"...animal research is essential to tackling major 21st century health problems such as cancer and heart disease. Without the use of animals it would be impossible, in many cases, to develop drugs or any sort of medical treatment."

Professor Sir George Radda is the Former Chief Executive of the Medical Research Council.  Whilst in the post in 2002, he was quoted as saying:

"...animal research is essential to tackling major 21st century health problems such as cancer and heart disease.  Without the use of animals it would be impossible, in many cases, to develop drugs or any sort of medical treatment."

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Research Fields: Heart, lung & circulation, Disease characteristics, Cancer research(yes - 3 items)

Source: Professor Sir George Radda (required)
Word/phrase: Positive (required)
Medical Applications: Medicine(yes - 1 items)