Frankie L. Trull
Frankie L. Trull is founder and president
of the Foundation
for Biomedical Research (FBR), the nation’s oldest
and largest organization dedicated to advancing human and
animal health by promoting public understanding and respect
for the humane and responsible use of animals in medical
and scientific research. She is also president of FBR’s
sister organization, the National Association for Biomedical
Research (NABR) , which advocates for sound public policy
that recognizes the essential role of lab animals in biomedical
research and discovery.
In 1995, Ms. Trull established Policy Directions
Inc. and serves as president of the company whose goal is
to serve private corporations and nonprofit organizations
in addressing legislative and regulatory initiatives and
influencing policy development.
A frequent guest speaker and media resource,
Ms. Trull has written several articles about the importance
of biomedical research and the threat posed to the American
research community by animal activism. She has been honored
by the Society for Neuroscience, and in 1990 received the
Distinguished Leadership Award from the Endocrine Society.
Ms. Trull received her undergraduate degree
from Boston University and her Master’s degree from
Tufts University.
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