2/19/26: Revised OLAW FAQ + External News and Events

02/19/2026

Revised OLAW FAQ Regarding Animal Adoptions Is Now Available

OLAW has revised its FAQ on the adoption of animals no longer needed for study. The revised OLAW FAQ F.11 Will the NIH allow recipients to charge costs for adoption/rehoming/retirement following the completion of the IACUC-approved animal activity? incorporates the guidance from NOT-OD-25-163. Read the FAQ here.

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IACUC Administrators Association: New Website [External]

Check out the brand new IACUC Administrators Association website! It has a refreshed, streamlined home designed to better support its growing community. The new site will be the central hub for everything IACUC Administrators: 


•    Upcoming webinars and events (Events Page) 
•    Event registration and access 
•    Announcements and updates 
•    Member resources and activities 


Be sure you check out the Events Page for upcoming webinars!

Information regarding this external resource is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization. 

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Reminder: 2026 ARC Seminar Series February Events [External Events]

The schedule for initial 2026 ARC Seminar offerings is now available! Check out these exciting topics: 

  • 2-20-26 | Dr. Stacy Pritt - PI Onboarding: Building the Framework for Researcher Success
  • 2-26-26 | Eugene Matullo - Leading in High-Regulation Environments, Ahem - ARC Programs: When Micromanagement Helps and When It Harms.

To see the 2026 schedule handout, click here: 2026 Schedule Handout. Please reach out to Eugene Matullo at [email protected] if you have any questions regarding the series or events.  
Learn More and Register here.   

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 these external events is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization. 

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