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Significant Changes to IACUC-Approved Protocols - August 2016

Goals:
  • Provide IACUC members with a basic understanding as to what constitutes a significant change to an IACUC-approved protocol.
  • Allow IACUC members to gain an understanding of the review methods available to them for review and approval of significant changes
  • Empower the IACUC to implement the Veterinary Verification and Consultation (VVC) process at their institution
Objectives:
  • Define significant changes
  • Describe the review methods for significant changes

Meet, Share & Learn at the 2017 NIH Regional Seminars

The NIH Office of Extramural Research is offering two NIH Regional Seminars on Program Funding and Grants Administration in 2017. These 2-day seminars, with optional workshop days, are taking place in New Orleans, LA (May 3-5) and Baltimore, MD (October 25-27). The program is geared towards new investigators and extramural research administrators wanting to learn more about the NIH grants application and award processes.

OLAW Welcomes Paula Knapp

OLAW is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Paula Knapp to the position of Animal Welfare Policy Scientist, Division of Assurances. Ms. Knapp has 16 years of experience in animal welfare policy, 12 of those years as a contract Quality Assurance Specialist for OLAW Division of Assurances. She obtained her BS degree in Biology from Lebanon Valley College and is registered with the American Society of Clinical Pathologists in clinical laboratory medicine. Prior to joining OLAW, she was the IACUC Coordinator and Protocol Analyst at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

IACUC 101 and PRIM&R IACUC Conference: March 19-21, New Orleans, LA

IACUC 101 and PRIM&R IACUC Conference will be held March 19-21, 2017, in New Orleans, LA.
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IACUC 101 | March 19 | A one-day didactic and interactive exploration of IACUC fundamentals appropriate 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.

OLAW Welcomes Dr. Jane Na

OLAW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Jane Na to the position of Veterinary Medical Officer in the Division of Assurances. She will also provide support to the Division of Compliance Oversight. Dr. Na completed her laboratory animal medicine residency as well her Bachelor of Science in Biopsychology and Cognitive Science at the University of Michigan, and attained her Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from Michigan State University.

USDA AWIC Workshop: February 22-23, Beltsville, MD

Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act: A Workshop
 
The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a one and a half day workshop at the National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, MD, for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act (AWA). The workshop is targeted for principal investigators, members of IACUCs, information providers, administrators of animal use programs, and veterinarians.
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