Dame Judi Dench announced as Patron of the Dr Hadwen Trust

Thursday, 11 November 2010 12:00 AM

Dame Judi Dench, who is a supporter of humane research, has been named as a Patron of the Dr Hadwen Trust (DHT), a charity that funds medical research which replaces the use of animals in experiments.

Through its work, the DHT funds projects which find practical and vital solutions to devastating human health problems and develop more human relevant approaches using modern methods that will benefit both people and animals. For 40 years, the DHT has funded ground-breaking research which has helped in the fight against diseases such as cancer, asthma and Alzheimer's disease to name a few. This year, the charity gave grants for research into epilepsy, bone disease in childhood leukaemia, brain cell imaging, nanotoxicity testing and abdominal pain studies.

Dame Judi Dench said: "Whilst medical research is essential in finding new ways of treating diseases and alleviating human suffering, charities such as the Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research show that it is possible to carry out research without the need for animal testing. In this modern world, new scientific approaches can and do make a real difference and I urge people to give their support to the Dr Hadwen Trust to achieve even more medical advancements without costing animal lives."

Kailah Eglington, Chief Executive of the Dr Hadwen Trust, commented: "We are thrilled to welcome Dame Judi Dench as a Patron of the charity. We hope that through her support we can encourage even more people to support our work in funding and promoting advanced human relevant techniques which replace the use of animals in experiments."

The Dr Hadwen Trust for Humane Research funds cutting-edge research at universities and hospitals across the UK. The projects carried out by its grant holders aim to replace the use of animals in medical research which will lead to more relevant, high quality research.

ENDS

Notes to Editor:

Please note Dame Judi Dench is not available for interview and/or further comment.

For more information, please contact Amanda Gent, Press Officer, on Tel: 01462 436819, email a.gent@drhadwentrust.org or visit: www.drhadwentrust.org

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