Animal Models and New Approach Methodologies (NAMs)
July 30, 2025
NAMs are intended to expand our tools for modeling human biology and disease. While this field is rapidly evolving, the need for animal models remains since current alternative approaches cannot accurately replicate or model all biological and behavioral aspects of human disease. Importantly, animal models serve as vital in vivo controls for the validation and verification of emerging NAMs. NIH encourages researchers to use complementary approaches as appropriate to promote rigor and reproducibility in scientific studies. Contact the RRRC to see how we can assist with your animal needs as well as support your NAM experiments. 
