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Nomination Deadline Extended for Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program

The nomination deadline for the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program has been extended to March 17, 2023 Established in 2019, the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and use of animals within the University of Michigan (U-M) research community. This annual awards ...
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ULAM

Dalis Collins Joins ULAM as New Faculty Veterinarian

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to welcome Dalis Collins, DVM, DACLAM, as our newest Faculty Veterinarian. Dr. Collins brings a great deal of experience to the University of Michigan (U-M), including most recently serving as the Assistant Director of the Animal Resources Program and Alternate Responsible Official of the Regional Biocontainment ...
Dalis Collins, DVM, DACLAM

ULAM

Melissa Dyson named ULAM Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs

Effective January 1, 2023, Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAM, has assumed the roles of Senior Director and Director of Faculty Affairs in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM). Dyson will also continue to serve as Senior Associate Attending Veterinarian for the U-M. In these new roles, Dr. Dyson will collaborate with the ULAM Executive ...
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Facilities IACUC

IACUC Semi-Annual Inspections Begin Tuesday, February 7

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Inspections will run through March and include any animal rooms, surgical suite support spaces, and areas where procedures are conducted with animals. Winter 2023 Facility Inspection Schedule View the complete Winter 2023 Institutional ...
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AAALAC

Preparations for the AAALAC 2023 Site Visit Now Underway

The University of Michigan’s next mandatory re-accreditation visit by AAALAC, International (AAALAC) will take place this Summer (e.g., June – July 2023). AAALAC accreditation is critical to the success of our Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program as well as the larger U-M research enterprise. Full continued accreditation demonstrates to our peers, collaborators, and funding ...
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ULAM

Nominations Sought for Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program

Established in 2019, the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and use of animals within the University of Michigan (U-M) research community. This annual awards program recognizes a member of each of the following: Awardees will receive a $500.00 honorarium. Award winners will be announced later ...
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eRAM IACUC

A Glimpse Into the Future: New IACUC Protocol Application Form

We are excited to announce that the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) will begin implementing a new Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) protocol application and submission form – commonly referred to as “V2” – in eRAM early next year. The ACUO has spent the past two years diligently evaluating and fine-tuning the ...
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Animal Care & Use Office Moves to NCRC

After several years in the Victor Vaughan building on U-M’s medical campus, the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO) has moved to the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Although the ACUO’s physical address has changed, the primary methods for contacting the office – phone and email – remain the same. The ACUO Main Office can ...
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AAALAC Forms IACUC

AAALAC 2023 Preparations Start Here: Updated Self-Guided Evaluation Form

The University of Michigan’s next re-accreditation visit by AAALAC, International (AAALAC) will take place in Summer (i.e., June – July 2023). As we work toward the collective goal of full continued accreditation – demonstrating that U-M values and upholds the highest animal welfare standards in the conduct of responsible research – we ask that all members of the ...
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Facilities Husbandry Safety SOP ULAM

Handle With Care: Reminders for Safe Animal Transport

Transporting animals on campus (either from room to room, building to building, or through a public area) requires heightened attention to detail to ensure that animal health and welfare is maintained at all times. This includes, but is NOT limited to, preventing injury or escape, reducing environmental stressors (e.g., ambient temperature extremes, odors, and excessive ...
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ULAM

New ULAM Husbandry Per-Diem Rates Go Into Effect January 1, 2023

As the veterinary and animal care providers for all animal use protocols at the University of Michigan (U-M), the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) takes great pride in its service, partnership, and support of the U-M research community. View the list of revised per-diem rates that have been reviewed and approved by the University’s Financial ...
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