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National Animal Welfare Education Program
This list includes national educational offerings from OLAW and organizations supported by or working with OLAW. For external events, please contact the host organization for any questions regarding educational opportunities. Note that external events may be subject to additional fees or membership requirements. Sign up for OLAW newsletters to be notified of upcoming topics!
Upcoming Workshops and Conferences
Date(s) | Location | Program | Host Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 17, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET | Virtual | Are your Birds Covered Under the AWARs (USDA)? | IACUC Administrators Association |
| April 24-25, 2024 | 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM ET | Virtual | IACUC 101 Plus | IACUC 101 |
| May 1, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET | Virtual | A Communications Specialist for the ACUP | IACUC Administrators Association |
| May 8 and 9, 2024 | 1:00 - 4:00 PM ET | Virtual | Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act Workshop | Animal Welfare Information Center, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA AWIC) |
| May 15, 2024 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET | Virtual | Navigating Animal Care and Use Program Tough Questions | IACUC Administrators Association |
| June 27, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:15 PM ET | Virtual | The Documents Side of an Animal Care and Use Program | PRIM&R |
| December 8-9, 2024 | In-person | San Antonio, TX | SCAW Annual Winter Conference | Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) |
For additional educational opportunities and announcements, see the following:
- OLAW Online Seminars:
A virtual series designed to help Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) and Institutional Officials (IOs) explore their responsibilities in the oversight of PHS-funded research that involves the use of live vertebrate animals. The program is tailored to IACUC staff, IACUC members, IOs, veterinarians, compliance personnel, animal care staff, and others involved in animal programs at PHS-Assured institutions. Registration is free. - OLAW Conversations:
A discussion-based virtual offering from OLAW, that is part of the ICARE Project, where information is presented by subject matter experts, and attendees add to the conversation by sharing their ideas, perspectives, and questions. Experts will also weigh in on participant discussion to offer insights and ensure regulatory compliance, where applicable. These sessions will not be recorded, and therefore, participation will be limited to those who register for the live events and transcripts will not be available. Participation is open to those involved in animal care and use programs, including IACUC members and staff, Institutional Officials, veterinarians, animal facilities personnel, administrators, consultants, and compliance and regulatory personnel. Registration is free. - IACUC 101 Series:
An educational program designed to provide IACUC members, administrators, veterinarians, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, and compliance officers information about the role and responsibilities of the IACUC, including an understanding of federal policies and regulations governing laboratory animal welfare. The faculty consists of nationally recognized experts and representatives from private and academic biomedical research institutions, OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC International. - ICARE Academies:
An educational program that offers participants an understanding of research animal welfare and IACUC oversight issues through active learning and scientific teaching. Attendees work in both large interactive sessions and small facilitated breakout groups. In all of the sessions, attendees engage in learning activities such as interactive presentations, group work, and discussions. Participation is open to those involved in animal care and use programs, including IACUC members and staff, Institutional Officials, veterinarians, animal facilities personnel, administrators, consultants, and compliance and regulatory personnel.