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eRAM System Unavailable/Offline

The eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) system is scheduled to undergo an upgrade beginning on Friday, May 21, 2021, at approximately 5:00 PM and lasting through approximately 6:00 AM on Sunday, May 23. During this time, the entire eRAM system will be offline and unavailable to process: The system status can be checked at any time during the ...
Computer screen showing eRAM Upgrade 5.0 Overview of Changes

ULAM Technicians May Begin Using Gloved Hands for Mouse Cage Changing

ULAM’s standard cage changing practices have required Animal Technicians to use forceps when transferring mice between cages for the past two decades. In an effort to help mitigate associated ergonomic risk(s) while still ensuring that overall animal health and safety are maintained at all times, ULAM re-evaluated our mouse cage changing techniques and reviewed the practices ...