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Updates to “Yellow” Hazardous Waste Label Used in Labs
As a result of recent changes to the Michigan Chemical Waste Regulations, the department of Environment, Health & Safety Hazardous Materials Management Program (EHS-HMM) has updated the “yellow”...Posted On: October 22, 2020 -
Tools & Resources Available to Keep U-M Research Community Apprised of COVID-19 Updates
Staying apprised of the many developments and impacts that COVID-19 continues to have on research operations can be challenging. If you are struggling with where to find the most up-to-date...Posted On: October 20, 2020 -
Winner of Inaugural Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Award Announced
The Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce that Hadrian Kinnear, a student in the Medical Scientist Training Program, is the recipient of the inaugural Excellence in Research Animal...Posted On: October 19, 2020 -
Plan Ahead: No Animal Deliveries the Week of November 23
In observance of the U-M's Thanksgiving holiday, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will not be receiving any animal deliveries the week of November 23 – November 27. Review the revised...Posted On: October 15, 2020 -
Be on Alert: Close Fire Rated Doors in Lab Areas
A recent Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Fire Safety Inspection noted that many of the corridor doors in Medical School laboratory areas were being propped open with door wedges or equipment....Posted On: October 12, 2020 -
ULAM Introduces New Behavioral Welfare Group
The newly-formed Behavioral Welfare Group, part of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM), consists of a team of laboratory animal professionals who meet monthly to discuss our animals’...Posted On: October 8, 2020 -
Lessons Learned from Fall 2020 Semi-Annual Facility Inspections
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) completed its latest round of semi-annual facility inspections in mid-September. These inspections are one of the most important tools we...Posted On: October 7, 2020 -
IACUC Discontinues Department Merit Review Process
Continuing to refine practices that reduce administrative burden while still achieving the highest animal welfare standards is critical to the long-term success of our researchers and our Animal Care...Posted On: October 5, 2020 -
Additional Training Requirement for Hamster Users
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) recently adopted an additional training requirement – ULAM-11110 Laboratory Hamster Workshop – for all personnel listed as handling hamsters...Posted On: September 29, 2020 -
Expanded RCRS Training Course Required for All Researchers
The Responsible Conduct of Research & Scholarship (RCRS) training course was recently updated to meet expanded federal requirements. The expanded course is available through My LINC and must be...Posted On: September 15, 2020