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New ULAM Husbandry Per-Diem Rates Went Into Effect

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New per-diem rates for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) husbandry services went into effect on January 1, 2025. These changes are outlined in greater detail on the Rates section of the website. Study Teams should expect to see the revised rates reflected on their month-end billing statements available for viewing in eRAM by approximately … Read more

Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Award Nominations Due

Laboratory technician holding small black mouse with deadline for 2024-2025 Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program nominations

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

Annual OVPR Research Faculty Award Nominations Due

Headshots of 2024 OVPR Research Faculty Award Recipients

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

Nominations Due: Annual OVPR Research Staff Awards

Arthur Lupia, PhD (left), U-M Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation, presents Megan Kellepourey (right) with OVPR Research Administration Staff Safeguard Recognition Award

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

Animal Surgery Operating Rooms Winter 2024 Holiday Hours

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Several service areas in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. The Animal Surgery Operating Rooms (ASOR) will be closed after 12:30 PM on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. To ensure that your research needs are met quickly … Read more

ULAM Business Office Winter 2024 Holiday Hours

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Several service areas in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. The ULAM Business Office will be closed beginning at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, December 24, 2024 – Wednesday, January 1, 2025. The office will re-open at 8:00 AM on Thursday, January … Read more

Animal Care & Use Office Winter 2024 Holiday Hours

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Several service areas within the Animal Care & Use Program, including the Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO), will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. The ACUO will be open with remote services only on Monday, December 23 and Tuesday, December 24, 2024. The office will close at 5:00 … Read more

Deadline to Order Animals for Delivery by Thursday, December 19, 2024

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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 Request Deadline for Winter 2024 Holiday Season Days

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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