WABR was founded a decade ago to educate the public on the value of biomedical research for the health of both humans and animals. The past ten years have been a magnificent implementation of that goal.
Biomedical research is a commitment to life.
Much remains to be done. A rchive Patient Profile - Patty Wood WABR Executive Committee and Board of Directors member, Patty Wood never intended to become a spokesperson for the use of animals in research. Patty has devoted the last 20 years of her life to volunteering on behalf of kidney patients, transplant recipients and biomedical research. At the age of 16, a severe case of strep throat changed the course of Patty's life. The strep infection invaded and shut down her kidneys.