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 through November … 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
The Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) is currently accepting nominations for the Research Recognition Awards Program, which honors members of the U-M research community for their efforts to help advance knowledge, solve challenging problems, create new products, and enhance quality of life. Research Staff Awards The Research Staff Awards Program includes twelve … Read more
Final animal deliveries will be received on Thursday, December 18, 2025. There will be NO animal deliveries beginning Friday, December 19, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026. 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 22, 2025 – Friday, January 2, 2026. All requests for services/support during these dates should be submitted via the Technical Services Request Form no later than Monday, December 1, 2025. All requests for December services submitted after this will … Read more
Several service areas in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. Both ULAM Pathology Core locations at NCRC and MSAB will be closed beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 – Thursday, January 1, 2026. Sample submission deadlines BEFORE … Read more
ULAM’s Pathology Core will be closed beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, November 26 – Friday, November 28, 2025, in observance of the U-M’s Thanksgiving holiday. To ensure that your research needs are met quickly and efficiently, please review and share these deadlines with your team, plan ahead, and act early. Sample submission deadlines BEFORE … Read more
ULAM Technical Services are currently unavailable during weekends and holidays, and have limited availability from Monday, November 24 – Wednesday, November 26, 2025. All requests for services/support during these dates should be submitted via the Technical Services Request Form no later than Friday, November 7. Questions? Questions about ULAM Technical Services should be sent to … 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 24, 2025. **Please note that deliveries occurring on or near holidays may be subject to additional delays depending on each individual vendor’s schedule and availability. Questions? If you have any … Read more
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 its 2025 Cohort. The 2025 LARCC Program will run every** Wednesday beginning September 3 through November 12, from 8:00 AM … Read more
May 2025 Update On May 5, 2025, a new Executive Order (EO) was issued calling for modifications to the 2024 United States Government Policy for Oversight of Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (often referred to as the “USG DURC-PEPP Policy”). As the institution awaits additional guidance on how the provisions … 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