Animal Models for Microbiome Research: Advancing Basic and Translational Science

The National Academies: Division on Earth and Life Studies 500 5th Street NW, Washington, DC, United States

Join the ILAR Roundtable for a free 2-day workshop on December 19-20, 2016, to examine animal models of microbiome research. Invited speakers will discuss challenges of standardization and biological variability in using gnotobiotic model organisms, examine the translatability of preclinical studies to humans, identify alternative model organisms that can be used in microbiome research, and […]

The 26th Annual MSMR Student Competition Opens

Submit your materials on-line. Awards are made at the MSMR Annual Meeting in Boston in June.

Each year, MSMR invites middle and high school students from across New England to submit an Essay, a Poster or a Website in response to the What A Year! challenge. The entries are reviewed and judged by a panel of volunteer MSMR members. Up to three winners and three honorable mentions at each level (middle […]

Nominations open for the Levenson Award for Outstanding IACUC Non-Affiliate Member

Submit materials online - Awards made at the MSMR Annual Meeting in Boston

AWARD CRITERIA The Rabbi Paul H. Levenson Award for Outstanding IACUC Service by a Non-Affiliated Member recognizes a volunteer who helps to define and execute the vision of his or her IACUC and is committed to the best possible animal welfare program within his or her institution. The award is named for Rabbi Paul H. […]

Introduction to IACUCs. An MSMR on-line course

On-line 6-week course

Registration is now open. IACUC Member On-line Training - Starting January 13, 2017. MSMR offers on-line training for prospective and new IACUC members, staff, PIs, and non-affiliate (community) members. The program consists of six weekly lessons plus exercises. Our instructor holds teleconference office hours each week to help students with the lessons and to facilitate discussions […]

$200

Compassion Fatigue Webinar #1 – March 1, 2017

On-line: webinar

Compassion Fatigue Prevention: Maintaining Self While Making a Difference Can we prevent compassion fatigue? Yes and No. No, in that compassion fatigue is a normal consequence of your work; it's a normal consequence of caring for others. But Yes you can raise your awareness, gain information and tools that can have a substantial positive affect […]

Deadline for Submissions: Enrichment Symposium Poster Competition

BOSTON MARRIOTT NEWTON 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Deadline for submissions: March 6, 2107. Winner Announced APRIL 6, 2017 Subject: We are seeking colorful and informative posters covering aspects of enrichment used with any laboratory animal species. Accepted posters will be displayed at the Ninth Annual MSMR Enrichment Symposium: All Creatures Big and Small ... Animal Enrichment in a Laboratory Environment on April 6, […]

The 9th Annual Laboratory Animal Enrichment Symposium

BOSTON MARRIOTT NEWTON 2345 Commonwealth Avenue, Newton, MA, United States

Mark your calendars now for the premier Lab Animal Enrichment Symposium. Hear from experts in long- and short-form sessions on best practices and materials for various species; review the latest science presented in our poster session; share knowledge with 200+ of your colleagues; meet and learn from our vendor-sponsors. Registration for the Enrichment Symposium is […]

Biomedical Research Awareness Day

Veterinary Schools across the US and around the world

What? A day to pledge your support for the animal heroes of biomedical research. When? Wednesday, April 19, 2017. Where?  Veterinary and Medical Schools around the world. Why? To honor the roles laboratory animals play in the quest for new treatments and cures for people & animals.