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    </image><language>en-us</language><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Transcript of "Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals" Webinar]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120510</link><pubDate>2012-05-10T16:36:12</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An updated transcript of the OLAW Webinar, "Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals", held March 1, 2012 has been posted on the OLAW website. Webinar materials can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: June 13-14, Virginia Beach, VA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120503</link><pubDate>2012-05-03T17:21:55</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops will be held June 13-14, 2012 in Virginia Beach, VA. This educational program is for IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. For more information, see https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cyqqh.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New OLAW Webinars Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120425</link><pubDate>2012-04-25T16:28:50</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Recordings of OLAW webinars and supporting materials are posted on the Education Resources webpage. Here you will find 2 new webinars: "Performance Standards" and "Research Involving Animals". To view or download the materials, go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidelines for Safe Work Practices in Human and Animal Diagnostic Laboratories]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120420</link><pubDate>2012-04-20T15:45:55</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guidelines for Safe Work Practices in Human and Animal Diagnostic Laboratories was published by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in Morbidity and Mortality Weekly Report Supplement, Vol. 61, 2012. To view or download the guide, go to http://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/preview/ind2012_su.html.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Unraveling Cyno DNA: May 10, Pennington, NJ]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120417</link><pubDate>2012-04-17T14:32:54</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On May 10, 2012 in Pennington, NJ, the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research will present Unraveling Cyno DNA: Mapping a Path to Better Research Models, a conference for investigators working with nonhuman primate models. For more information, go to http://njabr.com/events/current-events/unraveling-cyno-dna-mapping-a-path-to-better-research-models/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: May 9-10, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120413</link><pubDate>2012-04-13T16:40:13</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center will present "Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: A Workshop" on May 9-10, 2012 in Beltsville, MD. For more information, go to http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: April Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120410</link><pubDate>2012-04-10T17:21:53</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW" responds to the topic "Amending a protocol to import and breed knockout mice" in the April 2012 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated OLAW Useful Links]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120405</link><pubDate>2012-04-05T14:51:42</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has updated the Useful Links webpage. Here you will find a new section on ethics, a listing of publications and reports by topic, plus many more useful references. Visit the webpage at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/links.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Performance Standards: OLAW Webinar, April 19]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120403</link><pubDate>2012-04-03T14:50:12</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Join us for a special webinar: "Performance Standards" on April 19, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET. For program information, go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/e-seminars.htm. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC Administrators' Best Practices Meeting: May 30-31, Denver, CO]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120330</link><pubDate>2012-03-30T13:11:25</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) will be presenting a Best Practices Meeting on May 30-31, 2012 in Denver, CO. For more information, visit http://www.iacucaa.org/index.html or email wgg3@psu.edu.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[NCABR IACUC 2012 Conference: May 2-3, Research Triangle Park, NC]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120326</link><pubDate>2012-03-26T13:15:27</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On May 2-3, 2012 in Research Triangle Park, NC, the North Carolina Association for Biomedical Research (NCABR) will present IACUC 2012, a conference for personnel involved in animal care programs who are interpreting and implementing the Guide for the Care of Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition. For more information, go to http://www.ncabr.org/iacuc.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: April 30, Baltimore, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120315</link><pubDate>2012-03-15T12:58:16</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on April 30, 2012 in Baltimore, MD. For more information, go to http://www.scaw.com/conferences--workshops/training-workshops/. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Breeding Software Program: Conditional Allele Mouse Planner (CAMP)]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120313</link><pubDate>2012-03-13T13:33:21</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Conditional Allele Mouse Planner (CAMP) is a software program developed at NIH to facilitate the planning and design of breeding strategies involving mice with conditional alleles. To access the free application, go to http://helixweb.nih.gov/CAMP/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Change in Criteria for Renewal of Foreign Assurances]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120308</link><pubDate>2012-03-08T17:15:43</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Notice of a change in the criteria for renewing the Animal Welfare Assurance for Foreign Institutions has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on March 8, 2012, NOT-OD-12-081. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-081.html.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120306</link><pubDate>2012-03-06T17:13:58</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW Online Seminar, "Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals", held March 1, 2012 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording and supporting materials can be found in the Education Resources section at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 Workshop: April 11, Irvine, CA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120302</link><pubDate>2012-03-02T16:09:07</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An IACUC 101 Workshop will be held April 11, 2012 in Irvine, CA. This educational program is for IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. For program and registration information, see https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cdqhz.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: March Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120227</link><pubDate>2012-02-27T15:58:03</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Disagreement between IO and IACUC" in the March 2012 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[March 1 OLAW Webinar: Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120221</link><pubDate>2012-02-21T14:17:38</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Join us for a webinar - Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals - March 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET. For program information, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/e-seminars.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: March 14-15, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120213</link><pubDate>2012-02-13T16:20:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The next workshop is March 14-15, 2012. For more information, go to http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New VAS Factsheet to Assist Applicants]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120202</link><pubDate>2012-02-02T16:37:57</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Preparing the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) - is a new factsheet developed by OLAW to assist applicants in completing the VAS of grant applications, contract proposals and cooperative agreements for submission to the NIH. The VAS factsheet can be found on the OLAW homepage under Fast Facts, or downloaded at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/VASfactsheet_v12.pdf (PDF).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Advancing Technology & The 3Rs: March 2, Somerset, NJ]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120131</link><pubDate>2012-01-31T17:03:45</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On March 2, 2012 in Somerset, NJ, the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research (NJABR) will present Advancing Technology & The 3Rs, a conference for "sharing strategies that advance bioscience and animal welfare." For more information, go to http://njabr.com/events/current-events/advancing-technology-the-3rs/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment Period on OLAW Position Statements Extended to February 3, 2012]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120130</link><pubDate>2012-01-30T15:23:44</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Due to recent website accessibility issues, the comment period on OLAW Position Statements has been extended to February 3, 2012. Comments may be submitted at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011positionstatement_comments/add.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 Workshop and PRIM&R 2012 IACUC Conference: March 19-21, Boston, MA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120127</link><pubDate>2012-01-27T15:46:38</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) will present an IACUC 101 workshop on March 19 and the 2012 IACUC Conference on March 20-21, 2012 in Boston, MA. For more information, visit http://www.primr.org/conferences.aspx?id=12057.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: March 9, Orlando, FL]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120124</link><pubDate>2012-01-24T17:24:35</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on March 9, 2012 in Orlando, FL. SCAW developed this one-day educational workshop for IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. For more information, go to http://www.scaw.com/conferences--workshops/training-workshops/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: February Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120120</link><pubDate>2012-01-20T17:13:01</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "IACUC approval of SOPs" in the February 2012 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New OLAW Webpage on Obtaining an Assurance]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120118</link><pubDate>2012-01-18T16:22:26</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Obtaining an Assurance - is a new online resource to assist PHS awardee institutions in obtaining an Animal Welfare Assurance. The Obtaining an Assurance webpage can be found on the OLAW homepage under Fast Facts, or go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/obtain_assurance.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2012 IACUC Regional Education Conference: February 24, Seattle, WA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120112</link><pubDate>2012-01-12T16:58:57</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) is presenting the "2012 IACUC Regional Education Conference" on February 24, 2012 in Seattle, WA. Program information can be found at http://www.nwabr.org/members/iacuc.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 52(3): Animal Models of Drug Addictions: High Hopes for Therapeutic Treatments]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/news.htm#20120110</link><pubDate>2012-01-10T17:01:13</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The articles in this issue highlight the remarkable advances in the field of addiction research, drawing from a broad array of studies that have used animal models to elucidate brain mechanisms, structural and functional alterations, and associated behavioral changes. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/52_3/html/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111222</link><pubDate>2011-12-22T15:24:31</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has published "Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity." NIH has accepted the recommendations of the IOM and has announced its plans for implementation of the recommendations in NOT-OD-12-025, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-025.html.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[12th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety: February 11-15, 2012 in Atlanta, GA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111220</link><pubDate>2011-12-20T16:10:48</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Office of Health and Safety of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is presenting the "12th International Symposium on Biosafety" on February 11-15, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Program information can be found at http://www.eagleson.org/cdc.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Reports to OLAW due January 31, 2012]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111213</link><pubDate>2011-12-13T16:45:29</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Annual reports for the period January 1, 2011 through December 31, 2011 are due to OLAW by January 31, 2012. An updated sample annual report document can be found at the OLAW website under Sample Documents at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/sampledoc/index.htm. Fax completed annual reports to 301-915-9478 or 301-915-9483.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[December 8 OLAW Webinar: NIH Adopts 8th Edition of the Guide: A Discussion]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111205</link><pubDate>2011-12-05T14:51:50</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NIH has determined to adopt the 8th Edition of the Guide and OLAW has changed the topic of upcoming webinars to bring you the latest information. Join us online on December 8, 2011 for "NIH Adopts 8th Edition of the Guide: A Discussion." Program information for the IACUC Staff and IO Online Seminars can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education at http://olaw.nih.gov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comment Period on OLAW Position Statements Extended to January 30, 2012]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111202</link><pubDate>2011-12-02T11:50:22</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Due to the late release on December 1 of the Federal Register Notice announcing NIH’s adoption of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition" (Guide), the comment period on OLAW Position Statements has been extended to January 30, 2012.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111201</link><pubDate>2011-12-01T17:15:48</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On December 1, 2011, the NIH published a Federal Register Notice on its adoption of the 8th Edition of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals effective January 1, 2012. For more information, visit the OLAW website at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guideadoption.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Updates Sample Interinstitutional Assurance]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111201</link><pubDate>2011-12-01T16:31:17</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has updated the sample Interinstitutional Assurance document, formerly known as the Interinstitutional Agreement. For more information, see NOT-OD-12-021 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-021.html.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW 2011 Winter Conference: December 5-6, San Antonio, TX]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111114</link><pubDate>2011-11-14T16:58:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present the 2011 Winter Conference - "IACUC Responsibility and Compliance: New Guide Changes" - on December 5 and 6, 2011 in San Antonio, TX. For program, registration and accommodation information, visit http://www.scaw.com/conferences--workshops/2011-winter-conference/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: November Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111101</link><pubDate>2011-11-01T16:06:05</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Quick action for an injured mouse" in the November 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC Administrators Best Practices Meetings: November 2011, State College, PA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20111021</link><pubDate>2011-10-21T17:09:52</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The IACUC Administrators Association will be presenting two Best Practices Meetings in State College, PA this fall: November 9-10, 2011 and November 30-December 1, 2011. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/workshop.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance for the Description of Animal Research in Scientific Publications (2011)]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110928</link><pubDate>2011-09-28T17:32:22</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This new report by the Institute for Laboratory Animal Research, National Research Council, outlines the information that should be included in scientific papers regarding the animal studies to ensure that the study can be replicated. The report urges journal editors to actively promote effective and ethical research by encouraging the provision of sufficient information. Available online at http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=13241.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: October Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110923</link><pubDate>2011-09-23T18:03:53</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Managing a pending IBC approval" in the October 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 & IACUC Oversight of Wildlife Research Conference: October 26-28, Albuquerque, NM]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110921</link><pubDate>2011-09-21T15:42:08</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An IACUC 101 Workshop will be held on October 26, 2011 followed by "A Walk on the Wild Side: A Conference on IACUC Oversight of Wildlife Research" on October 27-28, 2011 in Albuquerque, NM. For program and registration information, see http://mysite.verizon.net/iacuc101/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: October 19-20, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110914</link><pubDate>2011-09-14T16:15:36</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The next workshop is being held on October 19-20, 2011. For more information, go to http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Updates Training Materials Webpage]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110902</link><pubDate>2011-09-02T15:15:55</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has updated the Training Materials webpage. New additions to the page include a Spanish version of the "Working Safely with Nonhuman Primates" video plus the "Mouse & Rat Humane Restraint and Experimental Techniques" CD developed by the NIH Office of Animal Care and Use. Information about how to download or order these new training materials can be found on the OLAW homepage under Resources, or go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/TrainingVideos.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: September 19, Atlanta, GA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110815</link><pubDate>2011-08-15T17:19:54</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on September 19, 2011 in Atlanta, GA. SCAW developed this one day educational workshop for experienced IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.scaw.com/iacuc-advanced.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: September 14-15, Houston, TX]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110811</link><pubDate>2011-08-11T15:43:48</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held September 14-15, 2011 in Houston, TX. This educational program is for IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. For program and registration information, see https://www.123signup.com/event?id=vsrpg.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New OLAW Webpage on Reporting Noncompliance]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110809</link><pubDate>2011-08-09T15:31:49</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Reporting Noncompliance - is a new online resource to assist PHS awardee institutions in meeting the reporting requirements of the PHS Policy. Here you will find guidance on reporting, how to submit a report, what to provide in the report (including an example), plus where to go for more information. The Reporting Noncompliance webpage can be found on the OLAW homepage under Fast Facts, or go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/reporting_noncompliance.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: August Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110722</link><pubDate>2011-07-22T14:57:13</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW" responds to the topic "Power struggle between part-time employees" in the August 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Quest for Research Excellence 2011 Conference]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110720</link><pubDate>2011-07-20T16:50:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Office of Research Integrity (ORI), HHS, Quest for Research Excellence 2011 Conference will be held August 29-30, 2011 at the Georgetown University Hotel and Conference Center, Washington DC. For program and registration information, visit http://regonline.com/questconference.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia Comment Period: Part 2]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110712</link><pubDate>2011-07-12T17:07:07</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AVMA members are invited to review and comment on the second of three parts of a draft of revisions to the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia. Because the draft is lengthy, it is being posted for comment on the AVMA website in three parts over a several week period. Part three of the draft will be posted on July 15. Comments may be submitted through August 1, 2011 at http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia_guidelines/default.asp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[45th Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology: July 31-August 4, Indianapolis, IN]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110706</link><pubDate>2011-07-06T17:32:05</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The 45th Congress of the International Society for Applied Ethology (ISAE) will be held July 31 to August 4, 2011 in Indianapolis, Indiana. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.ars.usda.gov/meetings/ISAE2011/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 Workshop: August 11, Des Moines, IA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110630</link><pubDate>2011-06-30T17:23:58</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An IACUC 101 Workshop will be held August 11, 2011 in Des Moines, IA. IACUC 101 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. For program and registration information, see http://www.dmu.edu/cme/events/iacuc-101/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 52(2): Spineless Wonders: Welfare and Use of Invertebrates in the Laboratory and Classroom]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110629</link><pubDate>2011-06-29T16:54:27</pubDate><description><![CDATA[This issue of the ILAR Journal sheds light on the importance, versatility, and care and welfare requirements of invertebrates. The authors present both practical and philosophical matters in ways that will be broadly accessible and useful to those who interact with these underappreciated species. Scientific Editor: Stephen A. Smith. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/52_2/html/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia Comment Period: Part 1]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110628</link><pubDate>2011-06-28T17:14:03</pubDate><description><![CDATA[AVMA members are invited to review and comment on the first of three parts of a draft of revisions to the AVMA Guidelines on Euthanasia. Because the draft is lengthy, it will be posted for comment on the AVMA website in three parts over a several week period. Comments may be submitted through August 1, 2011 at http://www.avma.org/issues/animal_welfare/euthanasia_guidelines/default.asp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Writing a Good Assurance” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110610</link><pubDate>2011-06-10T14:31:36</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "Writing a Good Assurance", held June 9, 2011 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording and supporting materials can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Consideration of Public Comments on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110610</link><pubDate>2011-06-10T11:14:03</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The comment period on NIH's proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition" closed May 24, 2011. OLAW is now reviewing the comments submitted. When the analysis is completed, the comments and additional information will be posted on the OLAW website. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-082.html.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Podcast: Writing Your Vertebrate Animal Section]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110603</link><pubDate>2011-06-03T16:04:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new All About Grants Podcast produced by the NIH Office of Extramural Research (OER) features Dr. Pat Brown, Director, OLAW, who explains what must be included in your grant application if you use vertebrate animals in your research.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: July 15, St. Louis, MO]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110527</link><pubDate>2011-05-27T10:39:11</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on July 15, 2011 in St. Louis, MO. SCAW developed this one day educational workshop for experienced IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.scaw.com/iacuc-advanced.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regional Workshop: Updating the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110517</link><pubDate>2011-05-17T15:42:25</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The University of Pittsburgh will present a regional workshop - Updating the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" - on June 2, 2011 in Pittsburgh, PA. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.theguide2011.pitt.edu/index.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Additional Extension of Comment Period on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition and Removal of Character Limit for Comments]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110421</link><pubDate>2011-04-21T15:29:20</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NIH announces that the public comment period on the proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition" has been extended an additional 30 days, closing May 24, 2011. Comments may be submitted at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Comments Requested on 2011 Revised CIOMS Principles]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110420</link><pubDate>2011-04-20T15:25:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The CIOMS-ICLAS project committee to review the 1985 "International Guiding Principles for Biomedical Research Involving Animals" (CIOMS Principles) requests your feedback and comments on a 2011 draft of the guiding principles. You can find more information about the project and the revised principles at http://ora.msu.edu/ICLAS/index.html. The closing date for submission of comments is July 1, 2011.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: May 13, Boston, MA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110418</link><pubDate>2011-04-18T15:44:36</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on May 13, 2011 in Boston, MA. SCAW developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.scaw.com/iacuc-advanced.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 52(1): Animal Models of Aging: Something Old, Something New]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110413</link><pubDate>2011-04-13T17:09:52</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The articles in this issue present commonly used animal models of aging as well as those that are just emerging, with information that ideally will inspire investigators to select models that are best suited for their research. Scientific Editor: Richard L. Sprott. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/52_1/html/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Important Notification - Potential Lapse in Federal Government Funding]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110408</link><pubDate>2011-04-08T18:16:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The continuing resolution to fund Federal government operations expires at midnight EDT on Friday, April 8, 2011. Given the uncertainties related to the National Institutes of Health’s appropriation, OLAW is planning for the potential lapse in Federal government funding. As part of the OLAW plans, we are providing the following information to answer questions you may have on the impact such a lapse in appropriation will have on your Animal Welfare Assurance and the availability of OLAW systems and services.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: May 11-12, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110407</link><pubDate>2011-04-07T16:31:33</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The next workshop is being held on May 11-12, 2011. For additional information, visit http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: May 18-19, King of Prussia, PA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110404</link><pubDate>2011-04-04T16:12:34</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held May 18-19, 2011 in King of Prussia, PA. IACUC 101 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]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Federal Register Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110329</link><pubDate>2011-03-29T10:20:04</pubDate><description><![CDATA[On March 29, 2011, the NIH published a Federal Register Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on NIH’s proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition". Comments can be submitted until April 24, 2011 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Welcomes Dr. Barton Weick]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110322</link><pubDate>2011-03-22T15:35:20</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barton Weick to the position of Animal Welfare Specialist, Division of Compliance Oversight.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance to Reduce Regulatory Burden for IACUC Administration Regarding Alternate Members and Approval Dates]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110321</link><pubDate>2011-03-21T08:05:19</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guidance to Reduce Regulatory Burden for IACUC Administration Regarding Alternate Members and Approval Dates has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on March 18, 2011, NOT-OD-11-053. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-053.html. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Extended Comment Period on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110318</link><pubDate>2011-03-18T13:32:27</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NIH announces that the public comment period on the proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition" has been extended until April 24, 2011. Comments may be submitted at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“IACUC Responsibilities Beyond Protocol Review and Facilities Inspection” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110317</link><pubDate>2011-03-17T13:08:45</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "IACUC Responsibilities Beyond Protocol Review and Facilities Inspection", held March 10, 2011 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording and supporting materials can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[AVMA/AAVMC Animal Welfare Symposium Proceedings]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110314</link><pubDate>2011-03-14T17:03:40</pubDate><description><![CDATA[In November, 2009 the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) jointly conducted an Animal Welfare Symposium titled "Swimming with the Tide: Animal Welfare in Veterinary Medical Education and Research." Information from the Symposium can be found at http://www.avma.org/awsymposium/. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC Administrator’s Best Practices Meeting: April 11-12, Durham, NC]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110307</link><pubDate>2011-03-07T17:16:35</pubDate><description><![CDATA[An IACUC Administrator's Best Practices Meeting will be held April 11-12, 2011 in Durham, North Carolina. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/workshop.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New MOU Among NIH, USDA, and FDA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110304</link><pubDate>2011-03-04T15:24:03</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NIH, USDA, and FDA have participated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Laboratory Animal Welfare for more than two decades. The new MOU is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/finalmou.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: March Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110301</link><pubDate>2011-03-01T16:29:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW" responds to the topic “Miscommunication involving 'standard care'" in the March 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm#protocolCommentary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110224</link><pubDate>2011-02-24T14:57:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NIH requests public comments on adoption and implementation of the eighth edition of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals." Download the Federal Register Notice at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-4172.pdf.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 Workshop and PRIM&R 2011 IACUC Conference: March 30 to April 1, 2011 in Chicago, IL]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110207</link><pubDate>2011-02-07T15:31:57</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) will present an IACUC 101 workshop on March 30 and the 2011 IACUC Conference - "Assuring Compliance While Facilitating Research: Achieving the Delicate Balance" - on March 31-April 1, 2011 in Chicago, IL. Program information can be found at http://www.primr.org/Conferences.aspx?id=8933.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: March 16-17, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110204</link><pubDate>2011-02-04T16:21:26</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The next workshop is being held March 16-17, 2011. For additional information, visit http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: February Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110131</link><pubDate>2011-01-31T15:34:47</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Citation for a discussion of noncompliance" in the February 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm#protocolCommentary.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symposium in the News]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110128</link><pubDate>2011-01-28T16:22:20</pubDate><description><![CDATA[News articles featuring the Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium held in October 2010 are available on the OLAW website. You can find the articles at the Symposium "In the News" section at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/seminar/index.html#inthenews.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Faxing Your Annual Report to OLAW]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110121</link><pubDate>2011-01-21T16:41:55</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has two fax lines available Annual Reports. You may fax your document to 301-915-9478 OR 301-915-9483. If you receive a busy signal, please try the other fax number or redial at a later time.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: January Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110114</link><pubDate>2011-01-14T15:29:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "From 'Designated Member' back to 'Full Committee'?" in the January 2011 issue. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition Published]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110110</link><pubDate>2011-01-10T15:02:12</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research of the National Academy of Sciences has published the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition," see http://www.nap.edu/catalog.php?record_id=12910.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2011 IACUC Regional Education Conference: February 25, Seattle, WA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2011.htm#20110105</link><pubDate>2011-01-05T14:51:09</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) is presenting the "2011 IACUC Regional Education Conference" on February 25, 2011 in Seattle, WA. Program information can be found at http://www.nwabr.org/takepart/iacuc.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Reports are due to OLAW by January 31, 2011]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101214</link><pubDate>2010-12-14T15:58:40</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Annual Reports for the period January 1, 2010 through December 31, 2010 will be due to OLAW no later than January 31, 2011. A sample Annual Report document can be found at the OLAW website under Sample Documents. Fax your Annual Report to 301-915-9478 or 301-915-9483.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Reference Handbook on Clinical Signs in Rodents and Rabbits Available]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101213</link><pubDate>2010-12-13T16:16:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Charles River Laboratories, Inc. has published a "Handbook of Clinical Signs in Rodents and Rabbits" containing practical information to help laboratory animal professionals such as animal care staff, research personnel and veterinarians be able to clearly describe both abnormal and normal clinical conditions for laboratory rodents and rabbits. To obtain a complimentary copy, contact the Charles River Customer Support Center at askcharlesriver@crl.com or 1.877.274.8371 and include contact information and a mailing address.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Best Practices for Regulatory Safety Testing Workshops: January 2011, Bethesda, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101207</link><pubDate>2010-12-07T14:59:03</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Toxicology Program Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM) and the Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM) will convene a series of workshops on "Best Practices for Regulatory Safety Testing." The first two workshops in this series will be held January 19 and 20, 2011 at NIH, Bethesda, MD. For more information, visit http://iccvam.niehs.nih.gov/meetings/Implement-2011/ImplmtnWksp.htm]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW Winter Conference: December 6-7, San Antonio, TX]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101117</link><pubDate>2010-11-17T12:12:01</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present the Winter Conference - "The Evolution of Your IACUC: Promoting Science and Compliance" - on December 6 and 7, 2010 in San Antonio, Texas. For program, registration and accommodation information, visit http://www.scaw.com/Conference.htm. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 51(4): Birds as Animal Models in the Behavioral and Neural Sciences]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101110</link><pubDate>2010-11-10T10:20:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The articles in this issue highlight some of the exciting work being performed in birds to tackle many fundamental questions in the behavioral and neural sciences. Scientific Editor: Marc F. Schmidt. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/51_4/html/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: November Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101105</link><pubDate>2010-11-05T10:03:05</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW" responds to the topic "Refusal to renew an expiring protocol" in the November 2010 issue. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 51(3): One Health: The Intersection of Humans, Animals, and the Environment]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101104</link><pubDate>2010-11-04T11:42:37</pubDate><description><![CDATA["'One Health' promotes the integration of human, animal, and environmental health, and thus enhances understanding of disease processes, through communication and collaboration among physicians, veterinarians, wildlife professionals, environmental and public health experts, osteopaths, dentists, nurses, biomedical engineers, physicists, biochemists, plant pathologists, and others." - Thomas P. Monath, Laura H. Kahn, and Bruce Kaplan. Scientific Editor: James G. Fox. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/51_3/html/.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC Administrator’s Best Practices Meeting: November 2010, State College, PA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101021</link><pubDate>2010-10-21T13:31:00</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania State University is presenting the "5th Annual IACUC Administrator's Best Practices Meeting." Two sessions will be held on November 9-10 and 11-12, 2010 in State College, Pennsylvania. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/workshop.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: October 21, Chicago, IL]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101007</link><pubDate>2010-10-07T11:49:34</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC Training Workshop will be held on October 21, 2010 in Chicago, IL. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.scaw.com/iacuc-advanced.htm.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Vacancy Announcement – Veterinary Medical Officer]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20101005</link><pubDate>2010-10-05T15:38:47</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Institutes of Health seeks applications from candidates for the position of Veterinary Medical Officer, Division of Compliance Oversight, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), located in the Office of Extramural Research (OER). For more information, interested candidates should visit the Jobs @ NIH website at: http://www.jobs.nih.gov/ and search on job announcement number HHS/NIH-2010-2743.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ASLAP 2010 Continuing Education Program: October 9, Atlanta, GA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100929</link><pubDate>2010-09-29T13:40:33</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American Society for Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP) is presenting the 2010 Continuing Education Program - "Practical Laboratory Animal Therapeutics" - on October 9 in Atlanta, Georgia. Program information can be found at http://www.aslap.org/. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: October Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100923</link><pubDate>2010-09-23T15:47:09</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Is electronic approval appropriate?" in the October 2010 issue. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Innovative Environmental Enrichment Symposium: October 10, Atlanta, GA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100922</link><pubDate>2010-09-22T15:49:40</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Massachusetts General Hospital, Center for Comparative Medicine will host an annual Innovative Environmental Enrichment Symposium on Sunday, October 10, 2010 in Atlanta, GA at the Omni Hotel at the CNN Center. For more information see http://www.virtualvivarium.com/about-us/upcoming-events/environmental_enrichment_symposium.asp.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Discussion of OLAW FAQs” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100920</link><pubDate>2010-09-20T16:04:53</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "Discussion of OLAW FAQs", held September 9, 2010 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording can be found on the Education Resources page.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: September 27, New York, NY]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100913</link><pubDate>2010-09-13T16:59:37</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC Training Workshop will be held on September 27, 2010 in New York, NY. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Clarification on the Roles of NIH Scientific Review Groups (SRG) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) in Review of Vertebrate Animal Research]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100908</link><pubDate>2010-09-08T17:30:42</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guidance on Clarification on the Roles of NIH Scientific Review Groups (SRG) and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) in Review of Vertebrate Animal Research has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on September 1, 2010, NOT-OD-10-128. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Early Registration Extended for the Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100901</link><pubDate>2010-09-01T15:36:37</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Register now and save! Discounted registration extended to September 15. You can reserve a space now at the discounted rate with payment due by October 8. Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium - will be held on October 25-26, 2010 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Bethesda, MD. Pre-conference IACUC 101 and AWIC Workshops will be held on October 24, 2010. Program and registration information can be found at www.AWSRSymposium.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[International Workshop on Alternative Methods to Reduce, Refine, and Replace the Use of Animals in Vaccine Potency and Safety Testing: State of the Science and Future Directions]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100825</link><pubDate>2010-08-25T10:29:21</pubDate><description><![CDATA[NICEATM-ICCVAM are convening an International Workshop on Alternative Methods to Reduce, Refine, and Replace the Use of Animals in Vaccine Potency and Safety Testing: State of the Science and Future Directions. The workshop will be held September 14-16, 2010 at the NIH, William H. Natcher Conference Center, Bethesda, MD. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: September 10, Bethesda, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100824</link><pubDate>2010-08-24T14:25:35</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC Training Workshop will be held on September 10, 2010 in Bethesda, MD. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in OLAW Commentary and Articles]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100816</link><pubDate>2010-08-16T12:00:31</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary and Articles. In the August 2010 issue of Lab Animal, "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the Protocol Review column "Noncompliance in survival surgery technique." New guidance on other topics can be found in Articles by OLAW Staff.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Nonhuman Primate Enrichment and Social Housing Resources]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100810</link><pubDate>2010-08-10T16:58:44</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has a new online resource for information on nonhuman primate enrichment and social housing. This resource is provided to assist institutions in enhancing the care and well-being of nonhuman primates. The webpage can be found on the OLAW homepage under Resources.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium plus IACUC 101 & AWIC Workshops]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100729</link><pubDate>2010-07-29T11:57:19</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Animal Welfare and Scientific Research: 1985 to 2010 Symposium - will be held on October 25-26, 2010 at the Bethesda North Marriott Hotel and Convention Center, Bethesda, MD. Pre-conference IACUC 101 and AWIC Workshops will be held on October 24, 2010. Program and registration information can be found at www.AWSRSymposium.com.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories (BMBL): 5th Edition]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100723</link><pubDate>2010-07-23T10:35:36</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has released the fifth edition of "Biosafety in Microbiological and Biomedical Laboratories" (BMBL). The BMBL was revised in December 2009 and the fifth edition is now available for purchase or download. For additional information, visit the CDC’s biosafety website at http://www.cdc.gov/biosafety (or http://www.cdc.gov/od/ohs).]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: August 18-19, San Francisco, CA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100720</link><pubDate>2010-07-20T13:49:25</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on August 18 and 19, 2010 in San Francisco, California. The California Biomedical Research Association (CBRA) will host the programs with support from NIH OLAW, USDA APHIS Animal Care, and AAALAC International. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under IACUC 101 Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update on Applicability of the Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP)]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100716</link><pubDate>2010-07-16T10:37:32</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Update on Applicability of the Shelf Life Extension Program (SLEP) has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on July 14, 2010, NOT-OD-10-114. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100707</link><pubDate>2010-07-07T16:37:23</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research of the National Academy of Sciences has published "Scientific and Humane Issues in the Use of Random Source Dogs and Cats in Research". This report examines the value of random-source animals in biomedical research and the role of Class B dealers who acquire and resell live dogs and cats to research institutions. The report can be found on the OLAW Useful Links webpage, under Publications and Reports.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“Ethics and IACUC Responsibility” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100706</link><pubDate>2010-07-06T17:34:54</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "Ethics and IACUC Responsibility", held June 10, 2010 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording can be found on the Education Resources page.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance Regarding Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100616</link><pubDate>2010-06-16T15:42:49</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on June 4, 2010, NOT-OD-10-102. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: June Issue]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100615</link><pubDate>2010-06-15T17:07:34</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Revisiting approved protocols" in the June 2010 issue. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100602</link><pubDate>2010-06-02T13:22:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Institute for Laboratory Animal Research of the National Academy of Sciences has released a prepublication copy of the 8th Edition of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals."]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Online Seminar Series: June 10, 2010]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100527</link><pubDate>2010-05-27T15:23:07</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Ethics and IACUC Responsibility" - June 10 - Ernest Prentice, Ph.D., University of Nebraska, will be the guest speaker for the OLAW Outreach Program, a free online seminar series. The seminar for Institutional Officials (IOs) will begin at Noon Eastern time. The seminar for IACUC Staff will start at 2 pm Eastern time. Registration and program information can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education, OLAW Online Seminars.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 51(2): Disaster Planning and Management]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100504</link><pubDate>2010-05-04T11:02:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA["The articles in this issue vividly illustrate that it is impossible to effectively plan for every possible disaster. But periodic review of an institution’s disaster plan, preparation (to the extent possible) for the unexpected, and communication with a wide range of professionals (both on-site and at the local, state, and, as applicable, federal levels) can mitigate damage and facilitate recovery. We hope that the hard-won lessons learned by our contributors can be useful to colleagues both in laboratory animal science and in other fields." - Kathryn A. Bayne. Scientific Editors: Kathryn Bayne and Jim Womack.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instructions for Completion and Technical Evaluation of the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) in NIH Contract Proposals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100421</link><pubDate>2010-04-21T11:53:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Instructions for Completion and Technical Evaluation of the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) in NIH Contract Proposals has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on April 19, 2010, NOT-OD-10-049. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update of Sample Animal Welfare Assurance for Foreign Institutions]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100420</link><pubDate>2010-04-20T09:34:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Update of Sample Animal Welfare Assurance for Foreign Institutions has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on April 16, 2010, NOT-OD-10-083. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance on Confirming Appropriate Charges to NIH Awards during Periods of Noncompliance for Activities Involving Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100419</link><pubDate>2010-04-19T13:27:02</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guidance on Confirming Appropriate Charges to NIH Awards during Periods of Noncompliance for Activities Involving Animals has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on April 15, 2010, NOT-OD-10-081. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[USDA AWIC Workshop: May 5-6, Beltsville, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100408</link><pubDate>2010-04-08T14:42:54</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The next workshop is being held on May 5-6, 2010.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Instructions for Completion and Peer Review of the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) in NIH Grant Applications and Cooperative Agreements]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100319</link><pubDate>2010-03-19T11:56:00</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Instructions for Completion and Peer Review of the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) in NIH Grant Applications and Cooperative Agreements, has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on March 17, 2010, NOT-OD-10-027.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New FAQs Posted on OLAW Website]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100318</link><pubDate>2010-03-18T16:32:56</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has posted three new FAQs on their website. Topics include change in scope and research studies involving privately owned animals. The FAQs can be found on the OLAW website under the Guidance section.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Physical Plant Issues" Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100316</link><pubDate>2010-03-16T10:19:04</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "Physical Plant Issues", held March 11, 2010 is now available. The seminar recording can be found on the OLAW Education Resources page.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New FAQ on Laparoscopic Procedures Posted]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100226</link><pubDate>2010-02-26T14:34:02</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has posted a new FAQ on the topic "Are laparoscopic procedures considered major surgery?" This guidance can be found in the Animal Use and Management section under FAQ F13. For questions, suggestions or comments, email to olaw@od.nih.gov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Online Seminar Series: March 11, 2010]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100224</link><pubDate>2010-02-24T11:03:21</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Physical Plant Issues" - March 11 - Ron Banks, D.V.M., Director, Office of Animal Welfare Assurance, Duke University, will be the guest speaker for the OLAW Outreach Program, a free online seminar series. The seminar for Institutional Officials (IOs) will begin at Noon Eastern time. The seminar for IACUC Staff will start at 2 pm Eastern time. Registration and program information can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education, OLAW Online Seminars.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101 Workshop and PRIM&R 2010 IACUC Conference: March 21-23, 2010 in Baltimore, MD]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100203</link><pubDate>2010-02-03T12:21:52</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) 2010 IACUC Conference - "Celebrating 25 Years of the Guiding Principles for Animal Research" - will be held on March 22-23, 2010 in Baltimore, MD. Pre-Conference Educational Programs, Essentials of IACUC Administration and IACUC 101, will be held on March 20-21, 2010. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[2010 IACUC Regional Education Conference: March 4, Seattle, WA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100129</link><pubDate>2010-01-29T12:02:08</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) is presenting the "2010 IACUC Regional Education Conference" on March 4, 2010 in Seattle, Washington. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 51(1): Regenerative Medicine: From Mice to Men]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100125</link><pubDate>2010-01-25T11:16:59</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Efforts to build on the knowledge gained through stem cell research, and eventually reach the goal of providing effective and safe therapies through the use of stem cell interventions, require the resolution of many challenges. Research in stem cell biology and regenerative medicine covers a broad spectrum of basic and translational studies, in which progress is slow but steady and the use of animals has been and remains paramount." - John D. Gearhart and Russell C. Addis. Scientific Editors: Estelle Gauda and Joel Glover]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching: Third Edition, January 2010]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100122</link><pubDate>2010-01-22T15:37:54</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Federation of Animal Science Societies (FASS) has released the third edition of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Agricultural Animals in Research and Teaching" (FASS Ag Guide). The FASS Ag Guide serves as a reference document for meeting the needs and requirements of agricultural animals utilized in research and teaching. Institutions that use agricultural animals in PHS supported animal activities are responsible for meeting the guidelines of the ILAR "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals" ("Guide"). For additional OLAW guidance on the use of the "Guide" and the FASS Ag Guide, see FAQ G7 under Institutional Responsibilities on the OLAW website.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRIM&R Webinar - Top Tips for IACUCs: Perspectives in Animal Care]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100115</link><pubDate>2010-01-15T10:00:13</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Join Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&amp;R) for a Webinar - "Top Tips for IACUCs: Perspectives in Animal Care" - February 9, 2010, from 1:00 until 2:30 PM ET. Presenters will be Patricia A. Brown, VMD, MS, DACLAM, Director, OLAW and Monte Matthews, BA, CPIA, Director, Office of Veterinary Services, Animal Care Officer, University of Oregon. For more information, visit http://www.primr.org/Conferences.aspx?id=7887.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: February 24-25, Lafayette, LA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2010.htm#20100108</link><pubDate>2010-01-08T17:10:22</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on February 24 and 25, 2010 in Lafayette, Louisiana. The University of Louisiana at Lafayette and the New Iberia Research Center will host the programs with support from NIH OLAW, USDA APHIS Animal Care, and AAALAC International. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under IACUC 101 Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Reports are due to OLAW by January 31, 2010]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091217</link><pubDate>2009-12-17T10:11:46</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Annual Reports for the period January 1, 2009 through December 31, 2009 will be due to OLAW no later than January 31, 2010. A sample Annual Report document can be found at the OLAW website under Sample Documents. Fax your Annual Report to 301-915-9478.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“The OLAW Annual Report: What You Need to Know” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091214</link><pubDate>2009-12-14T16:22:46</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "The OLAW Annual Report: What You Need to Know", held December 10, 2009 is now available. The seminar recording can be found on the OLAW Education Resources page. ]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Rats]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091204</link><pubDate>2009-12-04T11:21:10</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Human Genome Research Institute Office of Laboratory Animal Medicine, with support from the NIH Office of Animal Care and Use and the AALAS Foundation, has developed a training CD in "Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Rats". To obtain a copy of the CD send your name, research institution affiliation, full mailing address and email address to rats_cd@mail.nih.gov. One CD per request please.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[CDC's 11th International Symposium on Biosafety: January 23-27, Atlanta, GA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091201</link><pubDate>2009-12-01T10:32:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Office of Health and Safety of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is presenting the "11th International Symposium on Biosafety" on January 23-27, 2010 in Atlanta, Georgia. Program information can be found on the OLAW web site in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Online Seminar Series: December 10, 2009]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091124</link><pubDate>2009-11-24T13:51:41</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Eileen Morgan, Director, Division of Assurances, OLAW, will be the speaker for the OLAW Outreach Program on December 10, 2009. The seminar for Institutional Officials (IOs) - "The OLAW Annual Report and More" - will begin at Noon Eastern time. The seminar for IACUC Staff - "The OLAW Annual Report: What You Need to Know" - will start at 2 pm Eastern time. Registration and program information can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education, OLAW Online Seminars.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW Winter Conference: December 7-8, San Antonio, TX]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091109</link><pubDate>2009-11-09T14:22:40</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present the Winter Conference - "Creating and Running an Engaged and Proactive IACUC" - on December 8 and 9, 2009 in San Antonio, Texas. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW web site in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC Administrator's Best Practices Meeting: December 3-4, State College, PA]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091105</link><pubDate>2009-11-05T15:08:27</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Pennsylvania State University is presenting the "4th Annual IACUC Administrator's Best Practices Meeting" on December 3 and 4, 2009 in State College, Pennsylvania. Program information can be found on the OLAW web site in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 50(4): Pain and Distress in Fish]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091023</link><pubDate>2009-10-23T16:46:06</pubDate><description><![CDATA["The articles in this issue of the ILAR Journal consider both the philosophical and scientific aspects of fish pain and distress as well as the use of fish as models for research on human diseases. The issue's topic is important both because of the number of species involved (some 30,000) and because controversy persists about whether fish experience pain and/or distress."— Lysa Pam Posner, in Introduction: Pain and Distress in Fish: A Review of the Evidence]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Symposium on Animal Welfare: November 9-11, East Lansing, MI]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20091019</link><pubDate>2009-10-19T16:42:19</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) are presenting the "Joint International Educational Symposium on Animal Welfare" on November 9-11, 2009 in East Lansing, Michigan. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW web site in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop: October 20, Notre Dame, IN]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090925</link><pubDate>2009-09-25T11:42:07</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop will be held on October 20, 2009 in Notre Dame, Indiana. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Emerging Issues, USDA Perspective, an OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar is posted on the OLAW website.]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090918</link><pubDate>2009-09-18T08:25:26</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The webinar speaker is Dr. Betty Goldentyer, Eastern Region Director, APHIS, USDA. The seminar was broadcast September 17, 2009.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: October 7-8, Chicago, IL]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090910</link><pubDate>2009-09-10T15:47:04</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on October 7 and 8, 2009 in Chicago, Illinois. Northwestern University and Loyola University Medical Center will host the programs with support from NIH OLAW, USDA APHIS Animal Care, and AAALAC. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under IACUC 101 Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Online Seminar Series: September 17, 2009]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090901</link><pubDate>2009-09-01T16:29:51</pubDate><description><![CDATA["Emerging Issues, USDA Perspective" - September 17 - Betty Goldentyer, D.V.M., Eastern Region Director, USDA, APHIS, Animal Care, will be the guest speaker for the OLAW Outreach Program, a free online seminar series. The seminar for IACUC Staff will start at 2 pm Eastern time. The seminar for Institutional Officials (IOs) will begin at Noon Eastern time. Registration and program information can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education, OLAW Online Seminars.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Considering Alternatives; Making a Difference" – September 23-24, 2009]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090831</link><pubDate>2009-08-31T15:12:11</pubDate><description><![CDATA[USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Animal Care and Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) are conducting a workshop - "Considering Alternatives; Making a Difference" - on September 23-24, 2009 in Kansas City, Missouri.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop: September 11, Beaverton, OR]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090731</link><pubDate>2009-07-31T10:07:21</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop will be held on September 11, 2009 in Beaverton, Oregon. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Topic Index of OLAW Guidance]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090723</link><pubDate>2009-07-23T11:11:07</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has a Topic Index – a new online resource to OLAW Guidance by subject matter. You can now browse and search OLAW responses to Frequently Asked Questions, Commentaries and Articles written by OLAW staff, plus Policy Notices published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts. The Topic Index can be found on the OLAW homepage under Guidance.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 50(3): Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Exploring a Human Disorder Using Animal Models]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090717</link><pubDate>2009-07-17T12:05:20</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Sleep-Disordered Breathing: Exploring a Human Disorder Using Animal Models. "Sleep-disordered breathing—and in particular, obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)—and its comorbidities have a major impact both on individual health and on health care systems in general. The use of animal models is essential as investigators continue to learn about OSA and advance the transition from identifying mechanisms of injury to developing therapeutic interventions." Issue Co-Editor: Estelle B. Gauda]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New Forum for Submitting Comments on the OLAW Online Seminars]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090707</link><pubDate>2009-07-07T14:18:21</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has developed an online forum for participants and viewers of the OLAW Online Seminars. If you have participated in the Online Seminar, "What Every IACUC Should Know About AAALAC International", or watched the recording, you may now submit comments and questions online. OLAW will compile comments, answer questions and post relevant material on the OLAW website. The comment period for this seminar is open until August 15, 2009. The link to the forum can be found on the Education Resources page by clicking on the seminar title.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Update to FAQ on the Use of DMR Subsequent to FCR]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090629</link><pubDate>2009-06-29T14:25:44</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW has updated their guidance to IACUCs regarding the use of Designated Member Review (DMR) to review animal study protocols subsequent to Full Committee Review (FCR). This guidance can be found in Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) 19 under the Protocol Review section on the OLAW web page http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/faqs.htm#proto_19. For questions, suggestions or comments, email to olaw@od.nih.gov.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[“What Every IACUC Should Know About AAALAC International” Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090617</link><pubDate>2009-06-17T15:04:31</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "What Every IACUC Should Know About AAALAC International", held June 11, 2009 is now available. The seminar recording can be found on the OLAW Education Resources page.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Outreach Online Seminar Series: June 11, 2009]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090604</link><pubDate>2009-06-04T08:41:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Christian E. Newcomer, V.M.D., Executive Director, AAALAC International, will be the guest speaker for the OLAW Outreach Online Seminar Series. The seminar for IACUC Staff will start at 2 pm Eastern time. The seminar for Institutional Officials (IOs) will begin at Noon Eastern time. Registration and program information can be found on the OLAW homepage under Education, OLAW Online Seminars.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New from the National Academies: Recognizing and Alleviating Pain in Animals]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090529</link><pubDate>2009-05-29T08:07:29</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The National Academies have developed a free online resource to help those who care for and use laboratory animals, farm animals, and pets to prevent, recognize, and alleviate pain in different types of animals, from non-human primates to fish. Visit this online resource at http://nas.edu/pain.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop: June 15, Research Triangle Park, NC]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090511</link><pubDate>2009-05-11T15:45:35</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A SCAW IACUC-Advanced Workshop will be held on June 15, 2009 in Research Triangle Park, North Carolina. The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[OLAW Guidance in Preparing for Pandemic Flu]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090501</link><pubDate>2009-05-01T15:37:15</pubDate><description><![CDATA[OLAW reminds grantee institutions that the “Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals” requires PHS Assured institutions to “have a disaster plan that takes into account both personnel and animals.” Guidance can be found on the OLAW website in the Frequently Asked Questions section, question 9, under Institutional Responsibilities.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: June 24-25, Niagara Falls, NY]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090428</link><pubDate>2009-04-28T16:44:59</pubDate><description><![CDATA[IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on June 24 and 25, 2009 in Niagara Falls, New York. The Roswell Park Cancer Institute will host the programs with support from NIH OLAW, USDA APHIS Animal Care, and AAALAC. Program and registration information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under IACUC 101 Series.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 50(2): Gene Therapy in Large Animal Models of Human Genetic Diseases]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090401</link><pubDate>2009-04-01T14:00:00</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Gene Therapy in Large Animal Models of Human Genetic Diseases. "The structure and function of most genes in animals are homologous to those in humans, thus many genetic diseases that occur in humans also occur in animals. Gene mutations usually cause similar biochemical dysfunctions, resulting in pathologic changes at the molecular, cellular, organ, and organism levels. For these reasons, the knowledge gained through research in animals can be of direct benefit to human as well as animal health." Issue editor: John H. Wolfe]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA["Reporting Noncompliant Events to OLAW" Seminar Available for Viewing]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090311</link><pubDate>2009-03-11T15:29:22</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, “Reporting Noncompliant Events to OLAW”, held March 5, 2009 is now available. The seminar recording can be found on the OLAW IACUC Staff Outreach web page.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[ILAR Journal Volume 50(1): The Neurobiology of Social Behavior]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090126</link><pubDate>2009-01-26T15:29:57</pubDate><description><![CDATA[The Neurobiology of Social Behavior "The articles in this issue give the reader an appreciation for the complexity of social behavior in all organisms, both in and outside the laboratory. The general principles illustrated by the specific examples apply to many other species, including other common laboratory animals." Issue editor: Scott Wersinger]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[New FAQ on Protocol Review Posted]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090116</link><pubDate>2009-01-16T15:30:13</pubDate><description><![CDATA[A new Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) has been posted on the OLAW website. This FAQ provides guidance on the topic "Does the IACUC have to review proposed animal research activities at the time of grant award if the animal research activities will not be conducted until year 4 or 5 of a grant?"]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Guidance to IACUCs Regarding Use of Designated Member Review (DMR) for Animal Study Proposal Review Subsequent to Full Committee Review (FCR)]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090113</link><pubDate>2009-01-13T15:30:24</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Guidance to IACUCs Regarding Use of Designated Member Review (DMR) for Animal Study Proposal Review Subsequent to Full Committee Review (FCR) has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on January 8, 2009, NOT-OD-09-035. This Notice provides guidance to PHS awardee institutions on actions an IACUC may take following FCR. A related Frequently Asked Question (FAQ) has been posted in the Protocol Review section on the OLAW website.]]></description></item><item><title><![CDATA[Annual Reports are due to OLAW by January 31, 2009]]></title><link>http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/newsarchive_2009.htm#20090108</link><pubDate>2009-01-08T13:33:14</pubDate><description><![CDATA[Annual Reports for the period January 1, 2008 through December 31, 2008 will be due to OLAW no later than January 31, 2009. In accordance with the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on the Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals (Policy), Part IV.F., and each Institution’s Animal Welfare Assurance, each institution is required to submit a written report to the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) at least once every twelve (12) months. Reporting periods coincide with the calendar year, unless a request was made in writing to OLAW for an alternate reporting schedule.]]></description></item></channel></rss>
