FBR announces winners of 9th annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards

The awards recognize outstanding journalism demonstrating the essential role of humane animal research in medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs

The Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR) today announces the winners of the 9th annual Michael E. DeBakey Journalism Awards. The awards, named in honor of FBR's late chairman Dr. Michael E. DeBakey, recognize outstanding journalism that explores the essential role of humane animal research in medical discoveries and scientific breakthroughs.

The 2010 winners are Bill Hudson and Bob Hernandez (WCCO-TV, Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota), Lorna Benson (Minnesota Public Radio), Jim Spencer (Minneapolis Star Tribune), Tim Lloyd (Columbia Missourian) and Emily Singer (Technology Review). The judging panel was composed of both members of the media and the scientific community.  

"We applaud a well-balanced and accurate discussion of animal research," said FBR president Frankie Trull. "The DeBakey awards are a unique opportunity for scientists and the media to converge in celebration of strides made in science and medicine."

An awards dinner to honor the winners will be held on Thursday, June 17, 2010.