New FAQs added to OLAW web page
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for July. A Rodent Handling class will be held on July 12.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for June. A Rodent Surgery class will be held on June 14.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for May. A Rodent Handling class will be held on May 10.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for April. A Rodent Surgery class will be held on April 12.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for March. A Rodent Handling class will be held on March 8.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for February. A Rodent Surgery class will be held on February 8.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for January. A Rodent Handling class will be held on January 11.
Seminar Series There is no seminar scheduled for December. A Rodent Surgery class will be held on December 14.
Seminar Series
Protocol and Amendment Submission Instructions Deadlines and renewal information also available.
Protocol and Amendment Submission Instructions Deadlines and annual review information also available.
AAALAC Site Visit
Animal Care and Use Committee Deadlines
New Director, Office of the JHU Animal Care and Use Committee
JHU and ACUC welcome back Dr. Nelson Garnett.
Seminar Series "Future of Central Facilities at JHU " seminar and a Rodent Surgery class scheduled in August.
James Owiny To Leave Hopkins
IACUC bids the Training and Compliance Administrator a fond farewell as he heads for the Rockies.
"Record Keeping" seminar and a Rodent Handling class scheduled in July.
Resources
NIH video "Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice" available.
Protocol Management Final validations of eSirius performed. Investigators working with animals reminded of protocol procedures.
Seminar Series “The Feds Are Coming! How to Maintain Compliance and Avoid Pitfalls" seminar and a Rodent Surgery class scheduled in June.
Update on eSirius Details on involvement, implementation and testing of the online animal protocol management system available.
Seminar Series “The Science (and Culture) and Pain: Identifying and Preventing of Pain” and "How Is Your Rodent? Colony Disease Status" seminars, and a Rodent Handling class scheduled in May.
Inspection in May
"What Is Needed for IACUC Approval of a Grant and When?" and "How Is Your Rodent? Colony Disease Status" seminars, and a "Rodent Surgery" class scheduled in April.
Inspection in May Reminder of the May 2-13 Spring Semiannual Facilities Inspection. NIH Video Free video on "Training in Basic Biomethodology for Laboratory Mice" available.
Staff Change ACUC welcomes Ms. Vanessa Girton as an Animal Care and Use Committee Coordinator III.
Seminar Series "Animal Based Research: Principles of Experimental Design and Sample Size Determination" seminar, "Enhancing Humane Science: Improving Animal Research" discussion and a "Rodent Surgery" class scheduled in February.
New Animal Use Protocol Forms Beginning February 2005, ACUC will not accept protocols using the old forms (pre-October 2004).
Animal Transportation Routes ACUC to develop transportation routes for research animals.
Potentially Hazardous Materials and New Cage Cards New cage cards developed for identifying animals that have been exposed to potentially hazardous materials.
Protocol Policy Reminder All individuals working with animals must be listed on an approved protocol.
Staff Change in ACUC Office ACUC Office bids Ms Lisa Wetzelberger a fond farewell.
Seminar Series “Phenotyping: Nature versus Nurture, background genetics versus environmental factors” seminar and a "Rodent Handling" class scheduled in January.
"Analgesia and Postprocedural Care of Laboratory Animals" seminar and a "Rodent Surgery" class scheduled in December.
Protocol Reminder All individuals working with animals must be listed on an approved protocol.
Town Meeting for Animal Research November 4 meeting to provide updates on state of and future directions of JHU animal care program.
Inspection Schedule IACUC semiannual inspections schedule listed.
Important Reminders
New Diet for Research Animals RAR implements institution-wide feed change by October.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Handling" class and "Meeting the Information Requirements of the Animal Welfare Act" seminar scheduled in September.
Other News "Principles of Aseptic Surgery" event being held; new standard operation procedure for transfer of rodents within JHU; update on eSirius.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Surgery" class and "Shipping Rodents To and From JHU: Demystifying the Process" seminar scheduled in August.
Other ACUC News Details on AALAS Certification training and ACUC "Orientation to the Animal Care Program at Johns Hopkins University" event.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Handling" class and "Impact of Laboratory Animal Diets on Your Research" seminar scheduled in July.
Animal Care and Use Orientation Registration required for August event.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Surgery" class and "Mouse Disease Status" seminar scheduled in June.
Semiannual Inspections Keep an eye out for deficiency letters following the semiannual facilities inspection.
Animal Research Protocols Avoid funding delays by submitting protocols to ACUC as soon as possible.
Seminar Series Register for a variety of seminars scheduled throughout May.
Spring Semiannual Inspections Prepare for inspections May 3-14.
Seminar Series Register for a variety of seminars scheduled throughout April.
Euthanasia for Rodents and Small Mammals Guides for appropriate methods of euthanasia.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Handling" class and "Appropriate Use of Antibiotics in Laboratory Animals" seminar scheduled in March.
How to Write An Application Involving Research Animals New NIH resource available online.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Surgery" class, an "Alternatives, What Does It Mean for Your Research?" seminar and a SCAW IACUC-Advanced workshop scheduled in February and March.
Seminar Series A "Rodent Handling" class and “Mouse Phenotyping: Step by Step Guide” seminar scheduled.
Enhancing Humane Science Course Web-based course on the practices and approaches to humane animal experimentation now available online.
Seminar Series "Writing a Successful Animal Use Protocol”, “Mouse Phenotyping: Step by Step Guide” seminars and "Rodent Surgery" class scheduled.
IACUC Semiannual Facilities Inspection Scheduled dates, times and locations listed.
Deficiencies Commonly Found During Semiannual Facilities Inspections Help in preparation for inspection.
Seminar Series A Special Seminar sponsored by CAAT and “Rodent Handling" seminar scheduled in November.
New Guidelines New and revised animal care guidelines now online.
Animal Care and Use Seminars August seminars on “What are the Expectations in Animal Based Research?”, "Rodent Handling” and "Rodent Surgery" scheduled.
Animal Care and Use Seminars July 22 seminar on "Rodent Handling” .
Animal Care and Use Seminars June 12 seminar on "Rodent Surgery” .
Animal Care and Use Semiannual Inspection Spring inspection scheduled for May 1-14.
Animal Care and Use Seminars May 22 seminar on "Rodent Handling” .
AAALAC Site Visit a Success Receive feedback from Dean Miller and Vice Provost for Research Poehler
Animal Care and Use Seminars April 24 seminar on "Semiannual Inspections: What You Need to Know."
AAALAC Site Visit March 10-13 site visit reminder.
Animal Allergens Seminar Animal Care and Use sponsors March 27 seminar.
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