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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

Researchers funded by The Humane Research Trust are working at The University of Reading to improve treatments for people with respiratory diseases. We’re helping researchers develop better ways to understand disease and improve treatments.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

🐾 Happy World Animal Day! 💙 We’re proud to have Chris Packham supporting the work of The Humane Research Trust. By funding human-relevant research, we’re working towards a future where better science means less reliance on animals. Find out more about THRTand donate at: ow.ly/PUXg50ZTplT

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Last year, 710,000 animals were used for basic research in British laboratories. There has to be a better way. Every pound we raise goes towards supporting scientists developing human-relevant, animal-free approaches to medical research. Find out more about THRT: ow.ly/Ggya50ZTpmu

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

🎗️ This Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, we're shining a light on research into ependymoma – a rare cancer of the brain and spinal cord that primarily affects children. Read about the research: ow.ly/IoTp50ZQTFP #ChildhoodCancerAwarenessMonth #Ependymoma

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

"Using intestinal organoids to study microbiota interactions allows us to investigate Crohn's disease using an animal-free approach. "I am proud to contribute to research that advances both human health and animal welfare." We're proud to support innovative, human-relevant research methods. 🔬💙

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

🧠 Understanding the human brain ultimately requires studying humans. Advances in technologies are allowing researchers to investigate brain function directly in people. That's why THRT supports innovative, human-based research that is helping to shape the future of medical science.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Introducing our new Research Fellow! 🔬 We’ve awarded a £450,000 Fellowship to Dr Minerva Bosch-Fortea to develop a fully human, animal-free model of leukaemia bone marrow. The research could reduce reliance on animal use by up to 80% 🧡 Read more: ow.ly/RR8A50ZJgwG #WorldLeukaemiaDay

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Human diseases are complex. Understanding and treating them requires research methods that reflect human biology as closely as possible. 🔬 That's why we fund innovative, animal-free research designed to improve human health while replacing the use of animals in medical science 💙

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

What if the future of medical research didn’t rely on animals? 🧡 Our new Humane Neuroscience Fund will support research into the links between the gut microbiome and conditions like Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s, without animal use. Donate: ow.ly/Y2K650ZFuYB

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

📈 Primates used in British labs rose by 15% in 2025. No animal should suffer in the name of science when better alternatives are available. We're committed to funding cutting-edge research that uses human-relevant methods instead of animals. We believe a future beyond animal testing is possible.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

The future of medical research is human-relevant, innovative and animal-free. By funding scientists developing cutting-edge alternatives to animal experimentation, we're helping to drive a more ethical approach to medical research. Read about our research projects: ow.ly/m46Y50ZCoL1

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2026

Want to make a difference? There are lots of ways you can support our work - from fundraising to sharing our posts and exploring our gift range. Every action helps us fund research that improves human health while reducing the need for animals in science. Discover 4 ways you can help 💙

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Research doesn't have to cost animals. Every day, scientists are developing innovative methods that can advance medical research without relying on animal experiments. We're proud to fund research that benefits humans and replaces animals. 🔬 Better science 🐾 Fewer animals 💙 A more humane future.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

We're proud to support pioneering, animal-free research at the University of Oxford. 💬 Dr Paul Holloway said: "By specifically supporting animal-free research, the Humane Research Trust is accelerating the development of technologies that allow scientists to study disease using human cells."

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Today is World Head and Neck Cancer Day. Did you know that head and neck cancer is the 8th most common cancer in the UK, with around 12,000 new cases diagnosed annually? We spoke to our funded researcher, Dr Nik Hodges, and shared 5 things you might not know. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/4fJGZij

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

We're looking for a new Chair of Trustees. Help shape the future of humane medical research. - Voluntary position - 1-3 hours a week Find out more: ow.ly/k3Et50ZpVQU

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Guinea pigs are beloved pets, yet thousands are used in research. In the UK, 2,693 procedures used guinea pigs in 2024. At THRT we fund human-relevant research to replace animal experiments. On World Guinea Pig Day, help create a future free from animal testing. Donate: bit.ly/4bwEDRn

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 15/07/2026

It's Social Media Giving Day💙 One post can raise awareness. One share can inspire action. One donation can help fund the future of medical research. We fund human-relevant research with the potential to replace animal experiments & improve human health outcomes Donate here: bit.ly/4bwEDRn

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Over 6,000 rabbits were experimented on in British laboratories in 2024 alone. That equates to nearly 120 new bunnies being subject to experimentation, every single week. ⁠ #RabbitAwarenessWeek

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

When people think about animal welfare, they often picture companion animals or wildlife. Laboratory animals are easier to forget. #UKWeekForTheAnimals is about remembering all animals - including those we rarely see.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 26/06/2026

This #BringYourDogToWorkDay, we'd like to introduce you to Bertie, one of our resident office dogs! 🐾⁠ ⁠ As we work towards a kinder world for all creatures, our furry colleagues remind us of the joy that animals bring into our lives.⁠ ⁠ #OfficeDogs

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 25/06/2026

Smaller charities tend to specialise in niche or under-funded areas. ⚠️ But when support is concentrated among a few very large charities, this kind of work is vulnerable. This #SmallCharityWeek, we'd like to thank those of you who support us - you're making an outsized difference!

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

⚠️ Mould poses a huge risk to our health. This #LoveYourLungsWeek we're proudly spotlighting research we're funding at The University of Manchester to tackle fungal respiratory infections. Read more about this project: humaneresearch.org.uk/research/tack…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 22/06/2026

📢 NEW FUNDING OPPORTUNITY. We're excited to be offering grant funding focused on the use of non-animal models to study the link between microbes and neurological conditions. To learn more, and to apply, visit ⤵️ ow.ly/wVc850Z4L6A

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 21/06/2026

This Global Motor Neurone Disease (MND) Awareness Day, we're proud to spotlight the cutting-edge research we're funding at The University of Edinburgh. Find out more: humaneresearch.org.uk/research/unde…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 18/06/2026

From the THRT archive! 📂 For decades, THRT has been challenging the scientific status quo - calling for research that is ethical, human-relevant and capable of delivering real medical progress without harming animals.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 17/06/2026

There’s less than two weeks left to enter our calendar photo competition! We welcome images of: 🐶 companion animals 🐱 animal friends 🦋 wildlife 👉 humaneresearch.org.uk/2027-animal-c…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

This #NationalAnimalRightsWeek we're thinking about our role in supporting animal welfare. At The Humane Research Trust, we don’t campaign for animal rights, we fund research to help make animal testing obsolete.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 11/06/2026

📢 Opportunity for UK medical researchers to join our scientific advisory panel! We welcome applicants from a range of backgrounds, including academics as well as scientists using in vitro models in the pharmaceuticals industry. View the full details: humaneresearch.org.uk/advisors-want…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 10/06/2026

📸 Calling all animal lovers! Our animal and wildlife photography competition is still open.🐾 Alongside celebrating the beauty of animals, the calendar raises vital funds for animal-free, human-relevant medical research. 👉 Enter here: humaneresearch.org.uk/2027-animal-c…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

When 'safe in preclinical testing' fails to predict human harm: the Vioxx case. If we want safer medicines, we need to look closely at animal‑based safety paradigms, and make use of human‑relevant approaches that better capture risks in humans.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

🎨 Creatives: we’re inviting you to design a t-shirt for our charity for a cash prize! The winning design will help spread the message that medical research doesn’t have to harm animals. Enter: humaneresearch.org.uk/t-shirt-desig…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 03/06/2026

There are a lot of myths about how and why animals are used in labs. That's why we've put together a clear, evidence‑based breakdown of the most common myths and the real facts behind them. Read more here: humaneresearch.org.uk/animal-resear…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 01/06/2026

🚨 In case you missed it: New whistleblower footage has been released showing the reality of animal testing inside UK labs. 👉 Watch the footage: www.animalaid.org.uk/news/breaking-… 📷 Photo credits: Animals Australia and Animal Aid

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 30/05/2026

A major new patient-based study has strengthened the link between multiple sclerosis and the Epstein-Barr virus. Progress for people with MS depends on research that reflects the real complexity of the human body. #WorldMSDay

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Huge study reveals how Epstein-Barr virus may cause multiple sclerosis

The Epstein-Barr virus seems to affect gene expression and cell signalling in a way that causes the autoimmune condition multiple sclerosis

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

This #StrokeAwarenessMonth, we’re highlighting THRT‑funded research at the University of Oxford to develop a human-relevant model of cerebral small vessel disease, a major cause of stroke. 🔗 humaneresearch.org.uk/research/a-ne…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 26/05/2026

Congratulations to the winners of our 'Name the dog' competition we hosted at Bramhall Duck Race last weekend! 🏆 🥇 Frank won our big dog teddy 🥈 Viv won our gift hamper g hamper of goodies from our shop Thanks to everyone who took part in the competition and helped us raise funds for our cause.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 25/05/2026

💚 A huge well done to supporter, Cheryl who took on the Jurassic Coast Challenge for humane research. Cheryl smashed her fundraising target, raising vital funds to support animal‑free, human‑relevant medical research. She's now upped her goal - show her support! 👇 ow.ly/SbvT50Z1Fqc

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

This #DementiaActionWeek we’re calling for a shift towards human‑relevant research that reflects the real complexity of dementia, and offers genuine hope to the people still waiting.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 21/05/2026

Exciting news! ✨ Our spring newsletter is now in the post to supporters. 🗞️ If you're not currently subscribed via post and would like to receive a copy, please do DM us.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 20/05/2026

It's a common misconception that the safety testing of potential medicines has to be done on animals. The UK gov confirms: 💬 "There is no legislation that mandates animal testing." 💬 "Data from a suitably validated model could be submitted in lieu of animal data." #ClinicalTrialsDay

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Our scientists at University of East Anglia (UEA) are recreating Crohn's disease in the lab, to study how gut cells interact with the surrounding microorganisms. humaneresearch.org.uk/research/croh… #CrohnsDiseaseDay

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 17/05/2026

We're here at Bramhall Duck Race today talking to the local community about our work! If you're local to us, please do pop down to the beautiful Bramhall park today to enjoy the festivities.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Enter our animal and wildlife photography competition! Nature guru and THRT patron Chris Packham will be judging the competition and picking the top 12 photos to feature in our 2026 calendar. ⏰ Entries close on Sunday 29 June at 23:59 humaneresearch.org.uk/2027-animal-c…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 13/05/2026

We had a great night at the Lush Prize awards, where our CEO Dr Alison Giles caught up with our patron Chris Packham. Congratulations to all of the prize winners and nominees. 👏🏻

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

Don't miss the Tissue & Cell Engineering Society (TCES) conference next month, where we're sponsoring a session on in vitro models. Last chance: registration closes Sunday 10 May. ⚠️ ➡️ blogs.brighton.ac.uk/tces2026/regis…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 11/05/2026

🧠 Think you know the truth about animal research in the UK? We’ve created a quick quiz to separate myth from fact. Test your knowledge, and let us know how you score! humaneresearch.org.uk/quiz-animal-r…

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 08/05/2026

Being kind to animals doesn’t mean giving up on medical progress. It means choosing better methods. This #BeKindToAnimalsWeek, we’re celebrating the scientists who prove that research can be both compassionate and effective.

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The Humane Research Trust CIO @humaneresearch.bsky.social · 05/05/2026

Since 2014, 29,643 procedures on macaques have been carried out in GB. “Like us” is not the same as human-relevant. #InternationalMacaqueWeek

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