Yes, for biology and other basic science classes. The University also uses a small number of animals in teaching health professionals how to do certain procedures, such as inserting a tracheal tube to provide assisted breathing. This means that health professionals do not have to make their first efforts on human patients. These animals are fully anesthetized and are not allowed to wake up following the procedure.

Does Emory conduct research involving animals?

Why use animals?

What kind of animals involved?

Where do these animals come from?

What kind of research is done?

How does the University assure such work is done humanely?

Does the University make efforts to use alternative methods whenever possible?

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