Writing a Good Assurance

Audience: The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, investigators, compliance personnel, animal care staff and others involved in animal programs.

Speakers: 

• Eileen Morgan, Director, Division of Assurances, OLAW, NIH
• Kim Taylor, DVM, ACLAM, OLAW, NIH
• Venita Thornton, DVM, OLAW, NIH

Video: View "Writing a Good Assurance" (Windows Media Player - 1 hr)

Clarification of “de novo”: PHS Policy IV.C.5. requires “The IACUC shall conduct continuing review of each previously approved, ongoing activity covered by this Policy at appropriate intervals as determined by the IACUC, including a complete review in accordance with IV.C.1.-4. at least once every three years.” To maintain consistency with the PHS Policy, “de novo” should be replaced "complete review.”

Supporting Materials:

• Transcript and additional questions (PDF)
• Slides (PDF)