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 a 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 that 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 that 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
Sponsored with: University of Pittsburgh
The Assembly
5051 Center Avenue
Pittsburgh, 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 |
Welcome to the University of Pittsburgh Bill Yates, PhD Introduction to IACUC Training Gregory R. Reinhard, DVM, MBA, DACLAM, CPIA |
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 |
How Do You Handle Noncompliance Randall J. Nelson, PhD |
10:55 |
Cycle of Improvement: PAM and Training Gregory R. Reinhard, DVM, MBA, DACLAM, CPIA |
11:30 |
The Enrichment Tightrope: Striking the Right Balance Susan B. Harper, DVM, MS |
12:15 |
Lunch |
1:15 |
Compassion by Design: Cultivating Resilience and a Culture of Care Sally Thompson-Iritani, DVM, PhD, CPIC, CCFP, CHABP |
2:00 |
Q & A With APHIS, OLAW and AAALAC International Introduction and Moderator: Gregory R. Reinhard, DVM, MBA, DACLAM, CPIA Panelists: Robyn Engel, DVM, DACLAM, DACAW; OLAW Representative Tonya Hadjis; DVM, MPH; USDA/APHIS/AC Representative AAALAC International Representative |
3:00 |
Break |
3:30 |
Case Studies Which Present Regulatory, Scientific and Ethical Challenges An Interactive Session Ernest D. Prentice, PhD Randall J. Nelson, PhD Robyn Engel, DVM, DACLAM, 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:
Light Breakfast, Coffee, tea & water, Lunch and afternoon break provided.
Hotel:
Courtyard by Marriott Pittsburgh University Center
100 Lytton Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15213
Hotel cutoff date: September 2, 2025
Rate: $149 plus tax
Telephone: 412.682.6251
Hotel Parking: $29.00