Mission
To promote and protect the continued advancement of human and animal health through biomedical research, teaching, and testing.

Overview
The California Biomedical Research Association (CBRA) is a consortium of academic institutions, voluntary health agencies, hospitals, professional societies, not-for-profit medical research institutions, and the major medical products and pharmaceutical companies with facilities in California and Nevada. CBRA is governed by its member organizations, with each member facility having one designated voting representative and one alternate representative to the CBRA Governing Board, and by a Board of Directors, drawn from CBRA member facilities and affirmed by the Governing Board. The Board of Directors meets quarterly and acts on immediate issues and general governance and management of CBRA.

Designated an IRS Section 501 (c )(4) social welfare organization, CBRA serves as the primary voice for the biomedical research community, promoting positions consistent with the responsible use of animals in research, and conducting public outreach on the important role that animals plays in advancing scientific knowledge and medical care and cure. CBRA activities include legislative analysis and advocacy at the local, state, and federal levels; assisting biomedical research, teaching, and testing facilities and institutions in preparing for and responding to misrepresentation, harassment, and attack by animal extremists; and media and public relations. In addition, CBRA provides extensive and specialized membership services for our more than 80 member facilities.

Equally important is the communication/information network maintained within the research community. This is truly a coalition effort to support the research and teaching enterprise where animal use is essential. The diverse perspectives of the membership are continually shared to develop a unified approach to programs and to maintain sensitivity to the varying interests within the coalition.