In this issue: 

• Register Now: Upcoming OLAW Conversations 
• IMAG MSM Consortium Meeting: Setting up TEAMS for Biomedical Digital Twins 
• IACUC Administrators Best Practice Meeting: Wildlife Focus 
• Effective Communication with the General Public about Scientific Research That Requires the Care and Use of Animals Proceedings Available from NAS 

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Register Now: Upcoming OLAW Conversations 

September 19th | 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm ET | Virtual 

Join us for the next OLAW Conversations session entitled "Empowering Change: lessons from case studies on engagement and management,” in the first in a series of interactive sessions on change management. The speakers will discuss practical and helpful change management tools and their application in various scenarios. Speakers include: 

Join us for the next OLAW Conversations series session entitled "Empowering Change: lessons from case studies on engagement and management,” The first in a series of interactive sessions on change management. The speakers will discuss practical and helpful change management tools and their application in various scenarios.

Speakers include:

• Lauren Jaebker Lueth, M.S. Social Scientist, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
• Elaine Kim, B.S. CPIA, Sr. Technical Professional, KBR/Wyle LLC

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The World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH), formerly the OIE, has published new resources for countering disinformation and misinformation in animal health emergencies. These resources are geared towards veterinary services, law enforcement, and organizations working in animal heath emergencies. More information can be found on the WOAH website.

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

There are several upcoming events hosted by the Biosafety Administrators Association:

• September 4, 2024: VIRTUAL WEBINAR- “The Risk Assessment Process”
• September 16-17, 2024: IN PERSON, Ann Arbor MI- “Biosafety Administrators Best Practice Meeting”
• October 30, 2024: VIRTUAL MEETING- “A Detailed Analysis of Section III, Experiments Covered by the NIH Guidelines”

More information can be found on the BSAA website

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September 17, 2024 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET| Virtual

Register now for the September Virtual Basic IACUC Training Workshop! Topics to be discussed include:

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September 4-5 and 11-12 | 10:00am – 1:30pm ET | Virtual

This symposium will focus on reduction, refinement, and replacement methods to improve laboratory animal welfare while maintaining or improving scientific results. Sessions will discuss opportunities to do more with less, refinement techniques for research involving pain and distress, and how to use the 3Rs to improve efficiency and rigor. The goal of the symposium is to bring together experts and practitioners to share information and discuss new and practical approaches to the 3Rs. Please join us online as we learn from the speakers and each other! There will be opportunities built into the program for attendees to ask questions, comment, or offer suggestions.

The symposium will take place over four days and is jointly organized by:

October 1 & 2, 2024 | Virtual

The next IACUC 101 Plus Workshop will be held virtually over 2 six-hour days on October 1st and 2nd, 2024.

IACUC 101™: “Plus” virtual program is 2 days of didactic and interactive educational opportunities for both new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates, and others who contribute to their institution’s animal care and use program. The "Plus" portion of the program includes additional Wildlife and Post Approval Monitoring modules and updates from USDA and OLAW. Didactic sessions address institutional responsibilities, IACUC charges, relevant informational resources, animal welfare laws, regulations and policies, and best practices. Students also are challenged to consider, deliberate, and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios. The course includes Q&A sessions with representatives from USDA and OLAW.

December 9-10, 2024 | San Antonio, TX | In-Person

Registration is open for the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) winter conference, titled “Keeping Pace with the Future: Thinking Outside the Box.” Topics to be discussed include:

September 17, 2024 | 1:00 – 5:00 PM ET| Virtual

Register now for the September Virtual Basic IACUC Training Workshop! Topics to be discussed include:

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September 17-18, 2024 | Ann Arbor, MI | In-Person