Announcements

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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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ULAM

Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian this April

As part of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine’s (ULAM) efforts to provide a collaborative, partnership-based approach to animal care at the U-M, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians will be hosting several check-in meetings at locations across campus this April. In addition to discussing facility-specific needs, a variety of other topics will be covered, including: Time will ...
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Effective May 25: Updated Format for NIH Data Management & Sharing Plans

In late February, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) announced that there is an updated list of elements that should be included in an NIH Data Management & Sharing Plan (DMS Plan). The new format requires less information overall and also includes: This new guidance replaces the previous six DMS Plan elements which required longer ...
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Drugs

Important Notice: Buprenorphine Recall

We have recently learned of a recall issued by Par Health for specific lots of Buprenorphine Injection 0.3mg/mL, 1mL (details outlined in the table below). This voluntary recall was initiated due to the potential for the presence of white, crystalline product particulates which are comprised of the drug product formulation, principally Buprenorphine free base. These ...
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