Replacing Animal Models: Science's Next Breakthrough

Animal testing remains critical to drug development. Although its use is declining, it is still widely required across many human and veterinary applications, underscoring both the challenges and opportunities for broader adoption of alternative approaches. AI, next-generation laboratories, and physiologically relevant models are redefining drug discovery and development workflows for the coming decade. The discussion explores how these innovations can accelerate the transition away from animal models–and what it will take to make them the new standard.