SCAW IACUC Training Workshop: May 13, Boston, MA
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) will present an IACUC Training Workshop on May 13, 2011 in Boston, MA. SCAW developed this one day educational workshop for experienced Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. Program and registration information can be found at http://www.scaw.com/iacuc-advanced.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - April 18, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
ILAR Journal Volume 52(1): Animal Models of Aging: Something Old, Something New
The articles in this issue present commonly used animal models of aging as well as those that are just emerging, with information that ideally will inspire investigators to select models that are best suited for their research. Scientific Editor: Richard L. Sprott. See online at http://dels-old.nas.edu/ilar_n/ilarjournal/52_1/html/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - April 13, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
OLAW Important Notification - Potential Lapse in Federal Government Funding
The continuing resolution to fund Federal government operations expires at midnight EDT on Friday, April 8, 2011. Given the uncertainties related to the National Institutes of Healths appropriation, OLAW is planning for the potential lapse in Federal government funding. As part of the OLAW plans, we are providing the following information to answer questions you may have on the impact such a lapse in appropriation will have on your Animal Welfare Assurance and the availability of OLAW systems and services. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - April 8, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
USDA AWIC Workshop: May 11-12, Beltsville, MD
The USDA Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) teaches a 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 next workshop is being held on May 11-12, 2011. For additional information, visit http://www.nal.usda.gov/awic/awicworkshops/regform.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - April 7, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
IACUC 101/201 PLUS Workshops: May 18-19, King of Prussia, PA
IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held May 18-19, 2011 in King of Prussia, PA. IACUC 101 is 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 (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - April 4, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
Federal Register Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period
On March 29, 2011, the NIH published a Federal Register Notice of Extension of Public Comment Period on NIHs proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition". Comments can be submitted until April 24, 2011 at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 29, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
OLAW Welcomes Dr. Barton Weick
OLAW is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Barton Weick to the position of Animal Welfare Specialist, Division of Compliance Oversight. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 22, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
Guidance to Reduce Regulatory Burden for IACUC Administration Regarding Alternate Members and Approval Dates
has been published in the NIH Guide for Grants and Contracts on March 18, 2011, NOT-OD-11-053. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/guide/notice-files/NOT-OD-11-053.html. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 21, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
Extended Comment Period on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition
NIH announces that the public comment period on the proposed adoption and implementation of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition" has been extended until April 24, 2011. Comments may be submitted at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/2011guidecomments/add.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 18, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
IACUC Responsibilities Beyond Protocol Review and Facilities Inspection Seminar Available for Viewing
A recording of the OLAW IACUC Staff Online Seminar, "IACUC Responsibilities Beyond Protocol Review and Facilities Inspection", held March 10, 2011 has been posted on the OLAW website. The seminar recording and supporting materials can be found at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/educational_resources.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 17, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
AVMA/AAVMC Animal Welfare Symposium Proceedings
In November, 2009 the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the Association of American Veterinary Medical Colleges (AAVMC) jointly conducted an Animal Welfare Symposium titled "Swimming with the Tide: Animal Welfare in Veterinary Medical Education and Research." Information from the Symposium can be found at http://www.avma.org/awsymposium/. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 14, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
IACUC Administrators Best Practices Meeting: April 11-12, Durham, NC
An IACUC Administrator's Best Practices Meeting will be held April 11-12, 2011 in Durham, North Carolina. Program information can be found on the OLAW website in the Education Section under Workshops and Conferences at http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/workshop.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 7, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
New MOU Among NIH, USDA, and FDA
NIH, USDA, and FDA have participated under a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Concerning Laboratory Animal Welfare for more than two decades. The new MOU is available at: http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/finalmou.htm. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 4, 2011 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" responds to the topic Miscommunication involving 'standard care'" in the March 2011 issue. See http://grants.nih.gov/grants/olaw/references/commentary.htm#protocolCommentary. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - March 1, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
Public Comment Period Open on Proposed Adoption and Implementation of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals: Eighth Edition
NIH requests public comments on adoption and implementation of the eighth edition of the "Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals." Download the Federal Register Notice at http://edocket.access.gpo.gov/2011/pdf/2011-4172.pdf. (Source: OLAW News)
Source: OLAW News - February 24, 2011 Category: Research Source Type: news
