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NJ AJR151
NJ AJR151Designates third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey.
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Introduced
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
In Committee
02/22/2024
02/22/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/12/2026
01/12/2026
Introduced Session
2024-2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
This joint resolution designates the third Thursday of April of each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day." Professionals in the Biomedical and Life Sciences fields have produced vaccines for life-threatening infections such as COVID-19 and have found treatments and cures for debilitating diseases like AIDS and cancer. There are many professionals working in the Biomedical and Life Sciences including scientists, researchers, and biomedical safety experts who ensure medical devices are safe for human use and veterinary and animal care staff who treat and care for animals. Other professionals such as bioethicists have questioned the ethical issues that emerge from advances in the Biomedical and Life Sciences. Attracting students to Biomedical and Life Sciences fields should be a principal concern for our society and healthcare system because humanity will continue to face diseases, conditions, and infections, which will require future cures and treatments. By designating a day each year to these professionals, the State intends to attract new students to this important field.
AI Summary
This joint resolution designates the third Thursday of April each year as "Biomedical Research Awareness Day" in New Jersey, aimed at recognizing and celebrating the critical contributions of professionals in biomedical and life sciences. The resolution highlights the importance of these fields, noting their significant achievements such as developing vaccines for COVID-19, finding treatments for diseases like cancer and AIDS, and creating innovative medical technologies. It emphasizes the diverse roles within biomedical sciences, including scientists, researchers, biological safety experts, veterinarians, and bioethicists, and underscores New Jersey's prominence in these fields with its leading research institutions and pharmaceutical companies. The primary goals of this resolution are to honor the hard work and dedication of biomedical professionals, raise awareness about the importance of these scientific fields, and inspire students to pursue careers in biomedical and life sciences. Additionally, the resolution respectfully requests the Governor to issue a proclamation recognizing the day and encourages public officials and citizens to participate in appropriate activities and programs that celebrate and promote biomedical research.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced, Referred to Assembly Science, Innovation and Technology Committee (on 02/22/2024)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/AJR151 |
| BillText | https://pub.njleg.gov/Bills/2024/AJR/151_I1.HTM |
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