DESCRIPTION AND SAMPLE AGENDA

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• IACUC 101™: “Plus” virtual program is 2 half days of didactic and interactive educational opportunities for both new and seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates and others who contribute to their institution’s animal care and use program. The "Plus" portion of our program includes an additional Wildlife module and updates from USDA, OLAW and AAALAC. This program is spread out over 2 days via Zoom. Didactic sessions address institutional responsibilities, IACUC charges, relevant informational resources, animal welfare laws, regulations and policies, and best practices. Students also are challenged to consider, deliberate, and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios. The course includes Q&A sessions with representatives from USDA and OLAW

Day 1:
12:00: Welcome and Introductions: Monte Matthews
12:10: Historical and Current Perspectives: Monte Matthews
12:45  Q&A
12:50: IACUC Functions: Molly Greene
1:35:    Q&A
1:40:    Break 
1:50:    Semiannual program review: John Bradfield
2:30:    Q&A
2:35:    Semiannual Inspections: Mildred Randolph
3:10:    Q&A 
3:15     Break
3:25     USDA/OLAW/AAALAC Updates
4:10     Q&A
4:15:    Scenario Deliberations
4:50:    Final Q&A
5:00:    End

Day 2:

​12:00: Q&A with Panel and Faculty: 
12:10: Personnel Qualifications and Training: William Singleton
12:40:  Q&A
12:45: Protocol Review part 1: Ernie Prentice
1:15:    Break
1:25:    Protocol Review part 2: Ernie Prentice
1:55:    Q&A
2:00:    Occupational Health and Safety: Mildred Randolph
2:25:    Q&A
2:30:    Break
2:40:    Wildlife Issues: John Bryan
3:15:    Q&A
3:20:    Scenario Deliberations
4:00:    Final Q&A
4:15:    End