Animal Models in Research

Meredith A. Tennis; Derek L. Fong; Lauren M. Habenicht; Michael K. Fink; Christopher A. Manuel; Jori K. Leszczynski; Shawndra Fordham

doi:10.1525/abt.2024.86.6.361

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Meredith A. Tennis,¹ Derek L. Fong,² Lauren M. Habenicht,³ Michael K. Fink,⁴ Christopher A. Manuel,⁵ Jori K. Leszczynski,⁶ Shawndra Fordham⁷

¹Meredith A. Tennis () is an Associate Professor and informal science educator at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
²Derek L. Fong () is an Associate Professor and veterinarian at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
³Lauren M. Habenicht () is an Associate Professor and veterinarian at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
⁴Michael K. Fink () is an Assistant Professor and veterinarian at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
⁵Christopher A. Manuel () is an Associate Professor and veterinarian at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
⁶Jori K. Leszczynski () is a Professor and veterinarian at the University of Colorado School of Medicine.
⁷Shawndra Fordham () is a Program Developer for the University of Colorado Cancer Center Cancer Research Training and Education Office and a former secondary science and biotechnology program instructor.

Abstract

This activity provides students with an introduction to the use of animals in research and activities commonly performed to meet the guidelines for research animal care provided by the U.S. Public Health Service. The lesson includes discussion of animal models in research, explanation of regulations and practice for research animal care, discussion of roles for people in research animal care, a simulated rodent health inquiry activity, and discussion of disease pathways.

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Meredith A. Tennis, Derek L. Fong, Lauren M. Habenicht, Michael K. Fink, Christopher A. Manuel, Jori K. Leszczynski, and Shawndra Fordham "Animal Models in Research," The American Biology Teacher 86(6), 361-368, (30 August 2024). https://doi.org/10.1525/abt.2024.86.6.361

Published: 30 August 2024