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In this issue:
- Register Now: Upcoming OLAW Conversations
- Reminder: 2024 Annual Report to OLAW
- Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Events
- Register Now for the Winter 2024 SCAW Annual Winter Conference
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Register Now: Upcoming OLAW Conversations
November 12, 2024 | 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM ET | Virtual
Join us for the next OLAW Conversations session entitled "Empowering Change: Lessons from Case Studies You Choose,” the second in a series of interactive sessions on change management. Speakers include:
- Lauren Jaebker Lueth, M.S. Social Scientist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
- Elaine Kim, B.S. CPIA, Sr. Technical Professional, KBR/Wyle LLC
This session is a continuation of the discussion on how to set up conversations for success when discussing critical animal care and use issues with key stakeholders, but with a twist. We will focus on specific case studies that attendees choose. All proposed example case studies can be found here. Due to time limitations, we may not be able to examine all 13 scenarios in this session. Therefore, we ask that all registrants complete a short survey rating their interest in discussing each case study from extremely interested to not interested at all.
The survey is anonymous and completely voluntary. There are no negative consequences from the participating federal agencies for taking part or choosing not to complete the survey. All case studies/scenarios are fictional; any resemblance to real life is completely coincidental.
Don't forget to register too!
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Reminder: 2024 Annual Report to OLAW
Domestic Annual Reports for the reporting period of October 1, 2023, through September 30, 2024, are due to OLAW by December 1, 2024 for domestic institutions with an approved Domestic Animal Welfare Assurance. The Domestic Annual Report to OLAW webpage contains additional information and the Domestic Annual Report form. Domestic institutions must download the updated Annual Report form and should email the completed, signed Domestic Annual Report form in PDF format to [email protected] by December 1, 2024 but no earlier than September 30, 2024.
To access the updated report documents and learn more, visit the OLAW Domestic Annual Report webpage: Annual Report to OLAW | OLAW (nih.gov)
Foreign Annual Reports are not due at this time. A notice with details regarding Foreign Annual Reports will be announced separately.
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Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Events
There are two upcoming events hosted by the Biosafety Administrators Association:
- October 30, 2024 | 11:30 am – 4:30 pm | Virtual -- “A Detailed Analysis of Section III, Experiments Covered by the NIH”
- November 20, 2024 | 3:00-4:30 pm ET | Virtual -- “Dual Use Research of Concern; What’s New (Implement by May 2025)?”
More information can be found on the BSAA website https://ibcadministrators.com
About the Biosafety Administrators Association: The BSAA is a professional organization promoting collaboration, professional development, and continuing education in biosafety research compliance across diverse sectors like academia and industry. It serves as a hub for knowledge exchange and networking. Faculty focus on understanding applicable regulations, maintaining compliant biosafety research programs, and developing effective and efficient practices for program management.
Information regarding this external event is provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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Register Now for the Winter 2024 SCAW Annual Winter Conference
December 9-10, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | In-Person
Registration is open for the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) winter conference. SCAW two-day conferences provide key findings and advances in research animal welfare, explore policy and management issues related to IACUCs and develop awareness of humane care and use of agricultural animals in research. Topics to be discussed include:
- New Approach Methodologies (NAMs): Beyond the Buzz – Applications and Impact
- Can Virtual Technology Lessen the IACUC Burden
- Legal Tips for Internal Compliance and External Reporting to Federal Agencies: What to Do and What Not to Do
- Are You Up to Date with OLAW, APHIS and AAALAC International: Q & A for You and Me
- Extrinsic Factors: Can We Talk About the People Problem
- Lights, Vibration, and More: How Extrinsic Factors Affect the Animals in the Research Facility
- The Intersection of Non Compliance and Research Misconduct: Going From Bad to Worse
- Sound Public Policy
Early registration ends October 31, 2024. Hotel deadline November 15, 2024. For questions regarding membership status or registration contact SCAW at 301.345.3500 or [email protected]
About SCAW: The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) is dedicated to balancing animal welfare and excellence in basic and applied scientific inquiry. SCAW’s workshops further that mission by providing training from experts in animal research, including investigators, laboratory animal veterinarians, and representatives from the USDA, NIH OLAW, and AAALAC International.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.