Setting the Scene: An Introduction to the Regulatory Framework That Guides Animal Research is part of the U-M Animal Care & Use Program’s new Building a Culture of Care: Essentials for Laboratory Animal Research seminar series.
About this Session
The rules and regulations that govern the responsible use of animals in research originated over 100 years ago and continue to evolve with advances in modern medicine and our understanding of animals’ lived experiences.
This regulatory framework is built upon a series of standards set forth by regulatory bodies and accreditation organizations to ensure humane animal care within the laboratory environment.
These requirements – which extend to any individual who works with animals in research or instruction on behalf of the university – inform all aspects of animal care and use operations, including programmatic oversight, training, veterinary care, and the reporting and handling of incidents of research non-compliance.
Led by Noel Ramsey, MS, CPIA, LVT, LATG, Assistant Director – Research Compliance, Animal Care & Use Office, this session will:
- Provide a brief history of animal welfare rules and regulations in the United States,
- Outline how the university translates these standards into practice, and
- Examine the individual and institutional implications of research non-compliance.
About the Seminar Series
The Building a Culture of Care: Essentials for Laboratory Animal Research seminar series will be held over the summer on the second Wednesday of each month (June, July, and August) from 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM.
Each session will feature speakers from across the U-M Animal Care & Use Program covering a variety of topics pertaining to the responsible and humane use of animals in research.
Sessions are open to members of the U-M research community and will occur at the North Campus Research Complex with an option to join a facilitated livestream on the medical campus. Prior registration is appreciated but not required. Light refreshments will also be served.
Complete session details, including location information, can be found on the seminar series’ registration page using valid U-M login credentials.
All attendees will be provided with a continuing education certificate for their participation in one or more of the sessions.
Questions?
Questions about the seminar series should be directed to the Animal Care & Use Office at [email protected].