uk/internationa...

Fluorescently stained image of a cerebral organoid from previous 3Rs Prize winner Dr Madeline Lancaster.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · Feb 4

Hi Bluesky, we're The Humane Research Trust. 👋

In our 60 years as a charity we've funded over 280 scientific projects across the UK, advancing knowledge of human diseases WITHOUT animal experimentation.

We're striving towards a future for science that doesn't involve animal suffering. Join us! 🧬

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