2025
Chemical Amnesty Days
On Chemical Amnesty Days, U-M Medical School occupants can clean up laboratories and properly dispose of unwanted, bulk, or expired chemicals. Events will run from 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM at locations across the medical campus and the North Campus Research Complex (NCRC). Chemicals must be properly sealed, labeled, and transported safely (preferably on a … Read more
2025
Third Annual GOLD Day
The Animal Care & Use Program is pleased to announce that this year’s GOLD Day will take place on Friday, May 2. Now in its third year, GOLD Day is a unique opportunity for laboratories to set aside dedicated time to: Go, Organize, Label, and Dispose of drugs, medical materials, surgical supplies, agents, and other … Read more
2025
eRAM System Offline/Unavailable
The eResearch Animal Management (eRAM) system is scheduled to undergo an upgrade beginning on Friday, May 2, 2025, at approximately 5:00 PM and lasting through 6:00 AM on Sunday, May 4, 2025. During the upgrade period, the eRAM system will be offline. As such, Study Teams will be unable to: The system status can be checked at … Read more
2025
New Federal Policy on Research with Pathogens and Biological Toxins Goes Into Effect
On May 6, 2025, the new United States Government Policy for Dual Use Research of Concern and Pathogens with Enhanced Pandemic Potential (USG DURC-PEPP Policy) will go into effect. The policy, which was first introduced in May 2024, requires life sciences research to be assessed at the point of grant proposal submission to ensure that … Read more
Visit the IBC's DURC-PEPP Policy webpage for detailed guidance
2025
U.S. Customs & Border Protection Importation of Biologicals Workshop
In partnership with several cross-campus collaborators, the U-M Department of Environment, Health & Safety is hosting a FREE in-person workshop on Tuesday, May 6, for U-M researchers and staff who import or export biological materials. The U.S. Customs & Border Protection Importation of Biologicals Workshop will include representatives from several federal government agencies who will … Read more
2025
Expected Adherence to New & Revised Procedures Outlined in the Hazardous Substance Administration SOP
The Animals Administered a Hazardous Substance Requiring Containment Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) has recently been updated. Updates and process changes are applicable to ANY individual who may perform procedures that involve the handling of animals and/or animal equipment contaminated with hazardous substances. As such, every individual – including research personnel and ULAM staff – who … Read more
Read the Hazardous Substance Administration SOP in its Entirety
2025
May 2025 ULAM Faculty Vet Check-In Meetings
As part of the Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine’s (ULAM) efforts to provide a collaborative, partnership-based approach to animal care at the U-M, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians will be hosting several check-in meetings at locations across campus this May. In addition to discussing facility-specific needs, a variety of other topics will be covered, including: Time will also be set aside … Read more