Alternative and Nontraditional Species Series: Advantages and Challenges of Using Rabbits ToxChats©

In this ToxChats© podcast, Dr. Elise Lewis provides a thorough background on the use of rabbits in DART and the future direction of their use as alternative species for other types of nonclinical safety studies. Topics include advantages and challenges, sourcing, behavior, physiology, and the practicality of rabbits, and the translatability of rabbit data to other nonclinical species and humans. Dr. Elise Lewis is currently the Principal Director of Toxicology at Charles River Laboratories and has significant experience in reproductive, developmental, and juvenile toxicology.