Event Type: Reminder

Forms ULAM

Anesthetic Machine Servicing Authorization Form Due

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, please complete and submit the Authorization Form 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) ...
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Controlled Substances Drugs Guidelines Policies

Second Annual GOLD Day

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

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 ...
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Husbandry ULAM

New ULAM Husbandry Per-Diem Rates Go Into Effect

New per-diem rates for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) husbandry services will go into effect on January 1, 2024. Please note that select names have also been modified to more accurately reflect their usage (e.g., Mouse – Small has been renamed Mouse – Static, Rat – Small is now Rat – Static). These changes ...
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Facilities IACUC

Winter 2024 Semi-Annual IACUC Facility Inspections Conclude

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Inspections will run through Thursday, March 21, 2024, and include any animal rooms, surgical suite support spaces, and areas where procedures are conducted with animals. Inspection Notifications & Reminders Inspection schedules and reminders ...
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Facilities IACUC

Winter 2024 Semi-Annual IACUC Facility Inspections Begin

The Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee (IACUC) will begin its next round of semi-annual facility inspections on Tuesday, February 6, 2024. Inspections will run through March and include any animal rooms, surgical suite support spaces, and areas where procedures are conducted with animals. Inspection Notifications & Reminders Inspection schedules and reminders will be sent ...
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Nominations Due: OVPR Research Faculty & Research Staff Awards

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 ...
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ULAM Technical Services Winter 2023 Holiday Hours

Several service areas in the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) will be closed or operating at limited capacity during the upcoming holiday season. ULAM Technical Services are currently unavailable during weekends and holidays, and have limited availability from Tuesday, December 26, 2023 – Friday, December 29, 2023. All requests should be submitted via the ...
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ULAM Business Office Winter 2023 Holiday Hours

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 Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024. The office will re-open at 9:00 AM on Tuesday, January ...
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Training ULAM

ULAM Training Core Winter 2023 Holiday Hours

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 Training Core will be closed Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024, unless prior arrangements have been made with Kiirsa Pokryfke, Manager Training Core and Technical Services. ...
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Deadline to Order Animals for Delivery by December 21, 2023

Final Animal Deliveries Will Be Received on Thursday, December 21, 2023. There will be NO animal deliveries beginning Friday, December 22, 2023 – Monday, January 1, 2024. 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 ...
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