The NIH issued Guide Notice NOT-OD-25-123 Updated NIH Processes for Proposed Projects Involving Chimpanzees or Chimpanzee Biomaterials to inform the research community of changes in the review of applications for NIH funding and requests that potentially involve chimpanzees or chimpanzee biomaterials. Institutions or individuals proposing research that potentially involves chimpanzees or chimpanzee biomaterials will be contacted to complete and submit a Chimpanzee Research Use form that will be reviewed by the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare to ensure that only allowable noninvasive research and no prohibited invasive research will be conducted (refer to NOT-OD-14-024 and NOT-OD-16-095).

In this issue: 

In this issue: 

• New Video Resource Available on the OLAW Website- Understanding MOUs and Agreements
• Changes to the OLAW Website: Navigation Bar Updates  
• IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Events (External Event)
• Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Upcoming Virtual Events (External Event)

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In this issue: 

• Upcoming PRIM&R Webinar: Understanding Agreement Types That Impact Your Committee
• IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Meetings
• Upcoming Animal Research Compliance (ARC) Seminar Series

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Upcoming PRIM&R Webinar: Understanding Agreement Types That Impact Your Committee  

May 14, 2025| 3:00 PM EST | Virtual 

In this issue:

• The AWIC Workshop- Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act to be held on April 9-10, 2025, is cancelled
• Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Upcoming Virtual Events
• SCAW Training Workshop – Registration Closes Soon!
• IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Events

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The AWIC Workshop- Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act to be held on April 9-10, 2025, is cancelled   

Check the AWIC Workshop webpage for any updates regarding future workshops and events.

In the meantime, feel free to take their on-demand and self-paced training that covers similar topics to this live Workshop. Access this training by clicking the button below and navigating to the “On Demand Workshop” link on the right. 

In this issue:

• IACUC 101 Plus Virtual Workshop – Register Now!
• AWIC Updates and Workshops- Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act
• SCAW Training Workshop – Registration Closes Soon!
• IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Webinar
• The 3Rs Certificate Course From the 3Rs Collaborative is Now Available 

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IACUC 101 Plus Virtual Workshop – Register Now! 

April 1-2, 2025 | Virtual 

In this issue:

• Outline Format Option for Semiannual Checklist
• National Academies of Science, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM) Webinar on the Avian Flu Response
• IACUC 101 Plus Virtual Workshop – Save the Date!
• AWIC Workshops- Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act  
• SCAW Training Workshop
• The 3Rs Collaborative & IQ MPS Webinar Series 

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In this issue:

• Registration for the January OLAW Webinar is OPEN! Mastering Mentorships
• IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Virtual Events 
• Biosafety Administrators Association (BSAA) Upcoming Virtual Events 
• SCAW Training Workshop- Save the Date! 

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Registration for the January OLAW Webinar is OPEN! Mastering Mentorships

January 23, 2025 | 2:30 PM –3:30 PM | Virtual 

Join us in this webinar to 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.

OLAW Conversations #2: Case Studies, You Choose- 2.0

December 19, 2024 | 1:00 - 2:00 PM ET | Virtual

Join us for a continuation of the Case Studies conversation! Back by popular demand, this is the third in a series of interactive sessions on change management. This session will discuss more scenarios from the list you voted on. We will again be joined by Elaine Kim, B.S. CPIA, Sr. Technical Professional, KBR/Wyle LLC, who will provide insight into change management strategies and practical challenges in IACUC administration. 

Register Now