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Reviewer Training Module for the Vertebrate Animals Section (VAS)
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Reviewer Training Module for the Vertebrate Animals Section
Introduction
What is the VAS?
First VAS Criterion: Description of Procedures
Second VAS Criterion: Justifications
Third VAS Criterion: Minimization of Pain and Distress
Euthanasia is not addressed in the VAS
VAS Resources
Reviewer Training Module for the Vertebrate Animals Section
Resources
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PHS Policy
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Worksheet for Applications Involving Animals
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Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
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NIH Grants Policy Statement, Section 4.1.1: Animal Welfare Requirements
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AVMA Guidelines for the Euthanasia of Animals
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General Application Instructions
doc
VAS checklist
pdf
How to Navigate
pdf
VAS Reviewer Cheat Sheet