Keerthana Rajesh earned a NAVS Humane Science Award for her animal-free research on oral mucositis by using cell-based techniques for cancer care. Keerthana is now studying Biomedical Engineering at Johns Hopkins. NAVS is proud to invest in the next wave of humane scientists.

Happy International Animal Rights Day! We at NAVS are so grateful for all of those who choose to use their voice to help the voiceless, and for those who never stop pushing for a more humane world. #EndAnimalTesting #AnimalRights #InternationalAnimalRightsDay

As temps drop, remember compassion knows no season. Just as we seek warmth, animals deserve protection too. This winter, let's commit to kindness for all living beings. Stay warm, stay safe, stay compassionate.

Looking for meaningful holiday gifts? Visit the NAVS store today! Order now to get your purchases delivered in time for the holidays. Shop with purpose and spread compassion this season. https://t.co/uRoOIx8uWN

At ISEF, NAVS recognized Willa Grace Olsen with the Humane Science Award for studying how different chemicals affect river otter behavior using wildlife cameras. Her noninvasive approach shows compassion and scientific rigor can go hand in hand. Learn more:

THANK YOU for an incredible Giving Tuesday! Because of your generosity, real change is happening: animals are closer to freedom, and science is closer to compassion. Missed it? There's still time to make a difference: https://t.co/7NYSAuiRfd

In labs right now: Thousands suffer in silence, known merely as numbers. Your support this Giving Tuesday can be their lifeline. Your compassion can help change their stories – and change science forever. Be the change. Give now: https://t.co/7NYSAuiRfd

UK announces roadmap to phase out animal testing faster. £75M funding to accelerate alternative methods. This plan includes actionable details and clear deadlines, making it a benchmark for the US to aim for and replicate. Read more: https://t.co/1Lv0QOqp4z #EndAnimalTesting

Squid the cat spent his entire life suffering behind lab doors. His heartbreaking story is why our work matters. This Giving Tuesday, help us bring animals like him into the loving lives they deserve. Give today to change a life: https://t.co/7NYSAuiRfd

Where Are They Now: Ralph Lawton, two-time NAVS Humane Science Award winner at ISEF, is now pursuing an MD/PhD at Harvard. His early research on e-cigarettes using human cell models shaped his approach to complex health questions. This is why investing in young scientists

Happy Thanksgiving to you and those dear to you! Today we are grateful to have such a dedicated and passionate group of supporters that stand with us on behalf of those who are powerless. We will continue to work together until every lab is empty.

The CDC is phasing out nonhuman primate research, but hundreds of animals are at risk of euthanasia. We're supporting sanctuary organizations to give these primates the care they deserve. Ask the CDC to send the monkeys to sanctuary in our Advocacy Center now:

Giving Tuesday is one week away but compassion can't wait for the calendar. Animals suffering in labs need our help now. Your early gift creates a future where discovery never costs innocent lives. Give early. Give hope. https://t.co/7NYSAuiRfd

30,000 Monkeys in Our Backyard is now available. The new documentary from Species Unite, produced by NAVS, examines Bainbridge, Ga., pushing back against a proposed nonhuman primates (NHPs) breeding facility. Watch: https://t.co/B7uROsEzIe

When Vedant Lakkundi won the 1st Place NAVS Humane Science Award at ISEF in 2023, he asked: ‘Can we do this without harming animals?’ Now at USC, he's developing organoid models and using AI to study aging without animal testing. Learn more about our Humane Science Award here:

Esther Neonatal Kitten Alliance in Asheville, NC shares their gratitude after Hurricane Helene: "Thanks to NAVS and supporters nationwide for helping us through weeks without power, water, or connectivity. Our community is healing, and we're so grateful for the support." Learn

Major win: Ridglan Farms, 2nd largest U.S. breeder of dogs for research, is shutting down its beagle breeding operation. 2,500 dogs must be placed by July 2026. Persistent advocacy works. The future of science is animal free. Learn more about our impact in advocacy:

A new Nature commentary urges the research community to adopt alternatives to animal testing. Organoids, 3D cell systems, and computational models provide better data, but barriers remain. At NAVS, we champion ethical science that advances compassion and innovation. Read more:

Meet Sowmya Sankaran, 2024 NAVS Humane Science Award winner. She developed drone technology to monitor endangered wildlife without disturbing animals, proving that compassionate science drives real innovation. Learn more about the award here: https://t.co/qHjULdgNP9

Today, we want to celebrate the cats we love - and advocate for those still waiting to be free from labs. Share any photos or stories you have below! #CatLife #EndAnimalTesting