Animal Testing Perspective

Biomedical research (or experimental medicine), in general is known as medical research, and is basic research, applied research, or translational research conducted to aid and support the body of knowledge in the field of medicine.

Biomedical research comprises of three main categories:

• The scientific investigation required to understand the underlying life processes which affect disease and human well-being, including such areas as cellular and molecular bases of diseases, genetics, immunology.
• The study of specific diseases and conditions (mental or physical), including detection, cause, prophylaxis, treatment and rehabilitation of persons.
• The design of methods, drugs and devices used to diagnose, support and maintain the individual during and after treatment for specific diseases or conditions.

A full list of such activities includes clinical trials and laboratory investigations, the study of exposure to environmental agents and various behavioural hazards.