MSMR is ANNOUNCING THE BEECH TREE SCHOLARS PROGRAM
In memory of Colleen Cody and Angela (Angie) Birnbaum

Beech trees are associated with knowledge and wisdom, are valued for their strength and broad canopy, and are emblematic of the way in which both Colleen and Angie generously shared their time, knowledge and passion for research ethics and regulation. The Beech Tree Scholars program has been established to both honor their memory and continue their legacy of welcoming those new to the field. Beginning in 2024, each year a selected applicant will be awarded registration, domestic airfare and hotel to attend the THREE I’s conference. As the network of Beech Tree Scholars and their supporters grows, it will continue to provide both roots and shelter within the research ethics community. The purpose of the Beech Tree Scholars Conference Scholarship is to enable first time attendees to attend and participate in our THREE I’s professional conference to learn, grow and network. Support will only be available to participants who have been in the IACUC, IBC, IRB or Research Administration field for less than five (5) years.

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ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be employed in a role supporting or managing Research Administration, IACUC, IBC or IRB at the time of the conference and must be within the first 5 years of involvement in the field, must show a demonstrated interest in regulatory ethics and the THREE I’s and cannot be a prior recipient of a Beech Tree Scholars Award.

• The award recipient must commit to serve on the scholarship selection committee for 1 year following award (virtual meetings).

• The award recipient must commit to write about or present their experience at the conference within 12 months of attending.

• Writing will address the overall experience and highlight MSMR learnings by the recipient. It should be in the form of a blog entry, conference summary review or similar style suitable to be published on the MSMR and THREE I’s conference websites.

• Presentation will be conducted virtually at an online seminar arranged in agreement with MSMR and 3I’s Conference Committee. Alternatively, the presentation can be given at the THREE I’s conference in the following year (travel to that conference is not included).

 


JOIN US TO CELEBRATE BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH DAY
ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18, 2024
REGISTRATION LINK FOR BIOMEDICAL RESEARCH DAY: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/xvzw7et

October 21 is celebrated each year as Biomedical Research Day, a day on which we recognize and thank everyone whose work and career are dedicated to understanding living systems better and to developing therapies that will help humans and animals.

This year, MSMR will mark Biomedical Research Day with our celebratory luncheon and honors program on FRIDAY, OCTOBER 18 from noon to 2 p.m. This year’s program will be held at the Kendall Square facility of our member company Pfizer, located at 1 Portland Street, Cambridge, Mass.

This year’s honorees will include:

Business Leader: Rahul Dhanda, Co-Founder, President & CEO, Syntis Bio

Investigator: Dr. Mark Mamula, Professor of Medicine, Yale University School of Medicine

Educator:  Drs. Christina Baer, Angela Messmer-Blust, Athma Pai and Mary Pickering, founders, ScienceLIVE, UMass-Chan School of Medicine

Government Leader: U.S. Rep. Jake Auchincloss, 4th District, Massachusetts

Thanks to the generosity of our sponsors – Charles River Laboratories (Gold Sponsor); Mispro, and McLean Hospital (Bronze Sponsors) – all MSMR members are all most cordially invited to attend for free. However, registration is strictly required to comply with all Pfizer security procedures. Please visit here for more information and to register.

For more information on this year’s program, contact MSMR President Jim O’Reilly.

And if you can’t make the luncheon program on Oct. 18, please consider marking Biomedical Research Day 2024 in your own facilities, as a way of marking your accomplishments, extolling your profession and fostering pride in your achievements. There are several ways that Biomedical Research Day can be marked in your institutions:

  • Download our Biomedical Research Day 2024 poster(shown above, right) and proudly display it at your place of work.
  • Host a lecture or panel discussion within your institution on the vital research being conducted using animals, to make your colleagues aware of the important role those animals play.
  • Host a table in your main lobby with information about your institutions research work and with animal care professionals there to answer questions.
  • Offer a facility tour to students from local schools to help them learn about the role of animals in biomedical research.
  • Create a photo display at a centrally located space to show what animals are in use and how they’re cared for.
  • Celebrate your research work with animals on your social media platforms.

Above all, be proud of what you do and share you story with colleagues, friends, family and neighbors. Thanks for all that you do.

REGISTER TODAY!  MSMR FBI BIOSECURITY WORKSHOP

 CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

DATE:                   FEBRUARY 6, 2025
WHERE:               TAKEDA, 125 Binney Street, Cambridge, MA

MSMR MEMBERS:           FREE
NON-MEMBERS:              $175.00

WHY SHOULD YOU ATTEND?

There are many individuals and groups that have expressed a desire to attack the United States with biological weapons. Research laboratories, biotechnology companies, scientists, and students may be targets. Ensuring biosecurity requires the collaboration and cooperation of a diverse set of stakeholders from law enforcement and research institutions. Relationships between the scientific and security communities must be built on trust and understanding to develop effective mitigation strategies, enable communication, and create effective policies to protect public health and safety.

MSMR ONLINE IACUC 6 WEEK TRAINING COURSE

Convenient, Effective, Economical!

Across the country there is a huge need for more, and better-prepared, IACUC members, including IACUC community (non-affiliated) members.

MSMR offers on-line training for prospective and new IACUC members, staff and non-affiliate members. The program consists of six weekly lessons plus exercises. Our instructor holds teleconference office hours each week to help students with the lessons and to facilitate discussions among classmates. Successful completion of each weekly module is required before the student progresses to the next module. Students who satisfactorily complete all assignments and class participation will receive an MSMR Certificate of Completion.

If you are interested in this course or if you know of someone who is an IACUC member or is considering serving on an IACUC, check out the course information page here.  

Our 2024 Dates are belowRegistration links will be posted 6 weeks in advance of the course.

MSMR MEMBER REGISTRATION IS $225.00       NON-MEMBER REGISTRATION IS $275.00

OCTOBER 2024
COURSE STARTS FRIDAY, 10/4/2024   FIRST CALL TUESDAY, 10/8/2024 – Attendance is REQUIRED

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER