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Morehouse School of Medicine

Event: IACUC 101 – Atlanta, Georgia.

Co-Sponsors:

  • Morehouse School of Medicine
  • Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare
  • NIH
  • ANCARE Corp.
  • Pharmacal
  • Girton Manufacturing
  • Techniplast USA
  • Allentown Inc.
  • Purina LabDiet LLC
  • Edstrom Industries

When: Thursday, May 3, 2007.

Time: 7:30 am – 5:00 pm.

Place: Embassy Suites Hotel, Atlanta - Centennial Olympic Park.

O n May 3, 2007 in Atlanta, Georgia, Morehouse School of Medicine and the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare will co-sponsor the IACUC 101 at Embassy Suites Hotel, Atlanta - Centennial Olympic Park.

IACUC 101 is a full day didactic and interactive training course for new as well as seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates including IACUC administrators, trainers, veterinarians, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, individuals responsible for their institution’s animal care program and others interested in IACUC roles and responsibilities. The program is delivered by a top-notch faculty renowned for their expertise in institutional animal care and use issues and program development including representatives from both private and academic biomedical research institutions as well as the AAALAC, USDA and OLAW.

The morning and early afternoon sessions will provide a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of laboratory animals supplemented with examples and possible approaches for successful and effective administration. Current available resources to help IACUC’s keep abreast of the latest information as well as take advantage of networking opportunities will also be covered. The materials and information provided during the course will be applied during the later afternoon session when students will be challenged to consider, deliberate and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios. Students receive an extensive resources manual as well as copies of relevant laws, regulations, policy and guides.

Participation of women, racial/ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities, and other individuals, who have been traditionally underrepresented in science is encouraged. Funding for this conference was made possible in part by the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, NIH. The views expressed in written conference materials or publications and by speakers and moderators do not necessarily reflect the official policies of the Department of HHS; nor does mention of trade names, commercial practices or organizations imply endorsement by the U.S. Government.