Animal Experiments: Research
The question
To ask the Secretary of State for Science, Innovation and Technology, with reference to the Policy paper: “Replacing animals in science: A strategy to support the development, validation and uptake of alternative methods”, published on 11 November 2025, what progress has she made in creating a preclinical translational models hub.
Answered by Kanishka Narayan
The delivery of the commitment to Create a preclinical translational models hub is led by the Medical Research Council (MRC).
The Preclinical translational models hub funding call to identify a host for the hub was launched on 2 March 2026 with decisions on this expected in July. The Hub is expected to commence work this year.
The Government will publish a delivery update, alongside key performance indicators on progress across all elements of the strategy, later in 2026.
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