Organ chips made from NASA astronauts’ own cells just returned to Earth with Artemis II—offering new insights into space health and disease research. 🚀 www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

Simply Plant-Based by Dr. Vanita Rahman is on sale for $13 April 12-18. Spring clean your diet with whole food, plant-based recipes built to last. Check out our YouTube this week for three recipes from the book. pcrm1.ultracartstore.com/shop/product...

"Chicken ick" is real, and there may be a good reason for it. Tests found evidence of fecal contamination in 48% of chicken products sampled from U.S. grocery stores. Read the full blog: www.pcrm.org/news/blog/ch...

Organ donation after circulatory death has jumped from 2% of donors in 2000 to 49% in 2025. Researchers say this growth, along with better preservation techniques, may reduce the perceived need for transplanting animal organs into humans. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

Rochester declared April 2026 Longevity and Vitality Awareness Month, and I couldn't be more honored to be part of it. Sharing this moment with Mayor Kim Norton and AMA President Dr. Bobby Mukkamala at the Community of Wellness Symposium & Gala means the world.

Swapping meat and dairy for plant-based foods cut diet-related greenhouse gas emissions by 35% in a new clinical trial, the equivalent of eliminating 600 miles of driving per year. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

The future of public health is human-based research. In honor of #NPHW, we’re spotlighting how the Physicians Committee is transforming research to be more predictive, inclusive, and responsive to the real needs of people. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Learn from the scientists shaping the future of research. The Summer Immersion brings together experts from NIH, FDA, Johns Hopkins, Stanford, and more to explore human-based, nonanimal methods. 📍 June 15-18 🎓 Tuition-free ⏳ Apply by April 24 Learn More at SummerImmersion.org

Whether you arrived by car or unexpected teleportation, roadside diners have more plant-based options than you might think. We rounded up some simple, practical choices. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

We are saddened to share the passing of Dr. John Pippin, a longtime advocate for animals and member of the Physicians Committee family. His work helped advance more ethical, human-relevant science. Read more about his life and legacy: obits.dallasnews.com/us/obituarie...

Behind the Easter bunny image is a different reality. Rabbits in U.S. labs are restrained, surgically altered, and used in experiments that could be done ethically in humans. It’s time for better science. 👉 act.pcrm.org/eGYup_OqZECi...

The Physicians Committee has filed a legal petition urging the USDA to require colorectal cancer warning labels on processed meat products like bacon, deli meat, and hot dogs. These products are classified as carcinogenic to humans and linked to colorectal cancer. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

Proceedings from the International Conference on Nutrition in Medicine are now available, highlighting how dietary interventions can support prevention and care across conditions like cancer and Alzheimer’s disease. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

The next generation of science starts here. Join a tuition-free, award-winning program exploring human-based research methods. Plus, receive hands-on training, career development, and a global community of scientists. 📍 June 15-18 ⏳ Apply by April 24 SummerImmersion.org

Easter, but make it plant-based 🌷🐣 Egg-free recipes + fresh spring dishes to help you celebrate with flavor and compassion: www.pcrm.org/news/eggless...

The Physicians Committee is calling on the NIH to turn congressional directives into action by increasing protections for cephalopods used in research, prohibiting funding for wasteful animal tests, and prioritizing human-based research methods. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Healthy food can help you save money. 💸🌱 Our Healthy Food Makes Cents classes are teaching people how to cut grocery costs while improving their health with simple, plant-based meals. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

What people don’t know can impact their health. A new poll found 45% of Americans are unaware that processed meat increases colorectal cancer risk—and most aren’t hearing it from their doctors. Here’s what the data shows: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

The NIH has committed to prioritizing human-based research. We are urging NIMH to align with that commitment and redirect funding toward methods that actually reflect human biology. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Future doctors: Want to learn how nutrition can transform patient care? Apply for a fully funded scholarship to attend ICNM and learn from top experts in nutrition & medicine. Scholarship covers registration, meals, lodging + travel stipend. Deadline: April 15, 2026 → lnkd.in/ekC645N5

Ready to build healthier habits? 🌱 Check out upcoming Food for Life classes this April—offered online and in person. Learn how plant-based nutrition supports your health and take away practical, everyday tools. Find a class near you: PCRM.org/Good-Nutrition/Plant-Based-Diets/FFL/Classes

The Physicians Committee has worked for years to end monkey experiments at OHSU. Now negotiations are underway to transition the Oregon National Primate Research Center to a sanctuary. Emily Talkington explains why the science supports it. oregoncapitalchronicle.com/2026/03/18/t...

Colorectal cancer affects so many families, but the encouraging news is that your plate is one of the most powerful tools you have to often prevent it. This March, nourish your colon the same way you care for the rest of your health.

Dr. Cristina Müller is a 2025 #HUMAINAward winner advancing human-specific in vitro research at ETH Zurich & PSI. Her work supports more predictive, ethical science—without animal experiments. 🎥 Watch her story below. #HumanRelevantResearch #NAMs #NonanimalMethods www.pcrm.org/HUMAINaward

NIH announced a $150M investment in human-based research to reduce animal use. This is an important step forward. We appreciate @NIHDirector_Jay highlighting this shift and echo @Robert_Aderholt: Reducing animal use shouldn’t be controversial. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

We’re excited to welcome Melanie D.G. Kaplan, author of Lab Dog, as the featured speaker at the 2026 Summer Immersion Welcome Event. Her book tells the story of Hammy, a beagle rescued from a breeding facility that supplied dogs to laboratories. Join us June 15-18 SummerImmersion.org

Macalester College still uses and kills rats in psychology courses even though most universities replaced animal labs years ago. Students don’t support this. 83% say animals shouldn’t be used when alternatives exist. Take Action: act.pcrm.org/xIh36Z8m5k2h...

This #BrainAwarenessWeek, join us in championing human-based brain research that uses patient data and human cells to unlock lifesaving treatments more effectively than animals. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

The Physicians Committee engaged with the National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences at the National Institutes of Health on strategies to expand human based research. Experts shared recommendations to strengthen support for nonanimal research methods. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Scientists developed a patient-derived organoid model to study endometriosis. These 3D models, grown from patient tissue, allow researchers to study how the disease develops and responds to hormones in a human-based system. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

After years of pressure from the Physicians Committee and our allies, Brown University has stopped killing animals to train emergency medicine doctors. Learn more about this victory: act.pcrm.org/a/victory-br...

Daniel M. Dawley, MD, a Physicians Committee member, explains in The Courier how lifestyle choices such as tobacco use, diet, physical activity, and weight can affect cancer risk. Healthy habits may help lower the risk. Read the full column: thecourier.com/news/788599/...

Brown University has stopped using pigs in emergency medicine training after years of pressure from our physicians, supporters, and allies. Training methods based on human anatomy are safer and more effective and were already used by most emergency medicine programs. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

Today, we delivered petitions from more than 100,000 supporters to the new president of Wayne State University. We’re asking him to end the deadly, useless dog experiments that began 35 years ago. Joining us were people from across Michigan and state Sen. Dayna Polehanki. www.pcrm.org/waynestate.

We’re grateful for the opportunity to reach so many people with expert health and nutrition information. If you haven’t subscribed already, check out our YouTube channel for evidence-based insights from doctors, dietitians, and health experts. 🔗 www.youtube.com/@PhysiciansC...

The future of chronic disease prevention includes nutrition. At ICNM 2026, experts will present and discuss the latest research shaping evidence-based care — from heart health to cognitive health. Aug. 13-15 | Washington, D.C. PCRM.org/ICNM

Meet 2025 #HUMAINAward winner Dr. Veronica Zingales (University of Valencia). Her work uses human-specific, nonanimal research models—helping generate more relevant data to protect human health. Watch her story and learn how human-relevant science is shaping the future. 🎥 #NonanimalMethods

Wild macaques, songbirds, and even octopuses are used in medical research despite major species differences limiting relevance to human health. On #WorldWildlifeDay, we’re calling for a shift to human-based methods that protect wild species and advance better science. www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Someone said veggies are unhealthy? 🚩 Science—and common sense—says otherwise. A plant-based diet supports long-term health and lowers disease risk. #PlantBased

New month, new opportunities to elevate your health 🌿 Check out March Food for Life classes—available online and in person in communities worldwide. www.pcrm.org/good-nutriti...

A Physicians Committee/Morning Consult poll shows that almost half of U.S. adults are unaware that processed meat consumption is linked with increased risk of type 2 diabetes. Many also lack clarity about red meat and health outcomes. www.pcrm.org/news/news-re...

A human lung-on-a-chip model helped scientists study influenza infection and antiviral responses in human lung tissue. This human-relevant tool may improve how respiratory diseases and treatments are tested before human trials without using animals. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

Higher red meat intake was associated with a 24 to 49% higher risk of type 2 diabetes in a large study. Replacing one daily serving with legumes, nuts, or seeds was linked with lower risk. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

A major milestone for science and for monkeys! After years of advocacy, violations, legislative action, and public pressure, OHSU’s board voted to open the path toward ending primate experiments at ONPRC and transitioning toward sanctuary. Learn how we got here: www.pcrm.org/news/good-sc...

Plant-Based Canes hosted a plant-forward nutrition event at the University of Miami, sponsored by the Physicians Committee. More than 150 students and faculty attended to learn about microbiome research, fiber intake, and practical plant-based meal ideas. Read more: news.miami.edu/stories/2026...

Research shows similar growth patterns through age 2 for infants born into vegan and omnivorous families. Early weight differences were no longer present by 24 months. Read more: www.pcrm.org/news/health-...

Researchers developed a human-based model of the alveolus—where air passes from the lungs into the blood while breathing—that can improve our understanding of highly infectious respiratory diseases like tuberculosis. Learn more: www.pcrm.org/news/innovat...

We’re proud to spotlight HUMAIN Award winner Kristin Schüler and her team led by João Carlos Silva. Her project, WOAH-Pause, uses advanced 3D human cell models to study why osteoarthritis worsens after menopause—without relying on animal experiments. Learn more: youtu.be/cjMSmjL7hgQ

Farmers are transitioning away from animal agriculture with support from the Physicians Committee’s Convert to Crops program. On Your Call, host Rose Aguilar explores how the program works and what it means for farmers and food systems. Listen to the episode: www.kalw.org/show/your-ca...

Interested in learning more about NAMs? Apply for the 2026 Summer Immersion on Innovative Approaches in Science — a free four-day event (June 15–18, Baltimore) focused on in vitro, in chemico, and in silico methods. Travel awards available. Apply by 4/3. app.oxfordabstracts.com/stages/80243...