IACUC Responsibilities Regarding Service Animals

Date: Thursday, June 10, 2021

Time: 12:00PM ET - 1:00PM ET

Location: Virtual

Cost: Free

This Event is Recorded: The recording and resources will be available 7-10 business days after the event

Hosted by: Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

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Event Overview:

Description:

The webinar focuses on the complex interactions between service animals, emotional support animals, access of these animals to research facilities/vivaria, and the responsibilities of the IACUC and institution in navigating these challenges. The speakers emphasize definitions, federal regulations, and examples of how institutions have tackled these issues.

Audience:

The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff, and others involved in animal programs.

Note

While this information was accurate at the time presented, policies and procedures change over time. Past webinars may not contain the most current guidance. Please note, do not rely on webinars and associated materials as definitive compliance guidance for your specific situation. For compliance questions, please contact OLAW directly.

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Presenter(s):

Ron Banks, D.V.M

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Director

Division of Comparative Medicine

University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center

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Ron Banks

Axel Wolf, M.S., D.V.M

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Acting Director

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

Office of the Director (OD)

NIH, HHS

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Axel Wolf

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