Foundation for Biomedical Research
The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting public understanding and support for biomedical research involving animals. They emphasize the importance of animal research in developing treatments and cures for diseases, and advocate for humane and responsible animal research practices. FBR also provides resources, research news, and educational materials to highlight how animal studies lead to medical breakthroughs, improve health, and save lives. They actively support ethical animal research to improve human and animal health, and promote transparency and communication about the role of animals in scientific discovery.
Industries
Nr. of Employees
small (1-50)
Foundation for Biomedical Research
Washington, District of Columbia, United States, North America
Products
Making Medicine brochure
A downloadable brochure that outlines steps of drug development and the role of preclinical studies for classroom and public education.
Report: Communication strategies for activist risk mitigation
A downloadable report documenting activist tactics and providing recommendations for communications, outreach and institutional preparedness.
Disease-focused article series
A series of articles that highlight basic and translational research on specific diseases and the role of animal models in advancing potential treatments.
Video series on research outcomes
Online video content illustrating how preclinical and translational research contributes to medical and veterinary advances.
Downloadable educational materials collection
A consolidated collection of downloadable resources including infographics, species fact sheets, posters and white papers for educators and stakeholders.
Pet and patient story collection (blog)
A blog-style compilation of first-person narratives and accompanying images describing clinical or veterinary outcomes tied to medical research and therapies.
Making Medicine brochure
A downloadable brochure that outlines steps of drug development and the role of preclinical studies for classroom and public education.
Report: Communication strategies for activist risk mitigation
A downloadable report documenting activist tactics and providing recommendations for communications, outreach and institutional preparedness.
Disease-focused article series
A series of articles that highlight basic and translational research on specific diseases and the role of animal models in advancing potential treatments.
Video series on research outcomes
Online video content illustrating how preclinical and translational research contributes to medical and veterinary advances.
Downloadable educational materials collection
A consolidated collection of downloadable resources including infographics, species fact sheets, posters and white papers for educators and stakeholders.
Pet and patient story collection (blog)
A blog-style compilation of first-person narratives and accompanying images describing clinical or veterinary outcomes tied to medical research and therapies.
Services
Production and online dissemination of videos, web articles and brochures that explain biomedical and veterinary research processes and the role of animal studies.
Research, reports and downloadable briefs that analyze activist trends and recommend communications and operational strategies for institutions.
Curates topical research and policy coverage, issues press releases, maintains media contacts and distributes periodic newsletters to stakeholders and the public.
Maintains curated lists of pandemic-related resources, external trackers and authoritative guidance relevant to researchers and the public.
Provides step-by-step instructions for donors to contribute via federal employee giving campaigns and other donor programs.
Designs and delivers multi-channel public education campaigns about the role and benefits of animal research for human and animal health, including campaign materials and outreach coordination.
Production and online dissemination of videos, web articles and brochures that explain biomedical and veterinary research processes and the role of animal studies.
Research, reports and downloadable briefs that analyze activist trends and recommend communications and operational strategies for institutions.
Curates topical research and policy coverage, issues press releases, maintains media contacts and distributes periodic newsletters to stakeholders and the public.
Maintains curated lists of pandemic-related resources, external trackers and authoritative guidance relevant to researchers and the public.
Provides step-by-step instructions for donors to contribute via federal employee giving campaigns and other donor programs.
Designs and delivers multi-channel public education campaigns about the role and benefits of animal research for human and animal health, including campaign materials and outreach coordination.
Expertise Areas
- Science communication and public outreach
- Educational resource development for biomedical and veterinary topics
- Policy and regulatory advocacy related to animal-model research
- Media monitoring and newsletter distribution
Key Technologies
- Animal models (rodent and non-rodent species, nonhuman primates)
- Multimedia production for web and video
- Content management and web publishing
- Email newsletter distribution systems