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In this issue:
- New OLAW Webinar: PPE Choice, Use, and Recommended Practices
- 2026 ARC Seminar Series February Events [External Event]
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New OLAW Webinar: PPE Choice, Use, and Recommended Practices
Check out the second installment in OLAW’s new pre-recorded webinar series! This practical guide walks you through the types of PPE available, the capabilities of each, rationale for use, and common pitfalls to avoid. Participants will also learn about the hierarchy of controls and how to design administrative controls, such as SOPs, that are both useful and effective.
Speaker: Kevin Barrett, RN, BSN
Kevin Barrett, RN, BSN is a subject matter expert in the provision of safe clinical care to individuals exposed to high-consequence pathogens. He is the NIAID Clinical Research Specialist and clinical interagency coordinator for the Special Clinical Studies Unit, known as the NIH's patient biocontainment unit. His responsibilities include staff preparedness and training for the care of individuals potentially exposed to a high consequence pathogen, while also leading the strategic operational coordination of the occupational exposure response plan between the BSL-4 labs at Fort Detrick and NIH.
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2026 ARC Seminar Series February Events [External Event]
The schedule for initial 2026 ARC Seminar offerings is now available! Check out these exciting topics:
2-20-26 | Dr. Stacy Pritt - PI Onboarding
2-26-26 | Eugene Matullo - Understanding the Micromanager - Exploring the Behavior and the Impact to ARC Teams.
To see the 2026 schedule handout, click here: 2026 Schedule Handout. Please reach out to Eugene Matullo at mailto:[email protected] if you have any questions regarding the series or events.
About the ARC Seminar Series: The Animal Research Compliance (ARC) Seminar Series by EM3 is a nationally recognized virtual education and community engagement platform created to elevate the field of Animal Research Administration. Founded by Eugene Matullo, the series brings together professionals from across the research compliance community to share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches through specialized presentations and discussions. Serving over 300 institutions and more than 650 annual participants—including international attendees—the ARC Seminar Series fosters collaboration, professional growth, and community connection. Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.