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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
The IACUC 101 Plus Workshop will be held virtually over 2 six-hour days on April 1 and 2, 2025. This workshop explores IACUC fundamentals appropriate for new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and individuals responsible for their institution's animal care program. The course provides a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of research animals. The USDA, and OLAW will have representatives present to provide guidance on compliance issues and to provide agency updates.
About IACUC 101: The IACUC 101 Series is an educational program designed to provide IACUC members, administrators, veterinarians, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, and compliance officers information about the role and responsibilities of the IACUC, including an understanding of federal policies and regulations governing laboratory animal welfare. The faculty consists of nationally recognized experts and representatives from private and academic biomedical research institutions, OLAW, USDA, and AAALAC International.
Information regarding this external event is being provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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AWIC Updates and Workshops- Meeting the Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act
- April 9-10, 2025 | 1:00-4:30PM EST | Virtual
- On Demand Workshop (Ongoing, Virtual)
Want to learn how to conduct a literature search for the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use) in 2025? The Animal Welfare Act (AWA) regulations require principal investigators to provide Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) with documentation demonstrating that their activities do not unnecessarily duplicate previous experiments and that alternatives to procedures that may cause more than momentary pain or distress to the animals have been considered (9 C.F.R. § 2.31 (d)(1)(ii-iii)(2024)).
The objectives of the workshop are to provide:
- An overview of the AWA and its regulations as they pertain to considering alternatives;
- A review of the 3Rs (replacement, reduction, and refinement of animal use) alternatives concept and examples;
- Guidance for where to find 3Rs literature and resources;
- Instruction on database literature searching techniques (e.g. search syntax); and
- A demonstration of an alternatives literature search.
Check out AWIC's training webpage for more information about the event and the on-demand offerings.
About AWIC: The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC) was established in 1986 as part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville, Maryland. As a library service, AWIC provides information, products and services related to the improved care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching as described in the Animal Welfare Act.
Information regarding this external event is provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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SCAW Training Workshop – Registration Closes Soon!
This in-person event will be held at the Houston Methodist Research Institute in Houston, TX. Registration closes on April 17, 2025. More about the program, schedule, and speakers can be found at:
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 provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.
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IACUC Administrators Association (IAA) Upcoming Webinar
- April 2, 2025 | 3:00 - 4:30 PM ET | Virtual Meeting: Transgenic Animals and Hazards within the Vivarium - Webinar
- April 15, 2025 | 12:00 – 1:00 PM ET | Virtual Webinar: Brown Bag Session (Members only) - Waiver from IACUC Review
Visit the IAA website to register (see “Upcoming Events” at the lower right of the home screen)
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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The 3Rs Certificate Course From the 3Rs Collaborative is Now Available
The 3Rs Collaborative announces the release of the “3Rs Certificate Course." This fully virtual, self-paced training is designed to elevate understanding and application of the 3Rs—Replacement, Reduction, and Refinement—across your organization. The course consists of 5 one-hour modules on:
- Introduction & History of the 3Rs
- Replacement
- Reduction
- Refinement
- Applications & Related Topics.
More information, including registration and fees, can be found on the organization website.
About: The 3Rs Collaborative facilitates collaborative 3Rs opportunities to make a positive impact using evidence-based science for people and animals in research and teaching.
Information regarding this external event is provided as a courtesy. Please direct all questions to the host organization.