The Humane Research Trust CIO
@humaneresearch.bsky.social
UK charity funding non-animal medical research. 🐇
We're working towards a future for science without animal testing or experimentation.
👉 Support our cause: http://rb.gy/ewc8
We're working towards a future for science without animal testing or experimentation.
👉 Support our cause: http://rb.gy/ewc8
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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! 🧬
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! 🧬
On this day in 1961, the drug thalidomide was withdrawn in the UK.
Even now, we're still using faulty animal studies to predict the safety of drugs in humans. It's time for change.
Learn more about the history of this drug: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide
Even now, we're still using faulty animal studies to predict the safety of drugs in humans. It's time for change.
Learn more about the history of this drug: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide
December 3, 2025 at 6:25 PM
On this day in 1961, the drug thalidomide was withdrawn in the UK.
Even now, we're still using faulty animal studies to predict the safety of drugs in humans. It's time for change.
Learn more about the history of this drug: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide
Even now, we're still using faulty animal studies to predict the safety of drugs in humans. It's time for change.
Learn more about the history of this drug: https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/objects-and-stories/medicine/thalidomide
Every year, millions of animals - rabbits, dogs, primates - spend their lives in labs.
This #GivingTuesday, you can change that. Your donation will fund cutting-edge, animal-free research - science that saves lives without causing suffering.
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/donate/
This #GivingTuesday, you can change that. Your donation will fund cutting-edge, animal-free research - science that saves lives without causing suffering.
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/donate/
December 2, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Every year, millions of animals - rabbits, dogs, primates - spend their lives in labs.
This #GivingTuesday, you can change that. Your donation will fund cutting-edge, animal-free research - science that saves lives without causing suffering.
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/donate/
This #GivingTuesday, you can change that. Your donation will fund cutting-edge, animal-free research - science that saves lives without causing suffering.
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/donate/
We’re kicking off the new month with this stunning pic by supporter Lindsey P. 🐦
It's the December pic in our 2026 charity calendar, featuring images picked by Chris Packham exclusively for the Trust.
Get yours 👉 https://humaneresearch.org.uk/product/2026-wildlife-and-pet-competition-calendar/
It's the December pic in our 2026 charity calendar, featuring images picked by Chris Packham exclusively for the Trust.
Get yours 👉 https://humaneresearch.org.uk/product/2026-wildlife-and-pet-competition-calendar/
December 1, 2025 at 7:45 AM
We’re kicking off the new month with this stunning pic by supporter Lindsey P. 🐦
It's the December pic in our 2026 charity calendar, featuring images picked by Chris Packham exclusively for the Trust.
Get yours 👉 https://humaneresearch.org.uk/product/2026-wildlife-and-pet-competition-calendar/
It's the December pic in our 2026 charity calendar, featuring images picked by Chris Packham exclusively for the Trust.
Get yours 👉 https://humaneresearch.org.uk/product/2026-wildlife-and-pet-competition-calendar/
Join us Alliance for Human Relevant Science in London for 'A human focus for 21st century life sciences' 🧬
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
🎓 Free @royalsociety
👥 Expert panels + early career flash talks
🔗 https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
🎓 Free @royalsociety
👥 Expert panels + early career flash talks
🔗 https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
December 1, 2025 at 7:05 AM
Join us Alliance for Human Relevant Science in London for 'A human focus for 21st century life sciences' 🧬
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
🎓 Free @royalsociety
👥 Expert panels + early career flash talks
🔗 https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
📅 3–4 Feb 2026
🎓 Free @royalsociety
👥 Expert panels + early career flash talks
🔗 https://royalsociety.org/science-events-and-lectures/2026/02/life-sciences/
Doing any Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping?
You can generate a FREE donation for our cause by shopping online via easyfundraising.org.uk.
They donate part of whatever you spend to us, without costing you a thing!
Sign up: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/humaneresearch/
You can generate a FREE donation for our cause by shopping online via easyfundraising.org.uk.
They donate part of whatever you spend to us, without costing you a thing!
Sign up: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/humaneresearch/
November 28, 2025 at 6:01 PM
Doing any Black Friday/Cyber Monday shopping?
You can generate a FREE donation for our cause by shopping online via easyfundraising.org.uk.
They donate part of whatever you spend to us, without costing you a thing!
Sign up: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/humaneresearch/
You can generate a FREE donation for our cause by shopping online via easyfundraising.org.uk.
They donate part of whatever you spend to us, without costing you a thing!
Sign up: https://www.easyfundraising.org.uk/causes/humaneresearch/
Of 500 researchers surveyed in Engineering in Life Sciences:
🐇 53% said they mainly work with live animal models
🧪 Less than 10% said they don't use any animal products in their in vitro research
🧬 68% said their knowledge of animal-free products is inadequate
🐇 53% said they mainly work with live animal models
🧪 Less than 10% said they don't use any animal products in their in vitro research
🧬 68% said their knowledge of animal-free products is inadequate
November 27, 2025 at 8:35 AM
Of 500 researchers surveyed in Engineering in Life Sciences:
🐇 53% said they mainly work with live animal models
🧪 Less than 10% said they don't use any animal products in their in vitro research
🧬 68% said their knowledge of animal-free products is inadequate
🐇 53% said they mainly work with live animal models
🧪 Less than 10% said they don't use any animal products in their in vitro research
🧬 68% said their knowledge of animal-free products is inadequate
Welfare standards in animal research represent the minimum.
They aim to reduce suffering within animal use, not challenge whether animal use is necessary at all.
Our view is that welfare is the foundation. But replacement is the future.
They aim to reduce suffering within animal use, not challenge whether animal use is necessary at all.
Our view is that welfare is the foundation. But replacement is the future.
November 26, 2025 at 7:30 AM
Welfare standards in animal research represent the minimum.
They aim to reduce suffering within animal use, not challenge whether animal use is necessary at all.
Our view is that welfare is the foundation. But replacement is the future.
They aim to reduce suffering within animal use, not challenge whether animal use is necessary at all.
Our view is that welfare is the foundation. But replacement is the future.
1 month to go 'til the big day - why not support a charity whilst shopping?
We're a UK charity stocking a range of gifts and goodies for animal lovers 🐶
Every gift bought helps us fund science that replaces animal testing.
Shop to save animals ❤️
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
We're a UK charity stocking a range of gifts and goodies for animal lovers 🐶
Every gift bought helps us fund science that replaces animal testing.
Shop to save animals ❤️
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
November 25, 2025 at 7:15 AM
1 month to go 'til the big day - why not support a charity whilst shopping?
We're a UK charity stocking a range of gifts and goodies for animal lovers 🐶
Every gift bought helps us fund science that replaces animal testing.
Shop to save animals ❤️
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
We're a UK charity stocking a range of gifts and goodies for animal lovers 🐶
Every gift bought helps us fund science that replaces animal testing.
Shop to save animals ❤️
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
🚫🐁 Animal testing isn’t the future, NAMs are.
This new article makes the case for journals, funders and scientists to embrace humane, human-relevant research.
THRT helped spark this conversation at our Manchester symposium.
📖 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03344-6
This new article makes the case for journals, funders and scientists to embrace humane, human-relevant research.
THRT helped spark this conversation at our Manchester symposium.
📖 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03344-6
Alternatives to animal testing are the future — it’s time that journals, funders and scientists embrace them
Biomedical research techniques that don’t involve the use of animals are gaining momentum, but those using innovative approaches still face resistance from some quarters.
www.nature.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:00 PM
🚫🐁 Animal testing isn’t the future, NAMs are.
This new article makes the case for journals, funders and scientists to embrace humane, human-relevant research.
THRT helped spark this conversation at our Manchester symposium.
📖 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03344-6
This new article makes the case for journals, funders and scientists to embrace humane, human-relevant research.
THRT helped spark this conversation at our Manchester symposium.
📖 https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03344-6
Here at the Trust we're thankful for our two office collies, Betty and Bertie. 🐾
The pair keep the rest of team THRT feeling positive and motivated throughout the work day!
Do you have any pooches in your life to be thankful for?
#ThankfulForMyDogDay
The pair keep the rest of team THRT feeling positive and motivated throughout the work day!
Do you have any pooches in your life to be thankful for?
#ThankfulForMyDogDay
November 23, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Here at the Trust we're thankful for our two office collies, Betty and Bertie. 🐾
The pair keep the rest of team THRT feeling positive and motivated throughout the work day!
Do you have any pooches in your life to be thankful for?
#ThankfulForMyDogDay
The pair keep the rest of team THRT feeling positive and motivated throughout the work day!
Do you have any pooches in your life to be thankful for?
#ThankfulForMyDogDay
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest - aggressive, complex, and hard to treat.
That’s why we're funding UCL scientists to develop a fully synthetic, animal-free model that mimics the tumour microenvironment using human cells.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
That’s why we're funding UCL scientists to develop a fully synthetic, animal-free model that mimics the tumour microenvironment using human cells.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
November 20, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest - aggressive, complex, and hard to treat.
That’s why we're funding UCL scientists to develop a fully synthetic, animal-free model that mimics the tumour microenvironment using human cells.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
That’s why we're funding UCL scientists to develop a fully synthetic, animal-free model that mimics the tumour microenvironment using human cells.
#WorldPancreaticCancerDay
In the UK, one in five people are affected by respiratory diseases like COPD.
We're delighted to be currently funding exciting new research at @UniofReading to develop personalised inhalation therapies for patients.
#WorldCOPDAwarenessDay
We're delighted to be currently funding exciting new research at @UniofReading to develop personalised inhalation therapies for patients.
#WorldCOPDAwarenessDay
November 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
In the UK, one in five people are affected by respiratory diseases like COPD.
We're delighted to be currently funding exciting new research at @UniofReading to develop personalised inhalation therapies for patients.
#WorldCOPDAwarenessDay
We're delighted to be currently funding exciting new research at @UniofReading to develop personalised inhalation therapies for patients.
#WorldCOPDAwarenessDay
Once a household term in debates over animal rights, vivisection literally means 'cutting while alive.'
Over time, the word faded from public vocabulary. ❌
But the reality behind the language hasn’t changed. Millions of animals are still used in British labs every single year.
Over time, the word faded from public vocabulary. ❌
But the reality behind the language hasn’t changed. Millions of animals are still used in British labs every single year.
November 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Once a household term in debates over animal rights, vivisection literally means 'cutting while alive.'
Over time, the word faded from public vocabulary. ❌
But the reality behind the language hasn’t changed. Millions of animals are still used in British labs every single year.
Over time, the word faded from public vocabulary. ❌
But the reality behind the language hasn’t changed. Millions of animals are still used in British labs every single year.
🗞️ In case you missed it:
The latest UK gov statistics reveal that a total of 2.64 million procedures involving live animals were carried out in Great Britain in 2024.
Read the full breakdown:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/the-facts/
The latest UK gov statistics reveal that a total of 2.64 million procedures involving live animals were carried out in Great Britain in 2024.
Read the full breakdown:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/the-facts/
November 16, 2025 at 1:20 PM
🗞️ In case you missed it:
The latest UK gov statistics reveal that a total of 2.64 million procedures involving live animals were carried out in Great Britain in 2024.
Read the full breakdown:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/the-facts/
The latest UK gov statistics reveal that a total of 2.64 million procedures involving live animals were carried out in Great Britain in 2024.
Read the full breakdown:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/the-facts/
Quick! There's less than 50 days left until Christmas! 🎄
If you want to make a difference with your Christmas shopping this year, why not shop our gift collection?
Every purchase helps fund research to replace animal experiments!
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
If you want to make a difference with your Christmas shopping this year, why not shop our gift collection?
Every purchase helps fund research to replace animal experiments!
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
November 14, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Quick! There's less than 50 days left until Christmas! 🎄
If you want to make a difference with your Christmas shopping this year, why not shop our gift collection?
Every purchase helps fund research to replace animal experiments!
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
If you want to make a difference with your Christmas shopping this year, why not shop our gift collection?
Every purchase helps fund research to replace animal experiments!
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/gift-shop/
📢 NEWS: The UK’s new roadmap to phase out animal testing sets targets for outdated procedures & invests £75m in human-relevant science.
Read more: https://humaneresearch.org.uk/uk-govt-launches-roadmap-to-phase-out-animal-testing/
Read more: https://humaneresearch.org.uk/uk-govt-launches-roadmap-to-phase-out-animal-testing/
November 12, 2025 at 7:20 AM
📢 NEWS: The UK’s new roadmap to phase out animal testing sets targets for outdated procedures & invests £75m in human-relevant science.
Read more: https://humaneresearch.org.uk/uk-govt-launches-roadmap-to-phase-out-animal-testing/
Read more: https://humaneresearch.org.uk/uk-govt-launches-roadmap-to-phase-out-animal-testing/
If you're Cheshire-based, make sure to pop down to one of the charity Christmas card shop sales to support our cause:
🎄 Wilmslow library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Macclesfield library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Knutsford library: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
🎄 Wilmslow library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Macclesfield library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Knutsford library: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM
If you're Cheshire-based, make sure to pop down to one of the charity Christmas card shop sales to support our cause:
🎄 Wilmslow library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Macclesfield library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Knutsford library: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
🎄 Wilmslow library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Macclesfield library: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
🎄 Knutsford library: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
Humane Research Fellowship - applications still open!
⚙️ Status: Stage 1 applications open now
🏆 Award: Up to £450,000 over a max of 5 years
🧪 Field: Biomedical sciences
📅 Stage 1 deadline: 21 December 2025
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/research-fellowships
⚙️ Status: Stage 1 applications open now
🏆 Award: Up to £450,000 over a max of 5 years
🧪 Field: Biomedical sciences
📅 Stage 1 deadline: 21 December 2025
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/research-fellowships
November 10, 2025 at 7:15 AM
Humane Research Fellowship - applications still open!
⚙️ Status: Stage 1 applications open now
🏆 Award: Up to £450,000 over a max of 5 years
🧪 Field: Biomedical sciences
📅 Stage 1 deadline: 21 December 2025
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/research-fellowships
⚙️ Status: Stage 1 applications open now
🏆 Award: Up to £450,000 over a max of 5 years
🧪 Field: Biomedical sciences
📅 Stage 1 deadline: 21 December 2025
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/research-fellowships
Today, like every day, we're advocating for kindness to all creatures. ❤️
As a charity, our work is focused around both helping humans and saving animals. We're working for a better future for us all.
Happy #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
As a charity, our work is focused around both helping humans and saving animals. We're working for a better future for us all.
Happy #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
November 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
Today, like every day, we're advocating for kindness to all creatures. ❤️
As a charity, our work is focused around both helping humans and saving animals. We're working for a better future for us all.
Happy #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
As a charity, our work is focused around both helping humans and saving animals. We're working for a better future for us all.
Happy #SocialMediaKindnessDay!
To replace animal experiments, scientists need donated human tissue.
That's why we're urging those who oppose animal testing to find their local biobank and register to donate organs and tissue after death.
Learn more:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/organ-and-tissue-donation/
That's why we're urging those who oppose animal testing to find their local biobank and register to donate organs and tissue after death.
Learn more:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/organ-and-tissue-donation/
November 7, 2025 at 8:50 AM
To replace animal experiments, scientists need donated human tissue.
That's why we're urging those who oppose animal testing to find their local biobank and register to donate organs and tissue after death.
Learn more:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/organ-and-tissue-donation/
That's why we're urging those who oppose animal testing to find their local biobank and register to donate organs and tissue after death.
Learn more:
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/organ-and-tissue-donation/
This #TrusteesWeek we'd like to shout-out our amazing trustees, who work so keep our charity on-track!
We're currently looking for new trustees, inc. those with a background in fundraising or medical research.
Learn more 👇🏻
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/join-our-board-of-trustees/
We're currently looking for new trustees, inc. those with a background in fundraising or medical research.
Learn more 👇🏻
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/join-our-board-of-trustees/
November 6, 2025 at 4:35 PM
This #TrusteesWeek we'd like to shout-out our amazing trustees, who work so keep our charity on-track!
We're currently looking for new trustees, inc. those with a background in fundraising or medical research.
Learn more 👇🏻
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/join-our-board-of-trustees/
We're currently looking for new trustees, inc. those with a background in fundraising or medical research.
Learn more 👇🏻
https://humaneresearch.org.uk/join-our-board-of-trustees/
Locals: we're attending the charitycards4U sales for the rest of this month. Pop down during library opening hours:
Wilmslow: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Macclesfield: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Knutsford: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
Wilmslow: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Macclesfield: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Knutsford: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
November 3, 2025 at 11:00 AM
Locals: we're attending the charitycards4U sales for the rest of this month. Pop down during library opening hours:
Wilmslow: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Macclesfield: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Knutsford: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
Wilmslow: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Macclesfield: Sat 1 Nov - Sat 6 Dec
Knutsford: Thu 6 Nov - Thu 4 Dec
Next week, we’ll be joining our fellow members of the Alliance for Human Relevant Science for a special showcase at UK Parliament.
This is our chance to speak directly to MPs about the urgent need for a clear, ambitious roadmap to phase out animal testing in the UK.
This is our chance to speak directly to MPs about the urgent need for a clear, ambitious roadmap to phase out animal testing in the UK.
October 31, 2025 at 7:00 AM
Next week, we’ll be joining our fellow members of the Alliance for Human Relevant Science for a special showcase at UK Parliament.
This is our chance to speak directly to MPs about the urgent need for a clear, ambitious roadmap to phase out animal testing in the UK.
This is our chance to speak directly to MPs about the urgent need for a clear, ambitious roadmap to phase out animal testing in the UK.
Call for abstracts ⤵️
‘Advances on tissue engineering approaches for developing complex cancer tissue models’
We’re seeking speakers for the symposium we are supporting at TERMIS-EU 2026.
📅 Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2025
https://eu2026.termis.org/programme/abstracts
‘Advances on tissue engineering approaches for developing complex cancer tissue models’
We’re seeking speakers for the symposium we are supporting at TERMIS-EU 2026.
📅 Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2025
https://eu2026.termis.org/programme/abstracts
October 30, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Call for abstracts ⤵️
‘Advances on tissue engineering approaches for developing complex cancer tissue models’
We’re seeking speakers for the symposium we are supporting at TERMIS-EU 2026.
📅 Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2025
https://eu2026.termis.org/programme/abstracts
‘Advances on tissue engineering approaches for developing complex cancer tissue models’
We’re seeking speakers for the symposium we are supporting at TERMIS-EU 2026.
📅 Submission deadline: 13 Nov 2025
https://eu2026.termis.org/programme/abstracts
We're proud to fund University of Oxford scientists who are using microfluidic organ-on-a-chip models to recreate the human brain vascular network and study a cause of stroke.
#WorldStrokeDay
#WorldStrokeDay
October 29, 2025 at 7:00 AM
We're proud to fund University of Oxford scientists who are using microfluidic organ-on-a-chip models to recreate the human brain vascular network and study a cause of stroke.
#WorldStrokeDay
#WorldStrokeDay