IACUC 101 Workshop: August 11, 2011 in Des Moines, IA

Notice Number: NOT-OD-11-092

Release Date: July 1, 2011

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

An IACUC 101 Workshop will be held on August 11, 2011 in Des Moines, Iowa. The Des Moines University will host the program with support from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care, and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

IACUC 101 The Basics is a one-day didactic and interactive exploration of IACUC fundamentals appropriate for new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. The course provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of research animals. Participants have the opportunity to practice what they have learned when they are challenged to consider, deliberate, and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios.

For program, registration and accommodation information, visit http://www.dmu.edu/cme/events/iacuc-101/.

For questions or further information, contact:

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health
RKL1, Suite 360
6705 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-7982
Phone: 301-496-7163
Fax: 301-915-9481
E-mail: olaw@od.nih.gov
Web: http://olaw.nih.gov/