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2021 animal research national statistics released
of the Covid-19 pandemic, with many institutions delaying or stopping studies using experimental animals. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, commented: “The use of animals in research plays an essential role in...
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RSB Fellow and volunteer recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
co-founder of Museum Detox, a network for people of colour who work in museums. RSB's chief executive Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, commented: “This is a truly well deserved honour that recognises a life-long commitment to natural history, and its...
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Professor Sir Ian Boyd FRSB begins role as new President of the RSB at this year’s AGM
AGM. The venue for this year's AGM The meeting included an overview of the last year of RSB activity by Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, as well as a summary of the annual report and accounts by Dr Paul Brooker CBiol FRSB,...
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New associate director of policy to join the RSB
the teams and building on the great work the Society has been doing in this area”. RSB chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CBiol CSci FRSB, said “We are delighted to welcome Arianne as a new member of the Society’s senior management team to help us further...
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RSB to participate in four day working week trial
campaign groups 4 Day Week Global, the 4 Day Week UK Campaign and the Autonomy thinktank. RSB Chief Executive Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB commented: “It’s about trying to do more to be a good, innovative employer to attract and retain our current staff.”...
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Royal Society of Biology welcomes Government announcement on the regulation of genetic technologies
loss, “agriculture must do more with less.” The results of the consultation outcome can be read online. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB commented on the outcome: “The Royal Society of Biology welcomes the Government’s announcement to adopt a more science-based...
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Society urges PM to take the lead in tackling “deadly” climate crisis
As well as setting out the urgency and importance of reducing carbon emissions, the Society’s chief executive, Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, asked that policymakers “choose the options with benefits to nature and avoid accumulating damage to health and the...
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2020 animal research national statistics released
levels, and published every year in accordance with the Animals (Scientific Procedures) Act 1986 amended 2012. Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, commented: “The use of animals in research plays an essential role...
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Council Members
2021-05-19 16:33:23 Member Name Ms Jennifer Crosk Member Role Minutes Member Start Date 2011-03-01 Member Name Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB Member Role Observer Member Start Date 2009-11-02 Member Name Professor Dame Julia Goodfellow CBiol FRSB Member Role...
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RSB welcomes Sir Ian Boyd as the next President at this year’s AGM
150 members and representatives from Member Organisations in attendance. The meeting included an update from Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB on overall activity of the Society, as well as a finance report from Dr Paul Brooker CBiol FRSB, the RSB's Honorary...
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RSB urges PM to reconsider research funding cuts: reduction could “leave a lasting scar on UK science”
Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the RSB, has written to the Prime Minister voicing sector concerns following the announcement of £120 million cut to the Global Challenge Research Fund. The £1.5 billion fund supports “cutting-edge” research...
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Tackling trauma, using AI to tailor cancer treatment and combating corneal blindness – research celebrated in this year’s STEM for BRITAIN competition
The winning posters from the biological and biomedical sciences catagory at this year's STEM for Britain Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, the chief executive of the RSB, congratulated this year's winners: "Science communication has never been more important....
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150+ RSB members join talk with Katherine Fletcher MP, Science and Technology Select Committee member
Fletcher MP, member of the Science and Technology Select Committee The event, chaired by RSB chief executive Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, was the first in a series of new virtual events being hosted for RSB members, who were able to ask questions about the...
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Accreditation Committee
Reece CBiol FRSB Professor Melisa Wallace FHEA FRSB Robert Watts AMRSB Observers Dr Yvonne Armitage FRSB Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB Dr Aysha Divan FRSB Dr Georgina Manning FRSB (HUBS representative) Professor Robert Slater CBiol FRSB Paul Trimmer AMRSB...
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The RSB launch this year's news-style programme, in collaboration with ITN Productions
find out more about the virus and how to tackle it. The programme includes an interview with chief executive Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, where he identifies the most pressing global challenges to include climate change, ecological management and...
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Science Minister discusses global challenges for Biology Week 2020
COVID-19. Over 80 invited guests participated in the live virtual discussion, chaired by RSB chief executive Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, which explored the theme of ‘Engaging with Parliament on Global Challenges’. Science minister Amanda Solloway MP and...
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150 people join the biggest AGM ever as it moves to online
travelling. The meeting included a summary of the RSB accounts to be approved by the attendees, an update from Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, and a question and answer session with the honorary officers. The meeting also covered future plans to invest further...
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2019 UK animal research statistics released
altered (GA) animals. Mice are the most commonly genetically-altered species, at 87%, followed by fish (12%). Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, chief executive of the Royal Society of Biology, commented: “The use of animals in research plays an essential role in...
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Biology For the Future with ITN Productions
find out more about the virus and how to tackle it. The programme includes an interview with chief executive Dr Mark Downs CSci FRSB, where he identifies the most pressing global challenges to include climate change, ecological management...
