ARENA IACUC 101
Tuesday, October 16, 2001

ARENA IACUC 101 - Valuable for new IACUC members, administrators, veterinarians, IACUC trainers, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, and others interested in IACUC roles and responsibilities.

Co-sponsored by Yale University, NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), Southern New England AAALAS, Bayer - Pharmaceutical Division, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Pfizer.

On October 16, 2001, the Applied Research Ethics National Association (ARENA) in conjunction with Yale University, the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), Southern New England AAALAS, Bayer - Pharmaceutical Division, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and Pfizer, will present ARENA IACUC 101. ARENA IACUC 101 is a full day didactic and interactive course. Participants will receive an extensive Resources Manual plus other valuable reference material.

To be held at the New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 06511.

IACUCs have an enormous responsibility to ensure the humane care and use of laboratory animals. This course will help educate those who are responsible for their institution�s animal care program covering the rules, regulations and policies necessary for compliance.

The morning and early afternoon sessions will provide a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of laboratory animals supplemented with examples and possible approaches for successful and effective administration. Current resources available to help IACUCs keep abreast of the latest information as well as take advantage of networking opportunities will also be covered. The documents and information provided during the course will be used in various practice scenarios designed to put the newly acquired knowledge to use. The later afternoon session will challenge participants to consider, deliberate and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios. The program will be delivered by a top-notch faculty renowned for their expertise in institutional animal care and use issues and program development including representatives from both private and academic biomedical research institutions as well as the AAALAC, USDA and OLAW.

Tentative Agenda:

8:00 - 9:00: Registration

9:00 - 9:15: Introduction

9:15 - 9:45: I. Historical Perspectives: Setting the Stage

9:45 - 10:15: II. Key Components of an Effective Animal Care Program

10:15 - 10:30: Break

10:30 - 11:00: III. IACUC Functions

11:00 - 11:45: IV. Program Evaluations and Inspections

11:45 - 12:45: Lunch

12:45 - 1:30: V. Protocol Review

1:30 - 2:00: VI. Personnel Qualifications & Training

2:00 - 2:15: Break

2:15 - 4:15: Scenario Shorts - All Faculty

4:15 - 5:00: Questions and Answers

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Date: Tuesday, October 16, 2001

Location: New Haven Lawn Club, 193 Whitney Avenue, New Haven, CT 0651. Directions to the facility are noted below:

Early Registration:   $150/participant postmarked by September 21, 2001.

Late Registration:   $175/participant postmarked after September 21, 2001.

Cancellation:   Cancellations after September 21 will have a $25 administrative fee applied.

Hotel Accommodations:

*The Colony Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Discounted Room Rates are $85 Single, $95 Double with 12% tax. Parking is available at the hotel. A Yale shuttle is scheduled to transport you to and from the New Haven Lawn Club. Morning pick up time at the Colony Hotel on October 16th is at 7:45 a.m. out front. The shuttle will be available after 5:00 p.m. for a return back to the hotel.

For directions to The Colony Hotel, please contact the hotel directly at (203) 776-1234. When making reservations please call 1-800-458-8810. It is critical that you reference the ARENA IACUC 101 Conference. Room reservations must be made by September 3, 2001. Room space is limited so be sure to make your reservations early.

*The Duncan Hotel, 1151 Chapel Street, New Haven, CT 06511. Discounted Room Rates are: $44 Single, $60 Double with 12% tax. Parking for the Duncan Hotel is available at the Colony Hotel located at 1157 Chapel Street, (which is next door). A Yale shuttle is scheduled to transport you to and from the New Haven Lawn Club. Morning pick up time will be out front at the Colony Hotel, 1157 Chapel Street, on October 16th at 7:45 a.m. The shuttle will be available after 5:00 p.m. for a return back to the hotel.

For reservations and directions to The Duncan Hotel, please contact the hotel directly at: (203) 787-1273. It is critical that you reference the ARENA IACUC 101 Conference when making reservations.

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Participation of women, racial/ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, and other individuals who have been traditionally underrepresented in science, is encouraged.

Special Needs: If you have special needs and/or require special accommodations, please contact the Hotel at (203) 776-1234. If you have dietary restrictions or need additional assistance, please contact Kim Mickey, (203) 737-5576, e-mail: kim.mickey@yale.edu or Mary Lou James, (314) 997-6896, e-mail: mljames@mo.net.

Questions: Kim Mickey, Yale University (203) 737-5576, e-mail: kim.mickey@yale.edu or Kelly Fusco, Yale University at (203) 785-2623, e-mail: kelly.fusco@yale.edu OR Mary Lou James, Consultant, Regulatory Compliance, (314) 997-6896, e-mail: mljames@mo.net.

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REGISTRATION FORM:

ARENA IACUC 101 - Yale University

PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION so you can be assured advanced receipt of course materials and proper assignment to a mock IACUC:

PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.

Name: ______________________________ Degrees: _____________________

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Work Phone: _(______)___________ Home Phone: _(______)________________

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City: _____________________________________________________________

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E-mail address: _____________________________________________________

IACUC Title: _____________________________________ (e.g. Chair, Scientist, Non-Affiliated Member or Community Membre, Attending Veterinarian, Administrator/Coordinator)

Number of Years IACUC Experience: ____________________

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PAYMENT OPTIONS - Sorry! Phone registrations nor credit cards can be accepted.

Early Registration: $150/participant postmarked by September 21, 2001

Late Registration: $175/participant postmarked after September 21, 2001

Cancellation: Cancellations after September 21 will have a $25 administrative fee applied

CHECK: Make checks payable to Yale University.

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MAIL COMPLETED REGISTRATION FORM AND PAYMENT TO :

Kelly Fusco � IACUC 101
Yale University
IACUC Office
47 College St., Suite 208
New Haven, CT 06510