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2009 NWABR CURE Research Fellows high school participants

DNA Educator Symposium

March 6 , 2010, 9-5, Amgen Seattle
Complimentary luncheon - Clock hours available for purchase
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Middle and high school science teachers are invited to join us for a special professional development day presented by the DNA Life Sciences Education Advancement Partnership (DNA-LEAP)! Come and learn about genetic resources available through some of the Northwest's most highly recognized outreach organizations. We are excited to announce Edward Ramos, Ph.D., research fellow and a science policy analyst at the National Human Genome Research Institute ( NHGRI), National Institutes of Health, as our keynote speaker.

Cancer: What People Want to Know - Podcasts now available!
NWABR and Gilda's Club copresented a public workshop on January 16th 2010 to help people engage with cancer and the research process. In case you missed this amazing day, follow the link below to access three of the podcast presentations. Highlights include Barry Boatman, RN, Swedish Medical Center with practical tips about participating in clinical research; Nora Disis, MD, University of Washington who sets a framework and context for the importance of public participation in clinical research to move cures forward; and Brian Till, MD, Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center with hope-inspiring work that shows promise to cure cancer using patients' own immune cells. http://www.gildasclubseattle.org/activities/CancerPodcasts.php

11th annual IACUC Regional Education Conference
Thursday - March 4, 2010 – Seattle waterfront (members $250, nonmembers $350)

Conference Highlights - Register now online!

Exceptional presentations, small group discussions and networking time with peers and sponsors await you at our March 4 th IACUC Regional Education Conference. Representatives from NIH Office of Animal Welfare, USDA and AAALAC International will be present to answer questions. We encourage IACUC members, veterinarians, researchers and technicians from institutions throughout the Northwest to register now. For more information contact Reitha Weeks at rweeks@nwabr.org.

March 8, 2010
Biomedical Breakthroughs and My Life middle school essay contest
Essay due date