Animal research, even when scrupulously regulated and performed with the upmost care and kindness, remains an ongoing ethical conundrum for many, including myself. I am a lover of animals, big and small.
However, I would not be alive today without the fruits of animal model research. I was diagnosed with epilepsy when I was a young child and have lived with this disorder my entire life. I rely on basic research, specifically animal model research, for new anti-seizure drugs and other novel treatments. The fruits of animal research continue to improve my life and the lives of other epilepsy patients daily.
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About the Contributor
Christin Godale is a doctoral candidate in the Neuroscience Graduate Program at the University of Cincinnati.
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