Resources & Archives Reaching New, Ever-growing Audiences (Summer 2000) — As part of World Week for Animals in Labs, NEAVS hosted two groundbreaking speakers to help spread the anti-vivisection message and educate the public. Ray Greek, MD, president of Americans for Medical Advancement (AFMA), a non-profit organization, presented a thorough and far-reaching scientific argument for abandoning the archaic practice of experimentation and testing of drugs on animals, and the dangers inherent in then attempting to extrapolate the results to human animals. "Animal experiments are not only not necessary for the advancement of human health; they are also in fact a hindrance," said Greek. He cited the vested financial interests of the deep-pocketed biomedical research industry as responsible for keeping animal experimentation alive. Due to NEAVS' extensive outreach and promotion, the traditional audience of animal advocates, vegetarians, and like-minded individuals was joined by newcomers including epidemiologists, animal experimenters, and scientists. "This 'blended' and extended audience was especially gratifying," said NEAVS President Dr. Theodora Capaldo, "since NEAVS is always seeking to engage in discussion with those who are genuinely willing to hear the anti-vivisection message, perhaps for the first time." An extensive Q & A session and a vegan reception at the NEAVS office followed. Dr. Greek also signed book plates for attendees to place in copies of his new book, Sacred Cows and Golden Geese: The Human Cost of Experiments on Animals. Co-authored with his wife, veterinarian Jean Swingle Greek, the book is available by order through the NEAVS office. Back to UPDATE 2000 Series, Vol. 1, No. 2 Summer mainpage.