Notice Number: NOT-OD-11-104
Key Dates
Release Date:
August 10, 2011
Issued by
National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Purpose
IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on September 14 and 15, 2011 in Houston, Texas. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center 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).
Program descriptions
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.
Program information
For program, registration and accommodation information, visit https://www.123signup.com/event?id=vsrpg.Inquiries
For questions or further information, contact:
Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health
RKL1, Suite 360
6705 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-7982
Phone: 301-496-7163
Fax: 301-915-9481
E-mail: olaw@od.nih.gov
Web: http://olaw.nih.gov/
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National Institutes of Health (NIH) 9000 Rockville Pike Bethesda, Maryland 20892 |
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