News from Americans for Medical Progress: Biomedical Research Awareness Day!

Biomedical Awareness Day at Johns Hopkins

2 weeks ago we celebrated the 2nd Biomedical Awareness Day (BRAD) at Johns Hopkins.  This program is the brainchild of Americans for Medical Progress (AMP) and Hayre Scholar Logan France (who is now a Hopkins lab animal resident). The first BRAD took place at vet schools throughout the US in 2016, and the program was expanded this year to include medical schools and international venues.  Logan is at pains to point out that it took 3 people to replace her this year (!).  At Hopkins we had a talk by renowned transplant scientist, Gerald Brandacher, activity tables throughout the university and hospital, and participation by our animal care staff, veterinarians and technicians.  As you can see from the pictures, (shared with us by AMP) the numerous signatures on the banners demonstrate overwhelming support from passers-by.   AMP is currently accepting applications for their Hayre Fellowship program and if you don't yet celebrate BRAD, encourages you to contact them if you wish to bring BRAD to your institution in 2018.  Planning is already underway.  Further information can be found at the AMP/BRAD facebook page or via the AMP website.