University of Aberdeen
Below is a clear summary of what we know about their use of animals in research and how you can take action.
Total animals used in procedures carried out in 2024
%
Involved mice
Xenopus were used in 2024
Severity of Procedures (Mice)
Animal procedures are classified by severity, ranging from mild interference to procedures that cause substantial suffering. This breakdown highlights the levels of impact experienced by animals in the university’s research.
Sub-threshold
Mild
Moderate
Severe
Non-recovery
University of Aberdeen is going to establish Scotland's first Animal Replacement Centre in a move towards animal-free research!
Professor Speirs said:
“I realised early on that when researching a human condition there was no better model than using human tissues and cells. This has remained with me throughout my career and I have been fortunate to implement this by collaborating with pathologists who have been able to provide human tissues which I have used in my work.”
“The Centre for Human Specific Research ARC grant will allow my team to continue building our work towards using animal-free approaches in cancer, as well as supporting early to mid-career researchers with innovative ideas for animal-free approaches but maybe don’t know where to start. Currently our work is focused on identifying and implementing robust animal-free replacements in cell culture, which is one of the bread-and-butter experimental approaches that many scientists use.”
What you can do
If you’re concerned about the use of animals in research, you can make your voice heard. Whether you’re a student, member of staff, alumni, or local resident, we’ve created easy-to-use templates to help you contact the university and ask for change.