2019-11-23 New Scientist

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Birnstiel

Award 2019

We congratulate the 2019 recipients

of the International Birnstiel Award

for Doctoral Research in Molecular

Life Sciences: Justin Silpe (Princeton

University), Emily Bayer (Columbia

University), and Mohamed El-Brolosy

(Max Planck Institute for Heart and

Lung Research), selected from over

100 nominations by universities

and research institutions in North

America, Europe, Asia and Australia

The Birnstiel Award is presented annually by the Research Institute of

Molecular Pathology (IMP) at the Vienna BioCenter and the Max Birnstiel

Foundation. It celebrates outstanding talent in molecular life sciences

and research successes of young, up-and-coming scientists.

For the next call in spring 2020, see: http://www.imp.ac.at/birnstiel-award

Established 1926

Study will test theory that

restricting flight leads to

welfare problems in caged

birds

Flight is one of the most

constrained natural

behaviours for captive

birds and restricting or

preventing flight is

therefore a welfare

concern

Findings have the potential
to improve wellbeing in
millions of birds from a
variety of species
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UFAW APPEAL

IS FLIGHT IMPORTANT

TO THE WELFARE OF CAPTIVE

BIRDS?

Can you help us to find the answer?

This proposed study will cost £50,000 but has the potential to improve the welfare of

millions of birds. Can you help us to fund this study or others with a donation?

Universities Federation For Animal Welfare (UFAW) is an animal welfare charity but one with

a difference, using science in the service of animal welfare. Established in 1926, the charity

works globally in a variety of ways, including funding quality projects which have the

capacity to help large numbers of animals and to really make a difference, and by

disseminating the information learned. As a charity, UFAW relies on member subscriptions,

donations and legacies to continue its vital work.

To find out more about the study and donate please see our website

http://www.ufaw.org.uk/captivebird

Tel: +44 (0)1582 831818 Registered Charity No 207996