Deborah Fuller

Deborah Fuller is the director of the Washington National Primate Research Centre, one of seven such centers established by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in the 1960s. She is a key figure in the ongoing debate about the role of animal research in biomedical science, advocating for a balanced approach that recognizes the importance of animal models for drug development while also supporting the integration of non-animal testing methods. Fuller emphasizes the need for scientific rigor in transitioning away from animal research, cautioning against making hasty decisions that could jeopardize future medical advancements.