Gyeonggi Agency Holds 'Memorial Service for Laboratory Animals' on the 20th, Honoring Sacrificed Animals

The Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency held a memorial service for laboratory animals on the 20th.

The agency announced that it hosted the 14th Memorial Service for Laboratory Animals in front of the memorial monument for laboratory animals at the Gwanggyo Gyeonggi Bio Center in Suwon on this day, honoring the spirits of animals sacrificed during experiments.

About 30 people, including executives and staff from the agency and researchers from resident bio companies, attended the memorial service. The event proceeded in the order of reading a memorial address, silent tribute, and offering flowers.

Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency held a memorial service for laboratory animals on the 20th. Provided by Gyeonggi-do Economic Science Promotion Agency

The attendees expressed deep gratitude, recalling that the sacrifice of laboratory animals has provided the foundation for research achievements in the province's bio industry.

The Bio Industry Division of the agency supports research and development for bio companies in the province by conducting studies on various disease models such as dyslipidemia, cancer, obesity, and inflammation, as well as verifying the efficacy of new drug candidates.

Kim Hyungon, President of the agency, stated, "This memorial service is a meaningful occasion for researchers to reflect on the noble sacrifice of laboratory animals. Although such work is necessary for scientific advancement and the improvement of human health, since it involves precious lives, we will continue to do our utmost to create a responsible research environment."

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