The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MWSPR)

• Was organized in the 1960s 

• Provides a forum for pediatric scientists, developmental biologists, and particularly junior faculty and trainees at various levels to present their work in a supportive, constructive setting

• Meets annually in the Fall since 1983 with the Central Society for Clinical Research, Midwest Section of the American Federation for Medical Research, Society for General Internal Medicine, Society for Investigative Dermatology, and several other Midwestern medical research groups

• Offers several research awards at the Annual Meeting for outstanding presentations by junior faculty (Sutherland Award), fellows or residents (Kenney and Metcoff Awards), and medical students (Cleveland Clinic Award)

• Offers Trainee Travel Awards to many of those who present their work at the Annual Meeting

• Currently has approximately 400 active members and 60 emeritus members