The purpose of this Web site is to provide the public with accurate details about humane animal research conducted at Oregon Health & Science University. For decades, animal-based studies have led to life-changing and life-saving health care improvements benefitting both humans and animals. These benefits can be witnessed through a variety of measures including:
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Life expectancy: The current average life expectancy in the United States is currently 77.9 years. In 1940, life expectancy was 62.9 years. In 1900, life expectancy was 47.3 years. Health improvements through animal research are greatly responsible for this improvement -
AIDS survival: The life expectancy of a person diagnosed with AIDS is now 24 years, triple that of a person diagnosed in the early 1990’s This is due to new treatments developed using animal research. -
Vaccines: Animals were involved in the development of vaccines to fight polio, tuberculosis, measles, mumps, rubella, chicken pox and meningitis. In addition to providing factual information about the benefits of animal-based research and the ethical treatment of animals involved in research, this Web site will provide information about highly publicized OHSU research. The Web site will also respond to myths about OHSU studies circulated by those opposed to the use of animals in research. |
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