The Academy was established in 1998 to promote medical science across traditional disciplinary boundaries. It is the only body representing the interests of the whole spectrum of academic medicine and related medical sciences, and spans, not only clinical academic medicine, but also veterinary surgery, dentistry, laboratory science and medical and nursing care. There are now more than five hundred Academy Fellows.
British Pharmacological Society
The British Pharmacological Society, including its Clinical Pharmacology Section, is the professional association for pharmacologists in the UK. The objects of the Society are to assist, promote and encourage research in pharmacology; provide a forum for the presentation of pharmacology; and promote and encourage the education and training of pharmacologists.
The British Psychological Society, founded in 1901, incorporated under the Companies Act in 1941 and incorporated by Royal Charter in 1965, exists to promote the advancement of the study of psychology and its applications, and to maintain high standards of professional education and conduct. Its Scientific Affairs Board maintains a Standing Advisory Committee for the Welfare of Animals in Psychology, which advises the Board on all aspects of the use of animals by psychologists.
Federation of European Cancer Societies
FECS is a federation of societies, each with a membership of individuals who are professional practitioners of cancer research, treatment, and care, and who are committed to working together in the fight against cancer.
The Institute of Biology is the independent and charitable organisation charged by Royal Charter to represent UK biology and biologist. With some 16 600 members and 76 specialist affiliated societies, the Institute provides the authoritative voice for British biology.
Laboratory Animal Science Association (LASA)
The Laboratory Animal Science Association of the United Kingdom is concerned with all aspects of welfare, care and best practice in use of animals in science. LASA works to advance knowledge in these areas and promote refinement of scientific procedures.
National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs)
Established by the UK Government in 2004, the National Centre for the Replacement, Refinement and Reduction of Animals in Research (NC3Rs) is a scientific organisation which provides innovative solutions to replace animals in research with non-animal alternatives, to reduce the number of animals used in experiments, and to minimise suffering and improve welfare by refinement of husbandry and procedures (the 3Rs). The Centre funds high-quality 3Rs research, organises workshops and symposia to disseminate and advance the 3Rs, and develops 3Rs information resources and guidelines.
Physiology is a key life science and is essential to the progress of medicine and biomedical sciences. Today, physiology plays a crucial role in relating molecules and cells to the function of tissues and organs, and ultimately to the whole body. The Physiological Society was founded in 1876 and throughout its history the Society's primary objectives have remained the same - that is, to promote the advancement of physiology;to facilitate communication between physiologists and with other scientists; and to provide an interface between research, education, government and the general public.
RDS - Understanding Animal research in Medicine
The RDS represents medical researchers in the public and political debate about animal experimentation. We seek to promote a greater public understanding of why animals are used in medical research and the high standards of laboratory animal welfare that are required in the UK.