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. FBR also welcomes entries that demonstrate how animal rights extremism poses a serious threat to researchers and the future of science.
Awards are presented for outstanding investigative or interpretive reporting published, broadcast or posted online between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010. 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)
- Print series
- Television
- Radio
- Internet
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, 2010 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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