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Specialized Research Support Services Available Through ULAM, MMPC Cores

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) Pathology Core and Germ-Free Mouse Facility both work in close collaboration with the Michigan Mouse Metabolic Phenotyping Center in Live Models (MMPC-Live) to offer specialized research support services to Study Teams working with mouse models to advance scientific understanding of metabolic dysfunction – including diabetes, obesity, and related ...
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ULAM Welcomes New Faculty Member, Three New Veterinary Residents

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) recently welcomed a new faculty member and three new veterinary residents. ULAM Faculty Member Stephanie Yang, DVM, MPH Stephanie Yang, DVM, MPH, joined ULAM as a Faculty Veterinarian on July 8, 2024, after completing her postdoctoral residency fellowship with ULAM and the U-M. Dr. Yang obtained her undergraduate ...
ULAM 2024 Residents (pictured left to right): Jonathan Decker, Hailey Maresca-Fichter, Tamara Ford

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Anticipated Rate Changes for Select ULAM Service Areas Currently Delayed

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the processes by which rates are reviewed and approved by the University’s Enterprise Financial Planning & Analysis Office have been delayed. This delay impacts several Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) service areas whose rates are typically evaluated on an annual basis coinciding with the start of U-M’s fiscal year (July ...
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ULAM Staff Member Receives OVPR Research Staff Safeguard Recognition Award

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to announce that Megan Kellepourey, a senior administrative assistant for the ULAM Training Core, recently received an award from the Office of the Vice President for Research (OVPR) for her exemplary service and important contributions to the university’s research enterprise. The OVPR Research Staff Awards Program, ...
Arthur Lupia, PhD (left), U-M Interim Vice President for Research and Innovation, presents Megan Kellepourey (right) with OVPR Research Administration Staff Safeguard Recognition Award

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ULAM Monitoring External Cases of Avian Influenza – H5N1

The highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), also known as H5N1, which has been widespread in wild birds and other mammals since February 2022, has recently been detected in dairy cattle across several Michigan counties. Although HPAI is primarily transmitted between wild birds, the virus can spread to other mammals who come into direct contact with ...
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Save the Date to Connect with Your ULAM Faculty Veterinarian During Spring 2024 Check-In Meetings

To help keep the research community apprised of important updates and changes impacting animal care and use at the University of Michigan, ULAM Faculty Veterinarians will be hosting in-person Vet Check-In Meetings in April 2024. In addition to addressing facility-specific and attendee questions, veterinarians will also discuss several topics of interest, including: No RSVP is required to ...
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Zachary Freeman Named Director of the Transgenic Animal Model Core

Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) Faculty Veterinarian Zachary T. Freeman, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, was recently named director of the Transgenic Animal Model Core (TAMC), part of the U-M’s Biomedical Research Core Facilities. Dr. Freeman has been actively engaged with the TAMC since first joining U-M’s faculty in 2016. In addition to serving as the Core’s Interim Director since ...
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Reminder: Please Reuse Acetates

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) uses acetates – colored, plastic cards placed over animal cage cards – to routinely communicate important information between laboratory personnel and our animal care teams. Acetates are a limited resource and, as such, should be reused whenever possible. If you are unsure about whether an acetate can be ...
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Tips & Tricks for Managing Shortcodes in eRAM

Shortcode management in eRAM is critical for ensuring that the correct shortcodes are appropriately charged for Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) activity. The “Shortcode Manager” role in eRAM can be assigned to individuals so they can assist with the administrative management of shortcodes. The Principal Investigator (PI) or individuals already designated as a Shortcode ...
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ULAM Welcomes Two New Assistant Husbandry Managers

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) is pleased to announce the addition of two new members to the ULAM Husbandry Management Team. Lindsey Allen, BS, RLATG, and Renee McUmber, BS, RLATG, who have both served as ULAM Husbandry Supervisors, will be transitioning to their new roles as Assistant Managers on the ULAM Husbandry Management ...
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ULAM In-Vivo Animal Core Renamed ULAM Pathology Core

The Unit for Laboratory Animal Medicine (ULAM) In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC) has been renamed the ULAM Pathology Core. This change better reflects the current work and focus of the core, whose mission is to provide diagnostic support for U-M’s veterinary and animal care programs as well as comprehensive research pathology services for research investigators across ...
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