Topics presented at this educational Winter Conference
will help to fulfill the training requirements in USDA/APHIS/AC Policy 15 that states ”IACUC members should be trained in
understanding the Animal Welfare Act, protocol review and facility inspections.”You may also click
on the above tabs to see other upcoming educational programs and SCAW publications
SCAW conferences and workshops will be reviewed and
approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE program and will meet the requirements for continuing education credit for Veterinarians
and Veterinary Technicians. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at race@aavsb.org should you have any
comments/concerns regarding SCAW's program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession. SCAW's
AAVSB/RACE provider #293.
The Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW) serves as an objective, credible source of information for
the research community, the media, and the general public. This is done through our conferences, workshops and publications. SCAW two-day conferences will provide key
findings and advances in research animal welfare, explore policy and management issues related to IACUCs and develop awareness of humane care and use of agricultural
animals in research.
Winter Conference, December 7-8, 2009 in San Antonio, TX
Winter Conference, December 6-7, 2010 in San Antonio, TX
SCAW encourages local institutions and others to co-sponsor our conferences and workshops. Please contact the SCAW office if you are interested in sponsoring a
conference or workshop.
Attendance at these conferences is limited to experienced IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel and
laboratory animal care staff.
Please see the links on the left for meeting registration, program, location and accommodation information. Registration fees do not cover the expenses of travel and
accommodations.
Special Needs:
Individuals requiring special accommodations should contact the SCAW office prior to the meeting. SCAW is in compliance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
