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Animals in Research Harassment Testimony

The Society for Neuroscience (SfN) continues its efforts to protect and support researchers who come under attack from animal rights activists. SfN’s Committee on Animals in Research (CAR) as well as NIH officials are engaged in a shared effort to shift the current institutional culture to be more supportive/protective of researchers working with animal models, particularly nonhuman primates. The information collected in this anonymous survey will be compiled into a single document and shared with officials at NIH. This survey should take no longer than 10 minutes to complete. 

If you have any questions, concerns, or would like to discuss further, please contact advocacy@sfn.org. 
1.Is your research NIH-supported?
2.Have you ever been targeted by animal rights activists for using animals in your research?
3.Please describe the harassment you've faced.
4.Please describe the effects of the harassment on your research endeavors and career progression.
5.Please describe the consequences of the harassment on your emotional and mental health.
6.Are you aware of any articles or editorials on stories of researchers coming under attack? If so, please provide a link to the story.
7.Can you estimate the number of students at every level of training who may change career focus or tracks due to this kind of harassment?
8.Please provide any additional information you would like SfN to be aware of.
9.Please upload any documentation you would like SfN to be aware of.
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10.There have been some observations about the demographics of researchers who have come under attack in recent time. Please indicate if you identify with a historically marginalized community such as Black or African American, Hispanic or Latino/a/x, and Native American/Indigenous peoples and/or non-male.