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Dr. Thomas Starzl: Transplant Pioneer, Animal Research Advocate
Thomas E. Starzl, M.D., Ph.D. (1926-2017), known by many as the “Father of Transplantation,” is being mourned around the world. His ground-breaking career in research and transplant surgery saved countless patients, allowing them to live longer and healthier. The...
FBR Statement on USDA Electronic Records Access
On Friday, the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced discontinued electronic access to inspection reports, annual reports and enforcement records from its Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) website known as the Animal Care Information System...
New FBR and NABR President Emphasizes that Animal Research Also Saves Animals
WASHINGTON - Matthew R. Bailey has been named President of the Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) and the National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR). He was previously the Executive Vice President for both organizations. “The ultimate goal of FBR and...
Nine Premier Scientific Groups Release White Paper on the Critical Role of Nonhuman Primates (NHPs) in Scientific and Medical Research
The paper highlights the essential role NHPs play in finding treatments for serious and life-altering conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, Zika virus, HIV/AIDS and Parkinson’s disease. WASHINGTON — The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced...
2016 Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Award Winners Announced
2016 Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Award Winners Announced The awards recognize outstanding journalism demonstrating the essential role of biomedical research in new medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs WASHINGTON — The Foundation for Biomedical Research...
2016 Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards Call for Entries
Awards recognize reporting that has enhanced public understanding of biomedical research WASHINGTON — The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) announced today it is accepting entries for the 15th annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named after...
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