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New Tumor Burden Policy for Rodents Announced
The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) recently approved a new Tumor Burden Policy for Rodents. This new policy was requested by, and includes substantial input from, the Animal...Posted On: May 29, 2019 -
IACUC Approves Revised Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage, and Expiration of Injectable Medications
In close consultation with ULAM Faculty Veterinarians, the IACUC has approved several revisions to the Guidelines on the Preparation, Storage, and Expiration of Injectable Medications. Most notably, ...Posted On: May 20, 2019 -
What Happens to Semi-Annual Inspection Findings
With Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) semi-annual facility inspections concluding and individuals following up on any eRAM Action Items, you may be wondering what happens to all...Posted On: March 25, 2019 -
UMOR Controlled Substances Monitoring Program Introduces Revised Escalation Plan
In an effort to further strengthen, safeguard, and support research at the University of Michigan, the U-M Office of Research (UMOR) Controlled Substances Monitoring Program has introduced a revised...Posted On: March 25, 2019 -
The Importance of Proper Sharps Disposal
In the last few months, several individuals have reported injuries from being stuck by a needle while emptying trash bags. These separate incidents occurred in animal procedure rooms located in...Posted On: March 21, 2019 -
Changes to Hazardous Agents Administration SOP Procedures
In order to maintain a safe and secure environment for both research personnel and the animals under our care, the Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment Standard Operating...Posted On: March 1, 2019 -
New Guidelines for Sanitizing Equipment Announced
To provide better management and control of environmental variables that may affect research integrity, the Animal Care & Use Program has introduced two new guidelines to formalize the cleaning...Posted On: March 1, 2019 -
Animal Care During an Emergency Reduction in Operations
Each and every member of our animal care team understands the important role that they play in the success of your research through their provision of quality, daily care to each and every animal...Posted On: February 27, 2019 -
Share Your Feedback, Help Us Reduce Administrative Burden
As part of a shared commitment to excellence, our institution and our Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program are working to refine practices that reduce your regulatory and administrative burden while...Posted On: February 26, 2019 -
ACUO/ULAM Welcome New Staff Members
In recent months, both the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) and the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) have welcomed several new staff members.Posted On: February 20, 2019