Emory NBRC Signs USARO Agreement

The Emory National Biomedical Research Center has signed the USARO Agreement, which is a framework for openness based on a set of shared principles that reflect our scientific values and our public responsibilities in the U.S. 

https://www.usaro.org/These principles, which the ENBC commits to follow, are summarized in the acronym C.A.P.E., which stands for:

1. Communicate clearly about why, when and how animals are critical in advancing medicine and science that benefit humans, animals and the environment.
2. Amplify our commitment to skilled, compassionate care, including veterinary care, for all animals in research.
3. Promote the 3Rs (Replacement, Reduction, Refinement) as the foundation for both scientific rigor and ethical justification for animal use.
4. Engage with public audiences, including the media and policymakers, to share accurate, accessible information about the involvement of animals in research.

This USARO is an important moment for our community. By advancing openness together, we strengthen scientific integrity, animal welfare and public trust in research.