Neal D. Barnard

Advances in medical science such as new drugs or therapies undergo rigorous testing on animal and human subjects before they are offered to the general public. While many allege that animal and human experimentation is necessary to ensure the safety of new products, Neal D. Barnard argues that the inherent uncertainty and often unscrupulous procedures of such testing often endanger its subjects. Barnard maintains that the risks posed by human experimentation outweigh its potential benefits. Barnard is a physician and president of the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine, a nonprofit organization that promotes preventive medicine, broader access to health care, and higher ethical standards in medical research.

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