PETA India Advocates for Human-Relevant Research at One Health Annual Conference at Guru Nanak Dev University.
The One Health Annual Conference 2026 brought together experts, researchers, policymakers, and practitioners at Guru Nanak Dev University (GNDU) in Amritsar on 9 and 10 October to explore the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health. Organised by the One Health India Organization in collaboration with GNDU, the conference provided a platform for interdisciplinary dialogue, scientific exchange, and policy discussions aimed at addressing pressing health challenges. Dr. Anjana Aggarwal, Scientist and Research Policy Advisor, PETA India, delivered a talk titled “Modernising Biomedical Research and Regulatory Policies to Advance Human Health.” Her presentation highlighted the scientific limitations of animal-based research and highlighted emerging non-animal methods and regulatory developments supporting their wider adoption.
Experiments on animals fail to reliably predict human responses because of biological differences between species. Modern research approaches, including human-cell-based methods, organoids, organ-on-chip technologies, and computational models, offer superior opportunities to improve the relevance of biomedical research to human health. Embracing these innovative approaches can help advance scientific progress while replacing experiments on animals.
PETA India advocates for a transition towards modern, human-relevant research through its Research Modernisation Deal. This initiative calls for a coordinated strategy to modernise research, prioritise advanced non-animal methods, improve regulatory policies, and ensure that scientific innovation delivers meaningful benefits for human health.
The conference’s framework recognises that human, animal, and environmental health are interconnected. Discussions spanning public health, zoonotic diseases, antimicrobial resistance, environmental health, and biomedical innovation underscored the importance of collaboration across scientific and policy disciplines.
PETA India remains committed to encouraging the adoption of scientifically advanced, non-animal research methods. By supporting modern research methods and stronger regulatory frameworks, India has an opportunity to advance biomedical science while reducing animal suffering.
Join PETA India in calling for a modern, human-relevant approach to biomedical research. Learn more about the Research Modernisation Deal and how India can help shape a future in which scientific progress benefits humans without harming animals.
