The Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards, named after FBR’s late chairman Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, honor professional journalists whose reporting has enhanced public understanding of how the humane and responsible use of animal models leads to medical and scientific discoveries. Awards are presented for outstanding investigative or interpretive reporting published, broadcast or posted online between April 1, 2010 and March 31, 2011. Award winners will receive a Michael E. DeBakey Award and a trip to Washington, D.C., to attend the awards ceremony at the Mayflower Hotel.
Entries may be submitted in the following categories:
- Print (large market)
- Print (small market)
- Television
- Radio
- Online
Entries must be accompanied by the following: a cover letter from journalist or employer, a biography of journalist, letter of consent from journalist and letter(s) of support (optional).
Submit by April 30, 2011 to:
info@fbresearch.org, Subject: The Micheal E. DeBakey Journalism Awards
or
Foundation for Biomedical Research
818 Connecticut Avenue NW, Suite 900
Washington DC 20006
Attention: The Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards
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2009-2010 Winners
Television
Bill Hudson and Bob Hernandez
"Black Bear Research May Revolutionize Medicine"
WCCO-TV
Radio
Lorna Benson
"Hope for Brain Cancer Treatment After Canine Success"
Minnesota Public Radio
Print (Large Market)
Jim Spencer
"Science Takes Case for Animal Research to the People"
Minneapolis Star Tribune
Print (Small Market)
Tim Lloyd
"MU Builds Ties Between Veterinary and Human Researchers"
Columbia Missourian
Online
Emily Singer
"How Injured Racehorses Might Save Your Knees"
Technology Review
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