IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops: May 18-19, 2011 in King of Prussia, PA
Release Date: March 24, 2011
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on May 18 and
19, 2011 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Society for
Biomedical Research (PSBR) will host the programs with support from the NIH
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture
(USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care, and the
Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care
International (AAALAC).
IACUC 101 The Basics is a full day didactic and interactive educational program for new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. The course provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of research animals.
IACUC 201 PLUS The Process PLUS Select Topics is a highly interactive program that takes the fundamentals of IACUC 101 and applies them to the process and mechanisms of ensuring compliance. The morning and afternoon sessions are divided into 3 tracks based on an individual’s IACUC role, responsibility, and interests. Track topics are customized to include subjects of timely interest. The program concludes with open questions and answers to representatives of OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC.
For program, registration and accommodation information, visit https://www.123signup.com/event?id=vznjf.
For questions or further information, contact:
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health
RKL1, Suite 360
6705 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-7982
Phone: 301-496-7163
Fax: 301-915-9481
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: http://olaw.nih.gov/