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The Physicians Committee nonprofit promotes preventive medicine, conducts clinical research, and encourages higher standards in education and research.
Washington, D.C.
Joined May 2009
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Big news from the National Institutes of Health! . At today’s FDA–NIH Workshop on Reducing Animal Testing, NIH Deputy Director @NKleinstreuer made clear that the future of biomedical science is human-relevant and animal-free. Dr. Kleinstreuer announced that, going forward, all
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The Physicians Committee and @InSphero are excited to launch the 2025 cycle of the HUMAIN Awards. This opportunity will support five scientists or research teams in accelerating the use of human-specific, nonanimal methods. Application deadline: July 21, 2025 . Apply now:.
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A breakthrough: For the first time, lab-grown mini-organs (heart & liver) now include blood vessel networks. This allows them to grow larger and work like real human tissues, ideal for safer drug testing and disease studies. Read more:
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New survey: 60% of U.S. adults wrongly think plant-based eating is more expensive. Research shows a low-fat vegan diet can cut grocery costs by 20%. Let’s bust the myth:
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Looking to lower blood sugar naturally?. Dr. Vanita Rahman of the Physicians Committee shares science-backed ways to support healthy glucose levels like walking after meals, eating mindfully, and limiting dietary fat. Consistent habits can lead to lasting improvement.
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This Star Tribune letter to the editor offers a powerful reminder: Outdated animal labs don’t just harm animals—they harm students, too. The emotional toll can last a lifetime. We’re grateful to see this growing support for modern, compassionate science.
A new Star Tribune letter to the editor echoes my concerns about outdated animal labs at Macalester. The harm doesn't stop at the lab rat—it can stay with students for life. Read the letter to the editor:
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Rewilding in action 🌱 Judy Puncochar is restoring 152 acres of Nebraska farmland with native plants—supported by a #ConvertToCrops grant from the Physicians Committee.
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Celebrate the 4th with colorful, feel-good food! . Our fave plant-based mains, sides, and sweet summer treats are all in one place: . #FourthofJuly
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Using machine learning technology, researchers developed a bedside system to predict the likelihood that a patient with suspected sepsis will worsen. This technology will help health care providers identify patients who need intensive care and specific interventions more quickly,.
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“It pains me to learn that Brown oversees one of the last emergency med programs still killing animals.” . Mena Suvari and PCRM just offered Brown $25K to replace pigs in training with simulators that mimic human anatomy.
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A low-fat vegan diet reduces acid load—and helps people with type 1 diabetes lose weight without calorie restrictions, new research finds. #Diabetes #PlantBased .
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In this powerful episode of One Healthy World, Dr. Gemma Newman and “The Weight Loss Champion” Chuck Carroll explore how nutrition can create better outcomes for those living with type 1 diabetes. Watch Now:
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The National Institutes of Health (NIH) continues to fund primate research for infectious diseases with hundreds of millions annually despite a long history of failure. The Physicians Committee is urging the NIH to stop funding failed models and move to organ chips, AI, and.
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ScienMag wrote about our ICNM conference, where top experts in nutrition and medicine gather to share the latest research on diet, chronic disease, and more! .
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At the Physicians Committee, we celebrate diversity—on our plates and in our communities! 🌈 This Pride Month, eat the rainbow: the more colorful your plate, the more nutrients you get. #PrideMonth #PowerPlate
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Congratulations to Elizabeth Baker, JD, on her new role supporting the replacement of animals in research and testing at NIH! . Elizabeth has been a fierce advocate for human-relevant science during her years at the Physicians Committee. We’re so proud and excited for what is
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RT @DrNealBarnard: Worried about soy and testosterone? Don't be. A meta-analysis of 50+ studies shows soy doesn’t lower T or harm fertility….
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How can diet and lifestyle reduce breast cancer risk? . In a new interview with Contemporary OB/GYN, Dr. Neal Barnard breaks down the AMA’s new prevention-focused policy. Read more:
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RT @DrNealBarnard: Macalester College is still using and killing live animals in the psychology classroom, in experiments that have been st….
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The Physicians Committee is urging the National Institute on Aging to move beyond animal tests and prioritize human-relevant aging research.
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