This debate will feature an engaging exchange of arguments supporting either animal-based or non-animal technologies in scientific research. The session will be interactive, with arguments presented in short five-minute segments, alternating between the two sides. Audience members will be encouraged to actively participate and contribute their own arguments in support of either perspective.
Presenters
Animal:
Ms Bella Lear, Chief Executive | Understanding Animal Research Oceania
Dr Andy Kuo, Senior Research Fellow and Assistant Director at the Centre for Integrated Preclinical Drug Development
Dr Bryony Winters, Faculty of Medicine and Health, University of Sydney
Non-animal
Dr Kimberly Homan, Senior Director and Distinguished Scientist, Complex in vitro Systems Lab, Translational Safety, Genentech, Inc.
Dr Sebastien Teissier, Chief Scientific Officer - Revivo BioSystems
Prof Annalisa Chiocchetti, Professor of Immunology, Universita' degli Studi del Piemonte Orientale "Amedeo Avogadro", Department of Health Sciences
