News & Announcements

Gearing Up for AAALACi

The University takes great pride in the fact that our animal research program is fully accredited by the Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care International. Click here for a link for more information about AAALAC. AAALAC will be visiting the University and assessing our program once again this summer and we are starting preparations now. You will hear a lot about our preparations in the coming weeks/months, and we look forward to your co-operation in maintaining our accreditation.

New Access to Animal Handler Training and Health Assessment Records

PIs and PI Associates can now review the animal handler training and occupational health status for each animal handler listed on their protocol. Enter the online protocol system and locate the Show Records button for “Animal Handler Training and Health Assessment Records.” Once selected, the training and health status for each animal handler will appear.

Upcoming Training Opportunities

Please contact Angela Gamble to register for any of these classes.

Orientation to Animal Research
Tuesday, December 8^th
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Claude Moore Nursing Education Bld, Room 1110

Thursday, January 7^th
9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Claude Moore Nursing Education Bld, Room 1110

Rodent Biomethodology Workshop
Thursday, December 18^th
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jordan, Room B-044

Thursday, January 21^st
1:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Jordan, Room B-044

New Waiting Period for Adding New Animal Handlers

The procedure for adding new animal handlers to anima use protocols has changed slightly. Once an animal handler has been added to an animal use protocol, the ACUC will wait 48 hours before sending PIs email notification that the animal has become an “approved” animal handler (pending occupational health clearance and training requirements). Even if an animal handler has completed the required training and has acquired the necessary occupational health clearance, the ACUC will not approve an animal handler until the 48 hour waiting period has expired. If you have questions related to this policy, please contact the ACUC Office.

ACUC Website Launch

The ACUC website has a new look (IACUC link at the left). Check out the new features such as “I’m New What Do I Do?” and “Frequently Asked Questions.” With the new site, all ACUC policies are NetBadge protected. If you are interested in accessing one of the policies, you will first need to log into NetBadge.

Does the Center for Comparative Medicine assist you with the procedures described in your animal use protocol?

Staring in November, all protocols being reviewed by the ACUC that incorporate a substantial commitment of veterinary technician or animal care technician time will require a "Letter of CCM Commitment" to be signed by either the Director or Associate Director. A substantial commitment is defined as one that requires the dedicated use of one or more CCM personnel for one hour or more in any week. Letters will not be required for time spent providing standard animal husbandry. If you have any questions or concerns about this policy, please contact Dr. Sanford Feldman.