On May 6, 2025, the new United States Government Policy for Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (USG DURC-PEPP Policy) will go into effect. The policy, which was first introduced in May 2024, requires life sciences research to be assessed at the point of grant proposal submission to ensure that … Read more
The Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has recently been updated. Updates and process changes are applicable to ANY individual who may perform procedures that involve the handling of animals and/or animal equipment contaminated with hazardous substances. As such, every individual – including research personnel and ULAM staff – who … Read more
Safety in all academic and research endeavors is a core institutional value at the University of Michigan. To recognize the tremendous efforts taken by staff and leaders throughout campus to support this important mission, the Research and Academic Safety Committee (RASC) has launched the Excellence in Research Safety Awards. The awards will be given in … Read more
The Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program, established in 2019, 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 … Read more
Research staff and faculty play a critical role in supporting and advancing university operations. To celebrate their impact and importance, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking nominations for its annual research awards. OVPR has established four awards to recognize excellence among research faculty from across the University of Michigan for … Read more
Research staff and faculty play a critical role in supporting and advancing university operations. To celebrate their impact and importance, the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is seeking nominations for its annual research awards. OVPR has established eleven research staff awards to recognize staff excellence across a wide range of fields, including … Read more
Both ULAM Pathology Core locations will be closed beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Sample submission deadlines BEFORE the holidays are as follows: These deadlines were chosen to allow Pathology Core staff sufficient time before the holiday break to process samples to a stable stage. CBCs … Read more
Both ULAM Pathology Core locations will be closed beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. Sample submission deadlines BEFORE the holidays are as follows: These deadlines were chosen to allow Pathology Core staff sufficient time before the holiday break to process samples to a stable stage. CBCs … Read more
Final animal deliveries will be received on Thursday, December 19, 2024. There will be NO animal deliveries beginning Friday, December 20, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025. To ensure that your research needs are met quickly and efficiently during the holiday season, please review and share these schedules with your team, plan ahead, and act … Read more
ULAM Technical Services are currently unavailable during weekends and holidays, and have limited availability Monday, December 23, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025. All requests for services/support during these dates should be submitted via the Technical Services Request Form no later than Monday, December 2, 2024. Questions? Questions about ULAM Technical Services should be sent … Read more
Final animal deliveries will be received on Thursday, December 19, 2024. There will be NO animal deliveries beginning Friday, December 20, 2024 – Friday, January 3, 2025. To ensure that your research needs are met quickly and efficiently during the holiday season, please review and share these schedules with your team, plan ahead, and act … Read more
In observance of the U-M’s Thanksgiving holiday, the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will not be receiving any animal deliveries the week of November 25, 2024. **Please note that deliveries occurring near holidays may be subject to additional delays depending on each individual vendor’s schedule and availability. Questions? If you have any questions or … Read more