IACUC 101 Workshop: April 11, Irvine, CA
An IACUC 101 Workshop will be held April 11, 2012 in Irvine, CA. This educational program is for IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. For program and registration information, see https://www.123signup.com/event?id=cdqhz. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 2, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: March Issue
Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "Disagreement between IO and IACUC" in the March 2012 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - February 27, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
March 1 OLAW Webinar: Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals
Join us for a webinar - Use of Non-Pharmaceutical-Grade Chemicals and Other Substances in Research with Animals - March 1, 2012 at 1:00 PM ET. For program information, see http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/e-seminars.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - February 21, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
USDA AWIC Workshop: March 14-15, Beltsville, MD
The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center teaches a workshop at the National Agricultural Library in Beltsville, MD for individuals who are responsible for providing information to meet the requirements of the Animal Welfare Act. The next workshop is March 14-15, 2012. For more information, go to http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - February 13, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
New VAS Factsheet to Assist Applicants
Preparing the Vertebrate Animal Section (VAS) - is a new factsheet developed by OLAW to assist applicants in completing the VAS of grant applications, contract proposals and cooperative agreements for submission to the NIH. The VAS factsheet can be found on the OLAW homepage under Fast Facts, or downloaded at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/VASfactsheet_v12.pdf (PDF). (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - February 2, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
Advancing Technology & The 3Rs: March 2, Somerset, NJ
On March 2, 2012 in Somerset, NJ, the New Jersey Association for Biomedical Research (NJABR) will present Advancing Technology & The 3Rs, a conference for "sharing strategies that advance bioscience and animal welfare." For more information, go to http://njabr.com/events/current-events/advancing-technology-the-3rs/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 31, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
Comment Period on OLAW Position Statements Extended to February 3, 2012
Due to recent website accessibility issues, the comment period on OLAW Position Statements has been extended to February 3, 2012. Comments may be submitted at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011positionstatement_comments/add.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 30, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
IACUC 101 Workshop and PRIM&R 2012 IACUC Conference: March 19-21, Boston, MA
Public Responsibility in Medicine and Research (PRIM&R) will present an IACUC 101 workshop on March 19 and the 2012 IACUC Conference on March 20-21, 2012 in Boston, MA. For more information, visit http://www.primr.org/conferences.aspx?id=12057. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 27, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: March 9, Orlando, FL
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on March 9, 2012 in Orlando, FL. SCAW developed this one-day educational workshop for IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. For more information, go to http://www.scaw.com/conferences--workshops/training-workshops/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 24, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
Updated Guidance in Lab Animal Protocol Review Column: February Issue
Visit the Guidance section on the OLAW website for updated Commentary on Lab Animal Protocol Review columns. "A word from OLAW and USDA" responds to the topic "IACUC approval of SOPs" in the February 2012 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 20, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
New OLAW Webpage on Obtaining an Assurance
Obtaining an Assurance - is a new online resource to assist PHS awardee institutions in obtaining an Animal Welfare Assurance. The Obtaining an Assurance webpage can be found on the OLAW homepage under Fast Facts, or go to http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/obtain_assurance.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 18, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
2012 IACUC Regional Education Conference: February 24, Seattle, WA
The Northwest Association for Biomedical Research (NWABR) is presenting the "2012 IACUC Regional Education Conference" on February 24, 2012 in Seattle, WA. Program information can be found at http://www.nwabr.org/members/iacuc. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 12, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
ILAR Journal Volume 52(3): Animal Models of Drug Addictions: High Hopes for Therapeutic Treatments
The articles in this issue highlight the remarkable advances in the field of addiction research, drawing from a broad array of studies that have used animal models to elucidate brain mechanisms, structural and functional alterations, and associated behavioral changes. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/52_3/html/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - January 10, 2012 Category: Research Source Type: news
Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity
The Institute of Medicine (IOM) of the National Academy of Sciences has published "Chimpanzees in Biomedical and Behavioral Research: Assessing the Necessity." NIH has accepted the recommendations of the IOM and has announced its plans for implementation of the recommendations in NOT-OD-12-025, http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-12-025.html. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - December 22, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
12th CDC International Symposium on Biosafety: February 11-15, 2012 in Atlanta, GA
The Office of Health and Safety of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is presenting the "12th International Symposium on Biosafety" on February 11-15, 2012 in Atlanta, Georgia. Program information can be found at http://www.eagleson.org/cdc. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - December 20, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
