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Causes: Arts & Culture, Biological & Life Sciences, Health, Medical Disciplines Research
Mission: Amp's mission is to protect society's investment in biomedical research through advocacy programs to build public appreciation for necessary and humane animal research. Amp also provides vital news, information & analysis to biomedical research stakeholders to ensure animal research continues to be available in scientists' quest for cures and treatments of disease.
Programs: Information services:our free email amp news digest unites the biomedical research community with important news,accurate analysis of current threats to research,and up-to-the moment issue awareness. Our updates and security advisories, presentations, media training and individual consultations offer stakeholders vital information for the protection of biomedical research resources.
raising voices: amp's raising voices-saving lives campaign ignites and nurtures public appreciation for the importance of biomedical research in scientists' quest for treatments and cures for people and animals. This includes development of innovative advocacy resources that reach new audiences via our website and social media, dvds, posters, presentations and exhibits illustrating the role of animal models in research.
michael d. Hayre fellowship in public outreach:amp's michael d. Hayre outreach fellows create and implement their own projects designed to inform their peers about the importance of animal-based research. Since 2008, amp has sponsored at least one fellow per year. Recent fellows were responsible for many enduring programs, including an influential researach advocacy blog, a resource website for veterinarians, and new ways to discuss animal research in classroom settings.