Resources & Archives NEAVS Marks World Week for Animals in Labs with Special Programs, National Speakers (Spring 2000) — Featuring nationally recognized speakers and authors, NEAVS is presenting special programs and events throughout April to mark World Week for Animals in Labs, April 23- 30. Ray Greek, MD, author, board-certified anesthesiologist, and pain management specialist, will present a free lecture on Saturday, April 1st, from 2 - 4 p.m. at the "Press Room" of the historic Omni Parker House, 60 School St., Boston. Using examples from the highly praised book which he co-authored with his wife, Sacred Cows and Golden Geese: The Harm to Humans from Experiments on Animals, Dr. Greek examines the dangers and limitations inherent in animal research - including hazards to human health. In her foreword, Dr. Jane Goodall writes: "... the authors use factual, scientific arguments to explain how... the infliction of suffering on animals in medical research is not a biomedical evil, necessary to save human lives, but a real betrayal of the scientific method ...and may actually be harmful to humans. [This book] should find a place in all libraries, including high school libraries." Dr. Greek instructed at two of the country's most prestigious medical schools and has published in several medical journals. He is well known and widely respected on the lecture circuit, and is an engaging medical authority as he presents his case. The public, especially NEAVS' friends and supporters, are invited to this dynamic and informative free program. Call NEAVS at 617-523-6020 x13 to reserve seating. Space is limited, so be sure to call today! NEAVS is also sponsoring Dr. Greek's talk to students at Tufts School of Veterinary Medicine on March 31 as part of our continuing emphasis on ethical veterinary education. As part of NEAVS' ongoing efforts to change the way veterinarians are educated nationally, and build on our success with Tufts Vet School locally, we are bringing a national veterinary education leader to the Boston area. On Saturday, April 15th, Lara Rasmussen, DVM, a Diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, will speak in a free program from 2 - 4 p.m. at the Harvard Divinity School, Sperry Room, 45 Francis Ave., Cambridge. There is free parking available for guests in the Andover Lot adjacent to the Divinity School. Dr. Rasmussen is a faculty member at the new Western University College of Veterinary Medicine in Pomona, CA. When the school opens its doors to its first class of students in the fall of 2001, it will be the first of the "new breed" of veterinary colleges that are totally committed to using animals only in ways that benefit the animals. As part of the college's precedent-setting plans, Dr. Rasmussen has developed a willed body program to obtain ethical-source cadavers for student use and is working with a manufacturer to develop anatomically precise animal models that simulate examinations of large animals such as horses and cows. Whether you are a vet student, or an individual who takes a companion animal for vet care, you will benefit from Dr. Rasmussen's talk. If you know of schools, colleges, or individuals interested in attending the talk, please let us know. Throughout the month, NEAVS will also be issuing a series of media advisories and Web site updates about ways to help animals in laboratories worldwide - along with some startling statistics about the industries and institutions that contribute to Boston's "Claim to Shame" as one of the country's vivisection capitals. Back to UPDATE 2000 Series, Vol. 1, No. 1 Spring mainpage.