Research Involving Animals: 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar Session

Date: Thursday, November 4, 2021

Time: 1:00PM ET - 2:00PM 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)

Event Overview:

Description:

This recording from the 2021 NIH Virtual Seminar revisits the basics of using animals in NIH-funded research. It defines 'animal' as it relates to NIH oversights, describes the requirements of the Vertebrate Animals Section (VAS) of the grant applications, discusses the significance of verifying IACUC approval, identifies the three types of Animal Welfare Assurances, and describes what situations qualify as noncompliance and the implications of noncompliance.

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):

Neera Gopee, Ph.D, D.V.M

[email protected]

Director, Division of Policy and Education

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW)

Office of the Director (OD)

NIH, HHS

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Neera Gopee

<p>Neera V. Gopee, DVM., PhD is the Associate Director, Animal Welfare Policy, in the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) in Bethesda, Maryland. Dr. Gopee earned her veterinary degree at the University of the West Indies and holds a doctoral degree in Toxicology from the University of Georgia. Prior to her appointment at OLAW, she served as a veterinary medical officer at the National Center for Toxicological Research, US Food and Drug Administration in Jefferson, Arkansas. Dr. Gopee is board certified in toxicology and laboratory animal medicine.</p>

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