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Campaigning for a future where no animals are harmed in the name of science, and scientific progress is advanced through animal-free research methods.
Opinions expressed by guests in the AFSA podcast are their own and independent of AFSA.
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Episode 28: Bold and Brave: The Stories and Strategies Behind Animal Rising's Fight Against Animal Testing
Join Dr. Dana Kolsky on the AFSA podcast as she delves into the world of animal rights activism with Nathan McGovern from Animal Rising. Discover insights into their controversial campaigns against…
Episode 27: The Hidden Truth: How Australians Really Feel About Animal Testing
In this episode of the AFSA Podcast, Dr. Dana Kolsky and Dr. Elena Schaller unravel the findings of our 2025 national opinion poll on animal testing in Australia. Commissioned by AFSA and conducted…
Episode 26: The Psychology of Animal Research: An Ethical Reckoning
In this engaging episode of the AFSA Podcast, we are joined by Dr. Lawrence Hansen, a distinguished neuropathologist and advocate for animal-free research. We delve deep into the issues of animal…
Episode 25: Compassion Over Cruelty: Dr Faraz Harsini on Empowering the Next Generation to be Animal Advocates
In this episode of the AFSA Podcast, we speak with Dr. Faraz Harsini, a leading voice in animal rights and biomedical engineering. The conversation dives deep into Dr. Harsini's inspiring journey…
Episode 24: Discovering Non-Animal Methodologies in Research with Dr. Susi Seibt
This episode of the AFSA podcast features Dr. Susi Seibt, an expert in microfluidics and science communication. Dr. Susi walks us through the revolutionary advancements in non-animal research methods…
Episode 23: Rehoming Animals From Research
In this episode, Rachel welcomes Paula Wallace, Founder and Director of the Liberty Foundation Australia to discuss the inspiring mission of her organisation. Liberty Foundation is at the forefront…
Episode 22: Nicole Groch Discusses Cruelty-Free Beauty
Nicole Groch, Australian Programs Manager at Cruelty Free International and a vegan hair and makeup artist, shares insights on ending animal testing globally, the rigorous Leaping Bunny certification…
Episode 21: Animal-Free Surgical Training with Andrew Costello
Andrew Costello, Strategic Consultant to the International Medical Robotics Academy (IMRA) discusses the benefits of non-animal surgical training methods and outlines IMRA's world-leading training…
Episode 20: Maddie Krasno shares an insider perspective of primate research
Maddie holds a master’s degree in Humane Education and has worked in animal protection for over a decade. During her undergraduate education, Maddie worked for two years at UW-Madison’s Harlow…
Episode 19: A conversation with Dr Pandora Pound, author of 'The Rat Trap'.
Dr Pandora Pound is Research Director at the Safer Medicines Trust. Dr Pound has written numerous influential papers on the scientific drawbacks of using animals as models for humans. Her newly…
Episode 18: Savita Nutan Founder of Medicine Without Cruelty
Savita Nutan is a science communicator, educator and former researcher who founded Medicine Without Cruelty in the UK. We interviewed her for the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast all about why…
Episode 17: Animal Law Expert Sarah Margo: "This Space Feels Hopeful"
Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Sarah Margo, an expert in animal law on her perspective of the failings of the Australian regulatory system surrounding animals in…
Episode 16: Clinical Researcher Nisha Narang: On ending animal-derived medical products
Animal-Free Science Advocacy CEO Rachel Smith interviews Nisha Narang, the CEO and founder of Leorah Clinical, a clinical research company with the mission is to bring sustainable, animal…
Episode 15: Dr Hugo Morandini: A vision for clinical neuroscience without animals
Animal-Free Science Advocacy speaks with member and clinical neuroscience researcher Dr Hugo Morandini about his research and reflections on the use of animals in research. Dr Hugo Morandini is a…
Episode 14: Dr Denise Russell: Are Animal Ethics Committees effective?
Animal-Free Science Advocacy interviews Dr Denise Russell, an academic and independent researcher who specialises in animal ethics about her research on the effectiveness of animal ethics…
Episode 13: Rosemary Lavin: "What I've learned over 50 years as an animal advocate"
Rosemary has spent the vast majority of her life fighting for animals in a personal and professional capacity. In this podcast she speaks with Animal-Free Science Advocacy about what she has learned…
Episode 11: Living with a life-threatening illness and remaining opposed to animal experimentation
Would you support animal experimentation if you were diagnosed with a life threatening illness?In this episode of the Animal-Free Science Advocacy podcast, we chat with HRA supporter Belinda who is a…
Episode 10: The questionable ethics behind forced smoke inhalation research
For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions.This led to the development of our report: "Optimising…
Episode 9: Why we need to transition away from forced inhalation tests
For several years, Animal-Free Science Advocacy has been closely monitoring the use of forced inhalation studies in Australian Institutions.This led to the development of our report: "Optimising…
Episode 12: Animal-free alternatives to cruel animal dissection in Australian schools
In this podcast, learn about the practice of dissection in Australian high schools, the alternatives available, and what educators can do to transition to cruelty-free teaching methods.Animal-Free…
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