DESCRIPTION AND SAMPLE AGENDA

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• IACUC 101™: “Plus” virtual program is 2 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 additional Wildlife and Post Approval Monitoring modules and updates from USDA and OLAW. 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. 

 ALL TIMES ARE IN EASTERN TIME
DAY 1:

11:00: Welcome and Introductions: Monte Matthews
11:10: Historical and Current Perspectives: Monte Matthews
12:00: IACUC Functions: Molly Greene
1:00:    Q&A
1:05:    Break 
1:15:    Semiannual program review: John Bradfield
2:10:    Semiannual Inspections: Mildred Randolph
2:55:    Q&A
3:00:    Break
3:10:    USDA/OLAW/Updates
4:00:    Scenario Deliberations
4:45:    Final Q&A
5:00:    End
 
DAY 2:

11:00:  Q&A with Panel and Faculty: 
11:10: Personnel Qualifications and Training: William Singleton
12:00: Protocol Review part 1: Ernie Prentice
12:35: Q&A
12:40:  Break
12:50: Protocol Review part 2: Ernie Prentice
1:25:    Occupational Health and Safety: Mildred Randolph
2:10:    Q&A
2:15:    Break
2:25:    Wildlife Issues: John Bryan
3:10:    Post Approval Monitoring: Jennifer Klahn
4:00:    Q&A
4:05:    Break
4:15:    Scenario Deliberations
4:55:    Final Q&A
5:00:    End