Donate to NWABR Now! Your tax-deductible donation will help promote understanding of biomedical research and its ethical conduct. Thank you for your valuable support. Karen Peterson (EdLab), Jeanne Chowning (NWABR), and Maureen Munn (UW Genome Sciences) recently visited the US Capitol to promote Science, Technology, Engineering and Math education and the NSF - Innovative Technology Experiences for Students and Teachers (ITEST) program. DNA Educator Symposium March 6 , 2010, 9-5, Amgen Seattle Complimentary luncheon - Clock hours available for purchase Click for more information, including registration DNA-LEAP Open Science Forum Blogsite! 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. 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. Mark Your Calendars Upcoming NWABR Programs and Events March 4, 2010   Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) Regional Education Conference Seattle waterfront March 6, 2010   DNA - LEAP Life Sciences Symposium Amgen March 8, 2010   Biomedical Breakthroughs and My Life middle school essay contest Essay due date

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Promoting an Understanding of Biomedical Research and its Ethical Conduct

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