In 1979, The National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR) was founded providing the unified voice for the scientific community on legislative and regulatory matters affecting laboratory animal research.

NABR has been the only national, non-profit organization solely dedicated to advocating sound public policy for ethical and essential animal research. NABR members rely on humane and responsible animal research to advance global human and animal health.

Their members include more than 360 universities, medical and veterinary schools, teaching hospitals, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, patient groups and academic and professional societies.