Become a Member
The New England Society for Biomedical Research (NESBR) – formally Massachusetts Society for Medical Research – is the nation’s oldest biomedical research support organization. Our mission is to advocate for the responsible and humane use of animals in biomedical research to drive medical innovation forward.
Membership Eligibility
Eligible organizations include research institutions, schools, colleges and universities, hospitals, biotechnology and pharmaceutical companies, laboratories, professional associations, organizations supporting research, contract research organizations and other organizations that endorse the mission of the Society. All employees of a member organization are considered NESBR members.
Institutional membership is activated upon approval by the NESBR executive committee and submission of the prospective member’s dues payment. Prorated dues will be invoiced upon acceptance and then will continue at the beginning of each subsequent fiscal year (July-June).
Starting in 2026, individual memberships for qualifying individuals will be available.
Interested but have further questions? For more information on membership, call the NESBR office at 978-251-1556 or e-mail us a info@nesbr.org.
Benefits of Membership
Services to Members
- Professional development seminars and workshops with a focus on IACUCs, IBCs and other oversight committees, communications, and security
- Focused training for IACUC community members
- Customized programs and workshops on-site for member organizations
- Legislative and regulatory monitoring for issues that affect research in New England, including issues affecting animal research
- Security tracking and updates, particularly with regard to animal rights extremism
- Contact with journalists on stories of importance to our members and mission
- Counseling on matters of security and crisis communications preparedness and response for members of the research institution’s management, public relations and animal care teams.
- Free job posting service
Free memberships are available to all eligible secondary and post-secondary education programs. Please contact info@nesbr.org for more information.
Services to Students and Teachers
- Outreach and education about animal research via presentations, letters to editors, conferences
- Engaging online science content for middle- and high-school students
- Speakers for schools, conferences, professional meetings
- Annual student essay/poster/webpage contest
Vendors and Partners
Animal Heros: Polio
Polio was one of the most feared diseases of the 20th century. In 1908, Karl Landsteiner and Edward Popper confirmed its cause by conducting research on monkeys. Their breakthroughs launched decades of biomedical research that ultimately led to the polio vaccine.