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In this issue:
- Dr. Brent Morse has retired from OLAW
- OLAW Webinar will be posted 5/1/25! Compliance Through Connection Training
- AAALAC releases Position Statements on Veterinary Care and the 3Rs
- IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Meetings
- Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Upcoming Virtual Events
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Dr. Brent Morse has retired from OLAW
Dr. Brent Morse has retired from the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) as of Friday April 11, 2025. Dr. Morse was part of OLAW for nineteen years and served as the Director of the Division of Compliance Oversight since 2019. He graduated from Washington State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and is board certified in laboratory animal medicine. He has served as an ad hoc site visitor for AAALAC, International, as Acting Chief of the Veterinary Medicine Branch of the Division of Veterinary Resources at NIH, and in several management positions as a Veterinary Corps Officer with the U.S. Army. He was also a Commissioned Officer with the U.S. Public Health Service. Dr. Jacquelyn Tubbs is assuming the role of Acting Director for the Division of Compliance Oversight.
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OLAW Webinar will be posted 5/1/25! Compliance Through Connection Training
Check out our new pre-recorded webinar series! In this webinar, we discuss elements of an effective mentorship program, including hands-on training and addressing the gap between didactic modules and practical skills training. Participants will learn strategies for developing a strong training program for all personnel— including IACUC members, IACUC administrators and staff, trainers, veterinarians, IACUC/IACUC administration, PAM, and research staff. Compliance Through Connection Training may be of particular interest to those involved in quality assurance, training, and IACUC administration. This webinar will be available to view on-demand on the OLAW website.
Speakers include:
- Erin Czarniak, BS, CPIA, LATg, Associate Director of Quality Assurance, University of Michigan
- Ashley Duval, AAS, LATG, Quality Assurance Specialist-Senior, University of Michigan
- William Greer, BS, CPIA, LAT, CM, Assistant Vice President for Research - Animal Program Compliance Oversight, Director, Animal Care & Use Office, University of Michigan
- Taryn Hetrick, LVT, Quality Assurance Specialist, University of Michigan
- Michael Ream, LAT, Quality Assurance Specialist-Senior, University of Michigan
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AAALAC releases Position Statements on Veterinary Care and the 3Rs
In celebration of its 60th anniversary, AAALAC has released a new Position Statement reaffirming its deep-rooted commitment to the ethical framework of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—in the care and use of animals in science. In addition, AAALAC International's Council on Accreditation has released a new Position Statement on "The Attending Veterinarian, Veterinary Team, and Provision of Veterinary Care."
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IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Events
May 7, 2025 | Virtual : IACUC Administrators; The Essentials Advanced. Members - $235 and non-members - $335
July 21-22, 2025 | In Person | Honolulu, Hawaii: Essentials Theme. Members - $385 and non-members - $485
Registration for these events is open now!
Visit the IAA website to view upcoming events.
About: The IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) is a professional organization promoting collaboration, professional development, and continuing education in animal care and use 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 animal care and use 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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Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Upcoming Virtual Events
May 14, 2025, 11:30 AM ET | Virtual Meeting Biosafety Administrators 201 and Best Practices Meeting. Attendance Fees- Members $235 and Non-Members $335.
The IBC 201/Best Practice meeting is a 5-hour training opportunity for both new and seasoned Biosafety committee members, Biosafety Administrators, program compliance coordinators, and other individuals who contribute to the institution’s biosafety compliance program. Sessions are initiated using didactic presentations that are intended to provide sufficient background on a number of topics to ensure attendees have a general understanding of an overall Institutional Biosafety programs. During each meeting session it is important for attendees to engage in the discussion should any questions arise. Attendees are encouraged to submit ([email protected]) questions PRIOR TO the meeting and may be encouraged to interact by discussing their own institutions practices.
Visit the BSAA website to view upcoming events.
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.