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Deadline to Order Animals for Delivery the Week of December 2

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In observance of the U-Mā€™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 vendorā€™s schedule and availability. Questions? If you have any questions or … Read more

ULAM Pathology Core Histology Sample Submission Deadline for the Thanksgiving Holiday

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ULAMā€™s Pathology Core will be closed beginning at 12:00 PM (noon) on Wednesday, November 27 ā€“ Friday, November 29, 2024,Ā in observance of the U-Mā€™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. These deadlines were chosen to allow … Read more

ULAM Technical Services Request Deadline for the Thanksgiving Holiday

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ULAM Technical Services are currently unavailable during weekends and holidays, and have limited availability from Monday, November 25 ā€“ Wednesday, November 27, 2024. All requests for services/support during these dates should be submitted via the Technical Services Request Form no later than Monday, November 4, 2024. Questions? Questions about ULAM Technical Services should be sent … Read more

Fall 2024 Semi-Annual IACUC Facility Inspections Conclude

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The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Monday, September 23, 2024. Inspections will run through Thursday, September 26, 2024, and include any animal rooms, surgical suite support spaces, and areas where procedures are conducted with animals. Facility Inspection Reminders As a reminder, the Animal … Read more

Fall 2024 Semi-Annual IACUC Facility Inspections Begin

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The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Monday, September 23, 2024. Inspections will run through Thursday, September 26, 2024, and include any animal rooms, surgical suite support spaces, and areas where procedures are conducted with animals. Facility Inspection Reminders As a reminder, the Animal … Read more

Rate Changes for Select ULAM Service Areas Go Into Effect

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Rate changes for the following Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) service areas will go into effect on Thursday, August 1, 2024: 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 … Read more

Anesthetic Machine Servicing Authorization Form Due

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If you own or use a vaporizer/anesthetic machine that is due for its yearly maintenance and you would like ULAM to coordinate the servicing on your behalf,Ā please complete and submit theĀ Authorization FormĀ by Wednesday, August 21, 2024. Due to limited availability, servicing requests submitted after August 21 may not be fulfilled. Please review the applicable service(s) … Read more

2024 LARCC Program Application Deadline

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Now entering its fifth year, the Laboratory Animal Research Coordinator Certification (LARCC) Program is currently accepting applications for its 2024 Cohort. The LARCC Program is a unique education and networking opportunity designed to boost compliance knowledge across all aspects of the U-M Animal Care & Use Program. The 2024 LARCC Program will run every Wednesday beginning September … Read more

Anesthetic Machine Servicing Authorization Form Due

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If you own or use a vaporizer/anesthetic machine that is due for its yearly maintenance and you would like ULAM to coordinate the servicing on your behalf,Ā please complete and submit theĀ Authorization FormĀ by Thursday, May 30, 2024. Due to limited availability, servicing requests submitted after May 30 may not be fulfilled. Please review the applicable service(s) … Read more

Second Annual GOLD Day

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The Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce that its second annual GOLD Day will take place on Friday, May 3, 2024. Launched in 2023, GOLD Day is a unique opportunity for laboratories to set aside dedicated time for personnel to Go Organize, Label, and Dispose of drugs, medical materials, surgical supplies, agents, … Read more

Nominations Due: Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program

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Established in 2019, the Excellence in Research Animal Care & Use Awards Program 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