BRAD WEEK ACTIVITIES
Celebrating 10 Years of BRAD!
This year marks the 10th annual Biomedical Research Awareness Day (BRAD), and we’re making it bigger than ever by celebrating all week long! Join us from April 14–18, 2025, for a full week of interactive activities, educational content, and digital resources highlighting the essential role of animals in biomedical research.
Each day, we will feature a different animal species involved in biomedical research and medical advancements, a fun educational activity, and resources you can share to spread awareness. Whether you're a student, educator, researcher, or advocate, BRAD Week is the perfect opportunity to engage with science and honor the contributions of animals in research.
Check out the contents of the BRAD Box for 2025
How to Participate & Enter the BRAD Raffle
Complete the Daily Activities!
For every BRAD Week activity you complete, including the daily coloring sheets, you can upload your finished documents to our submission link below for an entry into our BRAD raffle.
Bonus Entries!
If you share the daily animal spotlight graphic social media, take a photo or screenshot of your post and submit it (one per day) for additional entries. Use #BRADWeek2025 to help spread awareness!
Share Your BRAD Week Photos!
We want to see the fun in action! Whether you're solving puzzles, participating in the scavenger hunt, attending the webinar, or coloring BRAD-themed sheets, send us your photos throughout the week. Photos will be featured on our social media and selected photos may even end up on our website!
Overview of How to Participate:
✔️ Complete each day's activities and submit your finished documents for raffle entries.
✔️ Share the daily animal spotlight graphic on social media and upload a screenshot for extra raffle entries.
✔️ Send us photos of your BRAD activities in action to be highlighted on BRAD social media!
✔️ Encourage others to join in the fun and celebrate 10 years of BRAD!
The winner of the BRAD 2025 Raffle will be selected on April 18th at 5 PM ET.
Daily Themes, Activities & Social Media Content
Monday, April 14 - Animal Spotlight: Mice
Activity: Scavenger Hunt- Explore sponsors' websites to uncover key facts about biomedical research.
Coloring Sheet: Mice in Research
Social Media Toolkit: Share our mouse graphic and caption:
🐭 Mice: Tiny Heroes, Big Impact 🐭 Did you know that mice are used in 95% of animal research studies? Their genetic similarity to humans makes them critical for studying diseases like cancer, diabetes, and Alzheimer's. Thanks to research involving mice, countless medical advancements have been made for both humans and animals. #BRADWeek2025 #MiceinResearch #AnimalResearchSavesLives #BRADGlobal #BiomedicalHeroes
Tuesday, April 15 - Animal Spotlight: Nonhuman Primates
Activity: Word Search - Find the words terms related to animal and biomedical research
Coloring Sheet: Monkeys in Research
Social Media Toolkit: Share our nonhuman primate graphic and caption:
🐒 Monkeys: Unlocking the Brain’s Mysteries 🐒 Monkeys play a vital role in neuroscience research, helping scientists understand complex diseases like Parkinson's, substance use disorder, and autism. Their contributions have also led to the development of life-saving vaccines, including polio and COVID-19. #BRADWeek2025 #MonkeyDay #AnimalResearchSavesLives #BRADGlobal #BiomedicalHeroes
Wednesday, April 16 - Animal Spotlight: Pigs
Activity: Crossword Puzzle - Test your knowledge with a biomedical research-themed crossword puzzle
Coloring Sheet: Pigs in Research
Social Media Toolkit: Share our pig graphic and caption:
🐷 Pigs: Champions of Transplant Research 🐷 Did you know that pigs have helped advance organ transplantation? Their organs are similar in size and function to humans, making them essential for studying heart disease, diabetes, and even xenotransplantation. #BRADWeek2025 #PigDay #AnimalResearchSavesLives #BRADGlobal #BiomedicalHeroes
Thursday, April 17 - Animal Spotlight: Dogs
Activity: BRAD Webinar - "Unlocking Prevention: How Vaccine Research in Animals Saves People and Their Pets" by Dr. Deborah Fuller
Coloring Sheet: Dogs in Research
Social Media Toolkit: Share our dog graphic and caption:
🐶 Dogs: Life-Saving Partners in Research 🐶 Dogs have been at the forefront of research for decades, contributing to breakthroughs in heart surgery, insulin treatments for diabetes, and cancer therapies. Their loyalty extends to saving lives in science! #BRADWeek2025 #DogDay #AnimalResearchSavesLives #BRADGlobal #BiomedicalHeroes
Friday, April 18 - Animal Spotlight: Rabbits
Activity: Awareness & Reflection - Reflect on and share what you've learned and accomplished over 10 years of BRAD!
Coloring Sheet: Rabbits in Research
Social Media Toolkit: Share our rabbit graphic and caption:
🐇 Rabbits: Heroes of Eye and Skin Research 🐇 Rabbits have contributed to life-changing advancements in eye treatments, including cataract surgery and corneal transplants. They also play a key role in studying immune responses and testing vaccines to ensure they are safe and effective.#BRADWeek2025 #RabbitDay #AnimalResearchSavesLives #BRADGlobal #BiomedicalHeroes
