Announcements Archives

Jul 14 2025

Opening of New U-M Compassion Reflection Garden Honors Laboratory Animals, Supports Community Well-Being

To honor the myriad ways laboratory animals have enriched and improved our lives and support the continued health and well-being of the U-M research community, the Animal Care & Use Program opened a new Compassion Reflection Garden at the North Campus Research Complex on June 13, 2025, during a formal ribbon cutting ceremony. The space, ...

Hand-painted rocks created by members of the U-M animal care and use community.

Jul 10 2025

Fiscal Year 2026 M-Inform Disclosure Updates

U-M’s annual outside interest disclosure process began Tuesday, July 1, coinciding with the start of Fiscal Year (FY) 2026. To help the research community effectively submit required disclosure information, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) has aggregated several important resources. Disclosers are encouraged to refresh their knowledge on what to disclose as ...

Jul 01 2025

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Rate Changes for Select ULAM Service Areas Go Into Effect July 1, 2025

On Tuesday, July 1, 2025, rate changes for the following Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) service areas go into effect: These changes are outlined in greater detail on the Rates section of the website and on each respective service area’s webpage, available by clicking on the links above. Study Teams who utilize these services ...

Jun 23 2025

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Remember to Cite ULAM Service Area RRIDs

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is proud to offer a variety of specialized research support services and facilities to the U-M community. To help maintain these services and enhance the rigor and reproducibility of our collective research, please remember to cite us using the following Research Resource Identification (RRID) Numbers. RRID Information for ...

Jun 05 2025

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Catch Up on Discussion Topics, FAQs from Spring 2025 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 May 2025. If you were unable to attend a meeting and would like to learn more about what was discussed, meeting resources are now available ...

Jun 02 2025

Facilities Safety

Hot Lab Summer: Stay Compliant, Stay Safe, Stay Cool

Proper personal attire worn in the laboratory and/or animal care facility MUST provide full coverage of the legs, feet, and torso REGARDLESS of outdoor weather conditions. As warmer summer weather approaches, please review the following reminders with your staff – including any students – who may be involved with research. Reminders for Proper Personal Attire ...

Illustration of proper personal attire that can be worn in the laboratory and animal housing facility

May 28 2025

ACU-FAC QA Training

Applications Now Open for the 2025 LARCC Program

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 now accepting applications for the 2025 Cohort. The 2025 LARCC Program will run from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM every** Wednesday beginning September 3 ...

LARC certification emblem over stock image of staff members having discussion. 2025 LARCC Program Cohort Applications Due Friday, August 15

May 21 2025

Facilities Safety

Cross-Contamination Isn’t Just for Cultures! Your Guide to Proper PPE, Glove Use

While the donning of appropriate safety equipment – gloves, lab coats/gowns, and safety glasses – is critical for safeguarding personnel and animal safety within the laboratory and animal care facility, NOT wearing this equipment outside of designated research spaces is just as important. Potential chemical or biological contamination may not always be visible. Removing Personal ...

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May 19 2025

2025 Excellence in Research Animal Care and Use Award Winners

The Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce the 2025 winners of the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Award. Established in 2019, this awards program celebrates staff excellence in the humane care and use of animals within the University of Michigan (U-M) research community. Ashley Duval – 2025 Animal Care & ...

May 12 2025

Federal Regulations & Standards

New Implementation Date for the 2024 NIH Public Access Policy

The 2024 NIH Public Access Policy (NIH PAP) will now go into effect on July 1, 2025, replacing the existing 2008 Public Access Policy. The 2024 Policy applies to any Author Accepted Manuscript (final peer-reviewed manuscript) accepted for publication in a journal on or after July 1, 2025. The updated policy requires the submission of ...

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May 07 2025

Federal Regulations & Standards QA Training

New Building a Culture of Care Seminar Series Launches This Summer

To address the growing educational needs and interests of the U-M research community, the Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce the launch of a new seminar series – Building a Culture of Care: Essentials for Laboratory Animal Research. The series will be held over the summer on the second Wednesday of each ...

Apr 30 2025

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Lessons Learned from Winter 2025 Semi-Annual Facility Inspections

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) completed its latest round of semi-annual facility inspections in mid-March. These routine inspections are one of the most important tools we have for assessing programmatic strengths and identifying areas for individual and collective improvement(s) in service to the animals entrusted to our care. Through this lens of ...