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Thirty five years ago, the Presidents and CEOs of Pacific Northwest's most respected research facilities recognized that public trust in the integrity of research was essential to the future of medical discovery in our region. NWABR was born out of that commitment and stands today as the Northwest’s leading voice for understanding biomedical research and its ethical conduct.

At NWABR we envision a future time where the public recognizes and values the contribution of ethically conducted biomedical research and where this research leads to significant improvement in the communities’ health.

NWABR works to achieve this Vision though the promotion of the public's trust in biomedical research, and its ethical conduct.

NWABR adheres to the following core values to accomplish our work:

  • Leadership in research protections
  • fostering Transparency
  • upholding Integrity
  • providing Service to the Biomedical Research and Broader Community
  • promoting Collaboration 

Through education and dialogue, NWABR is dedicated to promoting  the public's trust in ethically conducted biomedical research. Our diverse membership spans academic, industry, non-profit research institutes, health care, and voluntary health organizations.

AT NWABR, WE:

  • Serve and strengthen our research community
  • Cultivate public understanding and trust in research
  • Inspire students and support excellence in science teaching
  • Foster dialogue about the key role of ethics in biomedical research

Through our diverse membership and extensive education programs, we foster a shared commitment to the ethical conduct of research and ensure the vitality of the life sciences community.

You can also view NWABR's formal 990 Tax Return for the year ended September 30, 2023 and past Annual Reports.

2022 Annual Report

2021 Annual Report

2020 Annual Report

2019 Annual Report

2018 Annual Report

2017 Annual Report.

2016 Annual Report.

2015 Annual Report

2014 Community Impact Report.

2013 Annual Report

2012 Annual Report

2011 Annual Report

 

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    • Leadership Awards Gala - 9/25/25
    • Call for 2026 Conference Submissions
    • 2025 Clinical Research Professional Conference
    • 2025 IRB, IBC, IACUC Conference Series
    • 2024 IBC, Biomedical Data and IP Security, and IACUC Conferences
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    • 2023 October 19th Communication Workshop
    • 2025 Camp BIOmed
    • Topical Webinars
    • Community Events
    • CyberBio 2025
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    • 2024 Portland Clinical Research Professionals Conference
    • 2023 #ThanksResearch Gala
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    • Conference and Event Policies
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    • Ethics Primer
    • Bioethics 101
    • Introductory Bioinformatics: Genetic Testing
    • Advanced Bioinformatics: Genetic Research
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    • Humans in Research
    • Stem Cell Research
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