 |
|
|
 |
 |
|
 |
||
| |
 |
|
We promote and enhance biomedical and biological
research, including the humane care and use of animals, for the improved
health and well-being of people, animals, and the environment.
The goal of MSMR is to foster a
better understanding of biomedicine by improving basic literacy in and
enthusiasm for the biological sciences among the public, the media, and
future generations.
Although we are a member organization, and membership services are of
utmost importance, a great part of our work is directed to the public
in general.
Education is necessarily a major component in the pursuit of our mission.
We teach students; we train teachers; we develop curricula that increase
science literacy and promote understanding of the importance of biomedical
research to our lives.
|
For a Remembrance of Dr. Leslie Nader, go here. The MSMR Annual Student Competition Is Here ... Enter Now!
This year you can enter an Essay, a Poster or a Video! Your challenge is to seek out and report on a recent breakthrough at a New England biomedical research organization, and to make us understand the science and the importance of the work that was done. The winning entries in each Level earn prizes up to $500 and up to $100 for their schools. Your submission window is from now to April 19, 2010. To learn much more, to review the Student Packet in minute detail, and to get the Entry Form, click here. Massachusetts Biomedical Research Day!
Every year, MSMR recognizes individuals for their part in bringing the benefits of biomedical research to the world. At the historic Massachusetts State House this year, we recognized four outstanding individuals for their part in making this a great place for biomedical research - Dr. Angela L. Avery, Norfolk County Agricultural High School; Senator Stephen Buoniconti, Hampden District; Dr. Robert S. Langer, MIT; Mr. Terry McGuire, Polaris Reserach Ventures. A Career in Laboratory Animal Care? Laboratory animal care is a growing field. Skilled laboratory animal care professionals work in research facilities at hospitals, colleges and universities, research institutes, biotechnology and pharmaceutical firms, government agencies, veterinary and medical schools, and contract research organizations. Learn more about the educational institutions that have laboratory animal care training as part of their animal sciences or veterinary technology programs. Visit our active map for high schools and colleges and find detailedinformation on their programs, certificates and degrees. Click here to get to MSMR's new web section titled Educational Programs for Laboratory Animal Care. Your MSMR Workshop Planning Guide MSMR's professional development workshops offer participant tools to do their jobs better. Here is a list of the remaining workshops through September, 2010. About 2 months before each scheduled event, we will post complete details at the Workshops link here on our website.
Enrichment will be at no charge to MSMR members. Consult the announcements as they are posted. * Partnered with CBRA and SwAEBR ** Partnered with NWABR ************************************** IACUC Community Members This is a 6-week semi-self-paced course with live instructor office hours and weekly homework. Our session will begin on January 25, and space is limited, so don't delay. This session is now filled and registration is closed, but if you'd like early notification of the next offering, send us a note, here.
Want to learn about a nano-tattoo that may someday replace repeated finger sticks for people with diabetes? Or why hibernatig bears don't end up with fragile bones, the way hibernating people would? What A Year! is now on-line. Just click here. What A Year! is free and it's here with another slate of great stories. You can sign up to get our monthly e-mail announcement or get an RSS feed, and soon you'll be able to follow us via Twitter and Facebook. Our archive has all the monthly What A Year! stories from the last three school years. You can check it out and enjoy the ones you missed. Just click here. Each month you can learn about medical breakthroughs, what they might mean for future cures and treatments, and a little about the people who dedicate their lives to research. To go to What A Year! click here. |
|||||||||||||||
If you are a middle school or high school student in any New England state, enter the MSMR Annual Student Competition.
October 21st is Biomedical Research Day, the MSMR recognizes the immense contribution biomedical research makes to our health, the well-being of our loved ones, and the reduction of disease worldwide.
