Announcements Archives

Jun 05 2026

Join the 2026 LARCC Cohort: Applications Due August 21

The Laboratory Animal Research Coordinator Certification (LARCC) Program, a unique education and networking opportunity designed to boost compliance knowledge across all aspects of the U-M Animal Care & Use Program, is currently accepting applications for its 2026 Cohort. The 2026 LARCC Program will run from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM every Wednesday** beginning September 2 ...

LARC certification emblem over image of staff members having discussion. 2026 LARCC Program Cohort Applications Due Friday, August 21

Jun 03 2026

ASOR Husbandry ULAM ULAM Pathology Core

Rates for Select ULAM Services Extended Through September 30, 2026

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) offers a variety of specialized research support services to the U-M research community in addition to the standard provisions (e.g., food, water, husbandry, housing, and supplies) of daily care each animal receives. Current rates for these select service areas (outlined below) will be extended through September 30, 2026: ...

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May 27 2026

AAALAC

Get Prepared for the AAALAC 2026 Site Visit with New Tools & Resources

The Animal Care & Use Program has developed a variety of tools and resources to help you feel confidently prepared for the U-M’s upcoming AAALAC Site Visit: All archived resources are available in the AAALAC 2026 Site Visit –– Preparation Resources Folder using valid U-M login credentials. The U-M’s next re-accreditation visit by AAALAC, International ...

May 07 2026

ULAM

Catch Up on Discussion Topics from Spring 2026 ULAM Faculty Vet Check-In Meetings

To help keep the research community apprised of important updates and changes impacting animal care and use at the University of Michigan, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians hosted veterinary check-in meetings in Spring 2026. If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources are now available ...

May 05 2026

AAALAC

AAALAC Site Visit Dates Confirmed: June 8 – June 11, 2026

Site visitors from AAALAC, International (AAALAC) will be on campus for the University of Michigan’s next re-accreditation visit beginning Monday, June 8 – Thursday, June 11, 2026. During this time, you should anticipate a visit to all animal housing locations as well as many laboratories. For more information on the specific days/times that individual buildings ...

Apr 21 2026

William Greer Announces Retirement at the End of 2026

It is with mixed emotions that we announce the upcoming retirement of William (Bill) Greer, BS, CPIA, LAT, CM, Assistant Vice President for Research – Animal Program Compliance Oversight and Director of the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO), at the end of the calendar year. As a nationally-recognized leader in the fields of research ...

Apr 16 2026

Facilities IACUC Policies Safety

Go Beyond the Glove: Essentials for Hand Hygiene in Animal Care Facilities

To ensure scientific integrity and protect personnel, the vast majority of animals used in biomedical research are purpose-bred to be free of specific pathogens that may cause disease in humans. Despite the multitude of systems (e.g., routine animal screening, housing in specially designed and controlled facilities, use of Personal Protective Equipment) in place to safeguard ...

Close up of person washing hands in sink with disposable latex gloves in background

Apr 14 2026

Controlled Substances Drugs Guidelines Policies

Fourth Annual GOLD Day Happening Friday, May 1

First launched by the Animal Care & Use (ACU) Program in 2023, this year’s GOLD Day will take place on Friday, May 1. Now entering its fourth year, GOLD Day provides the U-M research community with a unique opportunity to set aside dedicated time to Go, Organize, Label, and Dispose of drugs, medical materials, surgical ...

Apr 08 2026

eRAM

eResearch Replacement Project Moves Forward

The University of Michigan (U-M) eResearch platform– which includes the eResearch Animal Management (eRAM), eResearch Regulatory Management (eRRM), eResearch Proposal Management (eRPM), and M-Inform systems – will need to be replaced by Fall 2031 as the vendor phases out its current software products. This winter, U-M issued a public Request for Proposals to invite leading ...

Road illustration with computer screenshot of eResearch software platform and Journey to 2031 text

Apr 06 2026

Facilities Safety SOP

Requirements & Expectations for Proper Sharps Disposal

In September 2024, Michigan state law extended the timeline for disposal of sharps containers to 18 months. With the passage of the first new 18-month disposal deadline at the end of March, we ask that all members of the U-M research community review the following institutional expectations and requirements for proper sharps disposal: Container Use ...

Properly labeled and maintained sharps container

Apr 03 2026

Husbandry ULAM

New ULAM Per-Diem Rates Effective April 1

The entire Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) team takes great pride in their service and support of the U-M research community’s mission of research to serve the world. In the spirit of this service-oriented mission, we remind you of recent changes to ULAM’s per-diem rates (available via PDF download), which went into effect on ...

Apr 02 2026