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What do you think is the most effective advertising medium for our ResearchSaves campaign?
TV
Print
Radio
Outdoor (billboards, transit)
Online
Search
Social Media
Direct mail
Other

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Which of the following sources do you trust the most for reliable information on medical research breakthroughs?
Your personal physician
Schools and universities
News media stories
Internet
Pharmaceutical and healthcare companies
Not sure

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What do you think of the military using animal models in teaching, training and other exercises?
It's wrong and they don't need to do it.
Anything they need to do to help save American lives.
It's okay, but can't they use alternatives?
I've never heard of this before.

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Which of the following terms do you most prefer when discussing biomedical research?
Animal research
Animal testing
Animal studies
Animal experimentation
Vivisection

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Would you attend a town hall style meeting in your city to discuss animal research and animal rights issues?
Yes.
No.

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Which side of the animal research issue does a better job communicating its message to the general public?
Anti-research side.
Pro-research side.
Both sides communicate effectively.
Both sides communicate ineffectively.

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Have you seen our first commercial "Jen's Story" on TV yet?
Yes, I saw it on TV.
I've only seen it on YouTube.
Nope. Never seen it.

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Is there a moral difference between cosmetic testing on animals and biomedical research?
Yes.
No.

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This week, a U.S. biotech company became the first to secure federal approval to develop a drug using genetically modified animals. Do think genetically-engineered animals will represent a significant new portion of biopharmaceutical R&D efforts?
Yes, and that is exciting.
No. This is a one-off.
Maybe, but only in industrial settings (it may be cost-prohibitive).

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Do you think most Americans support biomedical research?
Yes.
No.

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Was the recent arrest of animal rights activists, who allegedly harassed University of California researchers, justified or are their actions covered by free speech?
Their actions are illegal.
Their actions are protected by free speech.

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Do you discuss your opinion of animal research with friends and family?
Yes. I often make a concerted effort to discuss it.
I sometimes discuss it.
I rarely discuss it.
No, I never discuss it.

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Please watch our new PSA “Jen’s Story” and let us know what you think: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NT4lLIDsjGA
I really like it.
I don’t really like it.
I think it’s alright.
Here’s what I think: (please email other thoughts to lhodge@fbresearch.org)

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We want to know: how has biomedical research affected your life? (If you have additional comments, please email them to lhodge@fbresearch.org)
I have been cured or helped because of biomedical research.
I have a loved one who has been cured or helped because of biomedical research.
I have a pet that has been cured or helped because of biomedical research.
I haven't been cured yet, but I'm still hoping that biomedical research will lead to cures for my condition.
I don’t think biomedical research has affected my life.

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As President Obama takes office this week what scientific matter should be first on his agenda?
Reverse ban on federally-funded stem cell research.
Increase federals funds for basic research.
Pledge to improve science education in U.S. public schools.
Take a public stance on the importance of biomedical research.

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Are you hopeful for new cures and scientific breakthroughs in 2009?
Yes, I am hopeful.
No, I am not hopeful.
I'm not sure.

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Some animal rights activists argue we should substitute humans for animals in medical research. Would you be willing to be the first to try a new, potentially life-saving drug?
Yes, I would be the first to try a new drug.
No, I would not be the first to try a new drug.

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When should students start learning about biomedical research?
Elementary school
Middle school
High school
After high school

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Do you think pro-research rallies are an effective way to combat animal rights extremism?
Yes.
No.

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Are you in favor of animal rights or animal welfare?
I'm in favor of animal rights.
I'm in favor of animal welfare.
I'm not in favor of either.
I don't think there is a difference between the two.

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Do you think we can fight swine flu without animal research?
Yes.
No.

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Do you think xenotransplantation - the controversial field that transplants animal organs into humans - is an important medical accomplishment?
Yes. I think it could be one of the most important medical accomplishments this century.
No. I think this field is insignificant.
I don't know enough about it.

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