Hosts Carla and Dr Gemma Davis are joined by TV broadcaster and animal welfare advocate Kirsty Gallacher to mark World Animal Free Research Day 2026.

The team digs into Kirsty's passion for animal welfare, the growing public awareness around the use of animals in lab testing, and why sustained campaigning and the power of a platform matter more than ever. Gemma adds a scientific reality check, highlighting that despite decades of animal research, many diseases still have no cure and the case for human-relevant research methods has never been stronger.

There is also some exciting news: Animal Free Research UK has launched its third Animal Replacement Centre of Excellence at the University of Aberdeen, focusing on breast cancer research. Plus, a brand new t-shirt has landed in the shop, modelled by Kirsty and fellow celebrity supporters to celebrate the day.

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