IACUC-Advanced was developed by the
Scientists Center for Animal Welfare to train members
of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs). Topics presented at these educational workshopwill 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.” Please click on the above tabs to see upcoming educational programs
and SCAW publications
The
program format will let small groups discuss specific, complex
topics that are relevant to IACUC functions. Each workshop is
structured in similar design, with slight changes made to meet
the needs of the hosting institution and or to reflect any
updates. IACUC-Advanced workshops are for experienced IACUC
members and others who work with laboratory animals. The focus
will be on advanced protocol review and other issues, like what
to look for in a protocol that includes relieved and/or
unrelieved pain and distress; how to recognize and evaluate the
level of pain and distress; appropriate end points stated in the
protocol; special environmental conditions required because of
potential pain and/or distress.
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 AAVSB/RACE 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 intent is to reach as many IACUC members as possible to
provide information about current best practices so they can
make informative decisions regarding the animals. SCAW does
this by holding the workshops in different
areas of the country so more people can attend with little
additional cost to the modest registration fee. SCAW will
encourage local institutions and others to co-sponsor IACUC-Advanced
workshops. Please contact the SCAW office if you are interested
in sponsoring a workshop.
IACUC-Advanced was developed by the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare to train individuals concerned with science and
appropriate animal welfare. This may include experienced IACUC members and administrators, principal investigators, attending veterinarians, regulatory personnel
and laboratory animal care staff. The regional workshop format lets small groups discuss specific, advanced topics that are relevant to IACUC functions.
Please see the links on the side for
meeting registration, program, location and accommodation
information.
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.
