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In this new scenario, we have invited experts from the University of Maryland (Pamela Lanford) and from Becton Dickinson (Coralie Zegre Cannon, Amanda Rhoads and Emily Weston), along with USDA and OLAW representatives (Louis DiVincenti and Axel Wolff), to respond to a scenario about the regulatory requirements for semi-annual inspections in remote or select agent facilities.

IACUC professionals depend on conferences and webinars as a primary source of regulatory information; what happens if they walk away with different interpretations of the regulations? We invited experts from The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (Jillian Hash and Denise Ancharski-Stutler) and University of Pennsylvania (Joanna Fried and Ines Rodriguez), along with USDA representative Louis DiVincenti, to respond to a scenario about the regulatory requirements for seminannual inspections.

Animals used in biomedical research may experience pain or distress as part of the experimental protocol. By implementing humane endpoints, pain or distress can be prevented or alleviated whilst still meeting scientific aims and objectives. We invited experts from Arizona State University (Samantha Sullivan) and Loma Linda University (Obed Rutebuka), along with USDA and OLAW representatives (Louis DiVincenti and Axel Wolff), to respond to a scenario about the importance of defining humane endpoints in research protocols.

IACUCs need to ensure the application of the 3Rs, while allowing researchers to conduct their work with reasonable flexibility. We invited experts from the University of Notre Dame (Eric Felde) and Northwestern University (Stefanie Bittner), along with USDA and OLAW representatives (Louis DiVincenti and Axel Wolff) to respond to a challenging situation at Great Eastern University.

A clear organizational reporting structure within the Animal Care and Use Program and a collegial working relationship between the Institutional Official, Attending Veterinarian and Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee are essential to maintain the highest standards of animal wellbeing and research quality. We invited experts from The Feinstein Institutes for Medical Research (Michelle Aparicio) and Rice University (Sarah Viranda and Elysse Ann Orchard), along with USDA and OLAW representatives (Louis DiVincenti and Axel Wolff), to respond to a challenging situation at Great Eastern University.