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What is the Michigan Society for Medical Research?
The Michigan Society for Medical Research is a statewide nonprofit
educational organization founded by individuals and organizations to
promote understanding of biomedical research and testing, including
the appropriate use of animals.
The Michigan Society for Medical Research includes the state's leading
research universities, teaching hospitals, pharmaceutical companies,
voluntary health organizations, and hundreds of individuals including
scientists, physicians, educators, students, and lay people who understand
and support the important role that animals play in improving human
and animal health.
when using laboratory animals.
How can the Michigan Society for Medical Research help
me make informed decisions about animal research and
testing legislation?
Knowledgeable People
Get the answers to questions on a variety of topics:
- Importance of Animal Research and Testing
- Ethical Considerations
- Scope and Influence of the Laws, Regulations, and Standards Regarding
Animal Research
- Impact of Animal Rights Movement on Cures for Humans and Animals
Educational Materials & Resources
- Animals in Research: A Resource Guide
- Bibliography
- Brochures:
- Disease-Specific: Aids, Alzheimer's, Heart Disease, Cancer, Diabetes,
Children's Health, Hypertension, Product Safety, and Additional Topics
- Endangered Cures: Animal Rights and Crippling of Biomedical Research
- Fact vs Myth: The Use of Animals in Medical Research
- Speak Out!: A Legislative Guide
- The Use of Pound Animals in Biomedical Research
- Crisis Management Seminars
- Essay Contest for Michigan Middle & High School Students
- Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Workshops
- Legislative Initiative Day
- Teacher Focus Group: Exploring the Issues
- Website
How do I obtain these resources?
Call: (734) 763-8029
Fax: (734) 930-1568
E-mail: MISMR@umich.edu
Write: P.O. Box 3237 . Ann Arbor, MI 48106-3237
Website: www.mismr.org
I N S T I T U T I O N A L M E M B E R S
Dow Chemical U.S.A.
Dow Corning Corporation
Michigan State University
Pfizer Global Research & Development
Pharmacia Company
The University of Michigan
Van Andel Research Institute
Wayne State University
O R G A N I Z A T I O N A L M E M B E R S
American Association of Laboratory Animal Science
(Michigan Chapter)
American College of Cardiology
(Michigan Chapter)
American Heart Association
(Michigan Affiliate)
Charles River Laboratories
Children's Leukemia Foundation of Michigan
Covance Research Products, Inc.
Esperion Therapeutics, Inc.
Harlan Sprague Dawley, Inc.
Henry Ford Hospital
Howard Hughes Medical Institute
Karmanos Cancer Institute
MPI Research
Michigan Veterinary Medical Association
National Kidney Foundation of Michigan, Inc.
Michigan Regional Chapter of the Society of Toxicology
Oakland University
Providence Hospital
R & R Research
St. John Hospital
Wayne County Community College
Western Michigan University
William Beaumont Hospital
S P E C I A L P R O G R A M S P O N S O R S
DeRoy Testamentary Foundation
The Easter A. and Joseph Klingenstein Fund, Inc.
B O A R D O F D I R E C T O R S
James A. Alford, Jr.
James W. Crissman, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Louis G. D'Alecy, D.D.S., Ph.D.
Gregory D. Fink, Ph.D.
Seymour Gordon, M.D.
Michael J. Graziano, Ph.D., D.A.B.T.
Gary L. Hofing, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Cindy M. Hoorn, D.V.M., Ph.D.
Karen L. Hudson
Jane Lacher, D.V.M.
Sandra Luckinbill
Richard L. Malvin, Ph.D.
Gene Menton
Edward P. Nagel
Howard G. Rush, D.V.M.
Hani N. Sabbah, Ph.D.
Gary V. Tucker, Esq.
Rebecca Ellish-Stengle, M.P.H. Executive Director
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