About Michigan Society for Medical Research (MISMR)
2001-2005 Progress Report (PDF)
MISMR is a nonprofit science educational organization to promote understanding of biomedical research and testing, including the appropriate use of animals.
MISMR was established in 1981 by scientists, physicians and educators. Its mission is to inform the public about biomedical research and testing using animal models. Virtually every advance in modern human and veterinary medicine, including many surgical techniques, can be attributed to the use of animals. It is vital that the procedures and benefits of responsible research be more widely understood to ensure future progress in the prevention, control and cure of disease. Through the financial support and volunteer activities of members, MISMR serves as a resource center and undertakes a variety of outreach efforts involving science education.
The pursuit of science has its origins in the quest for new knowledge. Biomedical research provides fundamental information about living things. It adds to our understanding of how cells and molecules function. Researchers use various research methods, such as tissue cultures, computerized models, and many radioactive isotopes in their investigations. In some cases, there is no substitute for a living system. With the knowledge gained, advances then can be made in the treatment and cure of disease in both humans and animals.
2007 BOARD OF DIRECTORS
OFFICERS
Louis G. D'Alecy, D.M.D., Ph.D.
PRESIDENT
The University of Michigan
Cindy M. Hoorn, D.V.M., Ph.D.
VICE PRESIDENT
Pfizer Global R&D/Safety Science Kalamazoo
James W. Crissman, Ph.D.
SECRETARY
Crissman Toxicologic Pathology, LLC
Richard L. Malvin, Ph.D.
TREASURER
Emeritus—The University of Michigan
Rebecca Ellish-Stengle, M.P.H.
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Michigan Society for Medical Research
BOARD MEMBERS
Lisa Baker, Ph.D.
Western Michigan University
Charles L. Bisgarier, Ph.D.
Pipex Therapeutics, Inc.
Alan P. Brown, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.
Pfizer Global R&D/Safety Sciences
Jean Y. Domoradzi, Ph.D.
Dow Corning Corporation
Basim A. Dubaybo, M.D.
Veterans' Administration Medical Center
Gregory D. Fink, Ph.D.
Michigan State University
Molly Greene
IACUC Advisor
Michigan State University
Gary L. Hofing, D.V.M., Ph.D.
EX OFFICIO
Consultant
Karen L. Hudson
Private Citizen
Babette Krause
Private Citizen
Jane M. Lacher, D.V.M.
Dow Chemical Company
Edward P. Nagel
Consultant
Jon Popke, Ph.D.
MPI Research
Noreen F. Rossi, M.D., F.A.C.P.
Wayne State University
Robert E. Sigler, Ph.D.
Toxicology/Veterinary Pathology Consultant
Gary V. Tucker, Esq.
Covance Research Products, Inc.
EMERITUS BOARD PRESIDENTS
Bennett J. Cohen, D.V.M.
Richard L. Malvin, Ph.D.
Christine S.F. Williams, BV.Sc., M.R.C.U.S.
William Beierwaltes, Ph.D.
Seymour Gordon, M.D.
Robert Pittman, Ph.D.
Gary L. Hofing, D.V.M., Ph.D.
MEMBERS & SUPPORTERS
INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS
BioPort Corporation
Dow Chemical Company
Dow Corning Corporation
Michigan State University
Pfizer Global R&D/Ann Arbor Site
Pfizer, Inc.
The University of Michigan
Wayne State University
ORGANIZATIONAL MEMBERS
American Association of Laboratory Science (Michigan Branch)
American College of Cardiology (Michigan Chapter)
American Heart Association (Michigan Affiliate)
American Veterinary Medical Association (Michigan Chapter)
Barbara Ann Karmanos Cancer Institute
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Covance Research Products, Inc.
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc., Div. of Pfizer Global R&D
Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc.
Henry Ford Hospital
MPI Research
Providence Hospital
R&R Research
Society of Toxicology (Michigan Chapter)
St. John Hospital
The American Physiological Society
Western Michigan Regional Laboratory
Western Michigan University
William Beaumont Hospital
SPECIAL PROGRAM SPONSORS
Charles River Laboratories Foundation
The Ester A. and Joseph Klingenstein Foundation
The National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Inc.
Pfizer Community Grant, Science Education
MI Science Teachers Association, In-Kind Contribution