The Midwest Society for Pediatric Research (MWSPR)

• Was organized in the 1960s 

• Meets annually in the Fall since 1983 with the  with the site rotating through various Midwestern Universities.  The 2009 meeting will be in Chicago and will celebrate the organizations 50th anniversary.

• 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

• 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.

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

• Currently has approximately over 300 active members and emeritus members