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.

3 I’s and Biosecurity

Renaissance Providence Downtown Hotel 5 Avenue of the Arts, Providence, RI, United States

2017 THREE I’s & BIOSECURITY CONFERENCE ·   April 19, 2017: Half-day workshop 11:00 am – 5:00 pm ·   April 20-21, 2017: Two-day main conference 7:00 am – 5:00 pm Registration is now open. 3 I's and Biosecurity Full Program Agenda WHY YOU SHOULD ATTEND MSMR and the FBI WMD, have come together to structure an […]

North Carolina IACUC 2017 CONFERENCE

North Carolina Biotechnology Center 15 T.W. Alexander Drive, Research Triangle Park, NC, United States

Registration Opens in January IACUC 2017 is a two-day conference intended for both new IACUC members and seasoned members of animal care and use programs. We encourage the following types of individuals to attend: IACUC Chairs IACUC Committee members IACUC Administrators/Coordinators Regulatory personnel Support staff Institutional Officials Research managers Animal researchers Attending Veterinarians Other lab […]

IBC Community Representative Training – Part 1

Cambridge Hospital 1493 Cambridge Street, Cambridge, MA, United States

This 2-­day program has been developed to recruit and educate new and current Community Representatives to serve as key members of Institutional Biosafety Committees (IBCs) in Cambridge. Details: Cambridge Biosafety Forum Announcement 2017. Cambridge residents who are interested in serving are welcome to attend at no charge. Biotechnology research and development offers valuable opportunities for the […]