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"Thank You Research" Gala 2005

Biomedical Research: Shaping the Future

Thursday, November 17, 2005

Dear Friends,

A warm welcome and a heart-felt "Thank You" to all the guests at NJABR's second annual Thank You Research Gala. This evening we are celebrating Biomedical Research: Shaping the Future. Both the individuals, who act as ambassadors for New Jersey's flourishing biomedical research community, and the member programs that advance scientific literacy play dual roles. They impact on future generations by fostering public understanding and support for the research process. By doing so, they sustain a global enterprise dedicated to improving the health of people and animals in the years to come.

The challenges are huge. Yet, the personal and professional commitment we recognize tonight reinforces the belief that ours is a caring community. Individuals and institutions want to make a difference; they are striving to be agents of change for the better. If you are inspired by tonight's program, and without a doubt you will be, you can easily join the legions of men and women, who advocate for continued advances in biomedical research. Simply share your enthusiasm. Talk about the wonderful science educational programs offered in New Jersey and the dedicated people, who devote time and talent to do outreach. Share your pride in the people, the process and the promise of Biomedical Research.

Because we care enough to do our very best, future generations may be spared the pain and suffering caused by fatal diseases and debilitating conditions that today are considered incurable and untreatable. Because ours is a caring community, we all stand to benefit.

Spread the word!

Sincerely,
Jayne Mackta, President

Please select honorees from links to the right to view profiles

HONORARY CHAIR
S. Anders Hedberg, Ph.D.
Director, Bristol-Myers Squibb Foundation

HONOREES

Caring Heart Award
Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D.
Associate Professor, Department of Biology, Monmouth University

Community Service Award
Arts Access Program at The Matheny Medical & Educational Center

Ambassadors For Scientific Research
Richard Bond, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Scientist, Tumor Biology Department
Schering-Plough Summer Institute Coordinator, Schering-Plough Research Institute


Patricia Andrade-Gordon, Ph.D.
Vice President-Spring House, Drug Discovery-Biology
Johnson & Johnson Pharmaceutical Research & Development


Carrie G. Markgraf, Ph.D.
Senior Principal Scientist, Safety Pharmacology
Schering-Plough Summer Institute Coordinator, Schering-Plough Research Institute


Ronald H. Rockland, Ph.D.
Associate Dean, Associate Professor
Engineering Technology/ Biomedical Engineering Department, Newark Institute of Technology


Beverly Ann Booker Shelton, MS
Regulatory and Training Research Associate
Animal Regulatory Affairs and Training, Merck Research Laboratories


Programs For Scientific Literacy

BLAST Partnership for Pre K-12 Science Developed by Bristol-Myers Squibb

Merck-Merial Veterinary Scholars Program

New Choices, New Responsibilities: Ethical Issues in the Life Sciences
Developed by Roche in collaboration with New Jersey Science Educators Leadership Association (NJSELA)

Culture of Care Developed by sanofi aventis

Volcanoes of the Deep Sea Produced by The Stephen Low Company
in conjunction with Rutgers University and the National Science Foundation



"Thank You Research" Founders
Bristol-Myers Squibb
Hoffmann-La Roche

Benefactors
Johnson & Johnson PRD
Merck & Co., Inc.
Novartis Pharmaceuticals
sanofi aventis
Schering-Plough Corporation
Wyeth Research

Sponsor
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey

Supporters
C. R. Bard
Fisher Scientific International
A Caring Community


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Caring Heart Award

Michael A. Palladino, Ph.D.

Community Service Award

Arts Access Program

Ambassadors for Scientific Research

Richard Bond, P.D.
Ronald H. Rockland, Ph.D.
Patricia Andrade-Gordon, Ph.D.
Carrie G. Markgraf, Ph.D.
Beverly Ann Booker Shelton, MS

Programs For Scientific Literacy

BLAST
Merck-Merial Veterinary Scholars Program
New Choices, New Responsibilities
Culture of Care
Volcanoes of the Deep Sea