Why Is Animal Testing Still With Us?

Alternative Models Need To Be Standardized For Greater Adoption

Despite increased openness by regulators and technological progress, the adoption of alternatives to animal testing remains challenging. The need for data validation by agencies and companies is a big factor.

Animal Testing
Animal testing remains a significant part of preclinical drug development • Source: Shutterstock (sansandra/Shutterstock)

Although alternatives are increasingly becoming available, apprehension and regulatory demands remain key obstacles to the use of non-animal-based models in preclinical pharmaceutical testing.

Key Takeaways
  • Some researchers remain apprehensive of regulatory demands around alternative models despite recent changes in legislation in key markets.

According to a recent survey carried out by the non-profit Pistoia Alliance during two webinars, which featured over 350 representatives...

More from Global Vision

More from In Vivo

Deals In Depth: June 2025

 
• By 

Five $1bn+ alliances were penned in June, and four exceeded $2bn.

Global Pharma Interest In Korea Undeterred Despite Political Roller Coaster

 
• By 

Despite recent political turmoil, outside investor and corporate interest in South Korean biopharma innovation appears robust or even increasing.

Podcast: Oxolife’s Agnés Arbat, Winner Of The European Prize For Women Innovators

 
• By 

Agnès Arbat, CEO of Oxolife and winner of the EU Women Innovators Prize, joins In Vivo to discuss OXO-001, a novel non-hormonal treatment aimed at improving embryo implantation in IVF. She shares insights from her biotech journey and the future of fertility innovation.