IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops: May 18-19, 2011 in King of Prussia, PA


Notice Number: NOT-OD-11-058

Key Dates

Release Date: March 24, 2011

Issued by

National Institutes of Health (NIH)

Purpose

IACUC 101 and 201 PLUS Workshops will be held on May 18 and 19, 2011 in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Society for Biomedical Research (PSBR) will host the programs with support from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW), the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Animal Care, and the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International (AAALAC).

Program descriptions

IACUC 101 The Basics is a full day didactic and interactive educational program 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.

IACUC 201 PLUS The Process PLUS Select Topics is a highly interactive program that takes the fundamentals of IACUC 101 and applies them to the process and mechanisms of ensuring compliance. The morning and afternoon sessions are divided into 3 tracks based on an individual’s IACUC role, responsibility, and interests. Track topics are customized to include subjects of timely interest. The program concludes with open questions and answers to representatives of OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC.

Program information

For program, registration and accommodation information, visit https://www.123signup.com/event?id=vznjf.

Inquiries

For questions or further information, contact:

Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
Office of Extramural Research
National Institutes of Health
RKL1, Suite 360
6705 Rockledge Drive
Bethesda, MD 20892-7982
Phone: 301-496-7163
Fax: 301-915-9481
E-mail: olaw@od.nih.gov
Web: http://olaw.nih.gov/