Jodie Mathwig and Jacob Dahlke at the 2008 Ethics in Science Course

Ethics in Science Program Reunion Dinner
January 13, 2009, 4-8pm
UW Medicine South Lake Union, Rm 123A/B

We are excited to announce that Dr. Helene Starks, PhD, MPH, will provide the keynote for our dinner. Dr. Starks is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Medical History and Ethics and Adjunct Assistant Professor in the Department of Health Services at the University of Washington School of Medicine. She will speak on "Physician-assisted dying and euthanasia: What's the difference and why does it matter?"

Open to all past workshop participants of our Ethics in Science Program for educators. 3 clock hours will be available at no charge for individuals who did not receive UW credit in 2008. Please RSVP by January 9 to Visa Marong. A complimentary dinner will be served. Parking is free at the UW Medicine South Lake Union Campus.

Tenth annual IACUC Regional Education Conference
Registration is now open!
Wednesday - March 4, 2009 – Seattle waterfront
Conference Highlights - Online registration

Exceptional presentations, small group discussions and networking time with peers and sponsors await you at our March 4th IACUC Regional Education Conference. Representatives from USDA and AALAC International will be present to answer questions. IACUC basics will be presented in a separate track for new IACUC members. We encourage IACUC members, veterinarians, researchers and technicians from institutions throughout the Northwest to register now. For more information contact Reitha Weeks. We wish to thank our sponsors to date: Purina LabDiet, Allentown Caging, Bio-Serv, IDEXX Preclinical Research Services, Lab Products, Inc., Rees Scientific, Suburban Surgical Co. and Tecniplast USA

NWABR's Bioethics Program featured in Science.
NWABR's Ethics in Science program received national recognition in Science, the journal of the American Association for the Advancement of Science! The article,"Students Learn How, Not What To Think About Difficult Issues: A novel bioethics program trains teachers to help students confront challenges in the classroom-and in their lives," explores the impacts of NWABR's work on students and teachers. Read the article.

Be a Mentor, Inspire a Student! 
Mentors are still needed for the 2009 Student Bio Expo! We hope you will consider participating in this award-winning life science education program for high school students. Information about the program, the role of the mentor, the time commitment and sign-up link can be found on our Advisor Information Page!
Click here to download our 2009 Expo Brochure.