Our position on animal research

A view of the backs of four Cancer Research UK supporters with their arms around each other
Thousands of people are alive today thanks to research. Animal studies have played an important part in this progress.

Professor KJ Patel, Chief Scientist at Cancer Research UK

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Cancer Research UK is a member of the Association of Medical Research Charities (AMRC) and endorses the AMRC's position on the use of animals in medical research. All AMRC member charities support this principle, as outlined in this statement.

We are a signatory to the Concordat on Openess on Animal Research which sets out how organisations report the use of animals in scientific, medical and veterinary research in the UK.

We have also made a committment with funders across Europe towards ensuring responsible research involving animals.