SCAW’s IACUC Training Workshop educates and trains individuals who work with laboratory animals in research, testing and education. They include IACUC members and administrators, Principal Investigators, Attending Veterinarians, Active Scientific Investigators, regulatory personnel and laboratory animal care staff. The regional workshop format lets small groups discuss specific topics that are relevant to IACUC functions. Each workshop is structured in similar design, with slight changes made to meet local needs.
It is expected that the workshops will be approved for hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continued education. Call the SCAW office at 301-345-3500 for further information.
This workshop will help meet the requirement stated in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 8th edition, 2011 that states “All personnel involved with the care and use of animals must be adequately educated, trained, and/or qualified in basic principles of laboratory animal science to help ensure high-quality science and animal well-being”. It will also address USDA/APHIS/AC Policy 15.
SCAW encourages local institutions and others to co-sponsor SCAW’s IACUC Training Workshops. Please contact the SCAW office if you are interested in sponsoring a workshop.
SCAW wishes to acknowledge the sponsor of the workshops, OLAW/NIH/DHHS, Merck.
If you have any questions, call the SCAW office at 301-345-3500.
It is expected that the workshops will be approved for hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continued education. Call the SCAW office at 301-345-3500 for further information.
This workshop will help meet the requirement stated in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals 8th edition, 2011 that states “All personnel involved with the care and use of animals must be adequately educated, trained, and/or qualified in basic principles of laboratory animal science to help ensure high-quality science and animal well-being”. It will also address USDA/APHIS/AC Policy 15.
SCAW encourages local institutions and others to co-sponsor SCAW’s IACUC Training Workshops. Please contact the SCAW office if you are interested in sponsoring a workshop.
SCAW wishes to acknowledge the sponsor of the workshops, OLAW/NIH/DHHS, Merck.
If you have any questions, call the SCAW office at 301-345-3500.
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
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
SCAW IACUC Training
2025
SCAW IACIC Training
Sponsored with:
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
R2-306 RI Auditorium
Houston TX 77030
April 23, 2025
Discounted registration for SCAW Institutional Members. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact SCAW at [email protected] or 301.345.3500.
Registration ends April 17, 2025.
Sponsored with:
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
R2-306 RI Auditorium
Houston TX 77030
April 23, 2025
Discounted registration for SCAW Institutional Members. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact SCAW at [email protected] or 301.345.3500.
Registration ends April 17, 2025.
Time |
Program |
8AM |
Registration and Breakfast |
8:30 |
Welcome to Houston Methodist Research Institute Edward A. Jones, MBA Introduction to SCAW's IACUC Training Randall J. Nelson, PhD |
8:45 |
Keynote: The IACUC’s Responsibility to Ensure Research With Animals is Scientifically Sound, Meritorious, and Ethical Ernest D. Prentice, PhD |
9:30 |
The IACUC: A View From Inside the Cage John F. Bradfield, DVM, PhD, DACLAM |
10:05 |
Break |
10:20 |
Elevating Excellence: Continuous Learning for IACUC and Research Professionals Susan B. Harper, DVM, MS |
10:55 |
How Do You Handle Noncompliance Randall J. Nelson, Ph |
11:30 |
How to Implement Effective PAM to Reduce Noncompliance and Improve Animal Care and Use Introduction and Moderator: Susan B. Harper, DVM, MS Panelists: John F. Bradfield, DVM, PhD, DACLAM Randall J. Nelson, PhD Ernest D. Prentice, PhD |
12:30 |
Lunch |
1:30 |
Q & A With APHIS, OLAW and AAALAC International Introduction and Moderator: Randall J. Nelson, PhD Panelists: Nicolette Petervary, VMD, MS, DACAW; OLAW Representative Tonya Hadjis, DVM, MPH; USDA/APHIS/AC Representative Debra L. Hickman, DVM, DACLAM, DACAW; AAALAC International Representative |
2:30 |
Break |
3:00 |
Case Studies Which Present Regulatory, Scientific and Ethical Challenges An Interactive Session Ernest D. Prentice, PhD Randall J. Nelson, PhD Nicolette Petervary, VMD, MS, DACAW; OLAW Representative Tonya Hadjis, DVM, MPH; USDA/APHIS/AC Representative |
5:00 |
Conclusion of Workshop |
This conference was reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE program and meets the requirements for a maximum of 5 hours of continuing education credit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at [email protected] should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
Program # 293
For RACE approved credit hours indicate the sessions that you attended, sign the page and return to the registration desk to receive your certificate of attendance.
Registration:
Begins at 8:00AM
Program starts at 8:30
Meals:
Breakfast, Coffee, tea & water, Lunch and afternoon break provided.
General Information
The workshop registration starts at 8 am, .
SCAW’s IACUC Training Workshop will be held at:
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
R2-306 RI Auditorium
Houston TX 77030
Hotel information:
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin Street (Driveway Entrance on 1730 Dryden Road)
Houston TX 77030
Hotel cutoff date: March 24, 2025
Rate: $196 plus tax
Group Code: SCASCAA
Click here to book hotel reservation online.
Program # 293
For RACE approved credit hours indicate the sessions that you attended, sign the page and return to the registration desk to receive your certificate of attendance.
Registration:
Begins at 8:00AM
Program starts at 8:30
Meals:
Breakfast, Coffee, tea & water, Lunch and afternoon break provided.
General Information
The workshop registration starts at 8 am, .
SCAW’s IACUC Training Workshop will be held at:
Houston Methodist Research Institute
6670 Bertner Avenue
R2-306 RI Auditorium
Houston TX 77030
Hotel information:
Houston Marriott Medical Center/Museum District
6580 Fannin Street (Driveway Entrance on 1730 Dryden Road)
Houston TX 77030
Hotel cutoff date: March 24, 2025
Rate: $196 plus tax
Group Code: SCASCAA
Click here to book hotel reservation online.
SCAW IACUC Training 2025
Sponsored with: University of Pittsburgh
The Assembly
5051 Center Avenue
Pittsburg PA
September 25, 2025
Discounted registration for SCAW Institutional Members. If you are unsure of your membership status, please contact SCAW at [email protected] or 301.345.3500. Registration ends September 25, 2025.
Time |
Program |
8:00 |
Registration and Breakfast |
8:30 |
Introduction to IACUC Training |
8:45 |
TBD |
9:30 |
TBD |
10:05 |
Break |
10:20 |
TBD |
10:55 |
TBD |
11:30 |
TBD |
12:05 |
Lunch |
1:05 |
Are You Up to Date With APHIS, OLAW and AAALAC International? Q & A for You and Me Introduction and Moderator: Gregory R. Reinhard, DVM, MBA, DACLAM, CPIA Panelists: OLAW Representative USDA/APHIS/AC Representative AAALAC International Representative |
2:35 |
Break |
♦Concurrent Sessions - Choose One Track ♦
2:50 |
Track 1 Small Group Discussion of IACUC Training |
2:50 |
Track 2 IACUC Scenarios |
3:50 |
Break |
3:50 |
Break |
4:00 |
Small Group Discussion of IACUC Training Registration limited to 20 participants for each session. Please email [email protected] to become a registrant. You will receive a return email confirming that you are a participant. If a minimum number of 10 attendees are not registered, the session will be canceled. |
4:00 |
IACUC Scenarios (continued) |
5:00 |
Conclusion of Workshop |
This conference was reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE program and meets the requirements for a maximum of 5.5 hours of continuing education credit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Please contact the AAVSB RACE program at [email protected] should you have any comments/concerns regarding this program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.
Program # 293
For RACE approved credit hours indicate the sessions that you attended, sign the page and return to the registration desk to receive your certificate of attendance.
Registration:
Begins at 8:00AM
Meals:
Breakfast, Coffee, tea & water, Lunch and afternoon break provided.
General Information
The workshop registration starts at 8 am.
Hotel information
Program # 293
For RACE approved credit hours indicate the sessions that you attended, sign the page and return to the registration desk to receive your certificate of attendance.
Registration:
Begins at 8:00AM
Meals:
Breakfast, Coffee, tea & water, Lunch and afternoon break provided.
General Information
The workshop registration starts at 8 am.
Hotel information