Functional Statement:

(1) Develops policy clarification and guidance, coordinates development of such clarification and guidance with other agencies based on MOUs, and disseminates this information to the research community; (2) produces and coordinates conferences focusing on animal welfare issues in PHS-funded research; (3) promotes cooperative education and development efforts with external groups to increase training opportunities for IACUCs, research administrators, investigators, veterinarians, and other involved in research with animals; (4) develops and implements training programs for NIH grants managements, review and program staff (5) develops, maintains, updates and distributes educational resources; and (6) provides assistance and guidance to institutions engaged in PHS-supported activities involving animals.

Director

Staff:

• Lori Hampton