2019-11-23 New Scientist

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23 November 2019 | New Scientist | 55

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
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