"Although I support animal rights, I understand that animal testing and research are still required for pharmaceutical testing and many other research platforms. For instance, in the U.S., it is the law for a pharma company to test on animals before a drug is distributed for human consumption. Will this change down the road? Yes, I believe that it will. We have seen technology take us so far in terms of simulations and more, and I feel encouraged that we will not lean on animal testing in research forever."