Nih's Initiative to Prioritize Human-Based Research A 'Big Win For Animals,' Says Doctors Group

New approach methodologies (NAMs) use human cells, tissue, and data to replicate human-specific biology and disease characteristics.

NAMs have enormous potential to revolutionize medical research and testing.

Office of Research Innovation, Validation, and Application (ORIVA) will coordinate NIH-wide efforts to develop, validate, and scale up the use of nonanimal approaches.

Grant review staff will participate in mitigation training to address bias toward animal studies.

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