21st Century Cures Act: Updates and Your Questions Answered - Video

This webinar focuses on OLAW and USDA progress on initiatives outlined in the 21st Century Cures Act report. Specifically, agency representatives discuss action items released in 2021.

OLAW discusses guidance on:

1. using the AAALAC International program description in the OLAW Domestic Assurance,
2. flexibilities for conducting semiannual animal facility inspections, and
3. responsibilities for conducting grant- and contract-to protocol congruence review.

OLAW also discusses requests for information (RFIs) on zebrafish and departures from the Guide.

USDA covers changes to requirements for research facilities, contingency planning requirements, and the retirement of teachable moments as of October 1, 2022.

Both speakers also answer questions on these initiatives from attendees.