On the recordFebruary 24, 2015
There is generally broad embrace for the need in preclinical studies to include males and females unless there is a compelling reason.
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congress.govThere is generally broad embrace for the need in preclinical studies to include males and females unless there is a compelling reason.
Collins discusses the consensus on including both sexes in preclinical studies.
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What you have done in terms of increasing the support for this has helped us hugely.
You are right, and Mrs. Lowey, you are right, and all those who have made this case are right that we have not been taking enough attention as we should to balancing males and females in preclinical research.
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