“When we save animals, we save ourselves.” This week’s episode features a timely and important conversation with Dr. Aysha Akhtar, the President and CEO of the Center for Contemporary Sciences. She is a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Animal Ethics, author, and Tedx Speaker. Today, she and Kathy discuss:

• Dr. Akhtar’s connection to animals, beginning with a beloved dog named Sylvester 
• The connection between animal agriculture and pandemics, including the current COVID-19 pandemic
• The history of animal experimentation and the lack of regulations in the field today
• The ineffectiveness of testing drugs and medications on animals
• Alternative testing methods, including “Human Organs on a Chip,” that are researched and supported by the CCS

To follow the CCS and Dr. Akhtar’s work on social media, you can find them on Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter.

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