Event:
/IACUC 101 – Dallas, Texas
Co-Sponsors:
/UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas, Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, NIH
/(other co-sponsors)
Date:
/February 17, 2004
Time:
/7:30 am – 5:00 pm
Place:
/Wyndham Dallas Market Center, Dallas, Texas
On February 17, 2004 in Dallas, Texas, The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas and the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare will co-sponsor the IACUC 101 at the Wyndham Dallas Market Center.
IACUC 101 is a full day didactic and interactive training course for new as well as seasoned IACUC members, IACUC affiliates including IACUC administrators, trainers, veterinarians, animal care staff, researchers, regulatory personnel, individuals responsible for their institution’s animal care program and others interested in IACUC roles and responsibilities. The program is delivered by a top-notch faculty renowned for their expertise in institutional animal care and use issues and program development including representatives from both private and academic biomedical research institutions as well as the AAALAC, USDA and OLAW. The morning and early afternoon sessions will provide a basic yet comprehensive overview of the laws, regulations, and policies that govern the humane care and use of laboratory animals supplemented with examples and possible approaches for successful and effective administration. Current available resources to help IACUCs keep abreast of the latest information as well as take advantage of networking opportunities will also be covered. The materials and information provided during the course will be applied during the later afternoon session when students will be challenged to consider, deliberate and develop action plans for a variety of potential IACUC scenarios. Students receive an extensive resources manual as well as copies of relevant laws, regulations, policy and guides.
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TENTATIVE AGENDA
7:30 – 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45 Introduction
8:45 – 9:15 Historical Perspectives
9:15 – 9:45 Key Components
9:45 – 9:55 Q & As
9:55 – 10:10 Break
10:10 – 10:40 IACUC Functions
10:40 – 10:50 Q & As
10:50 – 11:35 Program Evaluations and Inspections
11:35 – 11:45 Q & As
11:45 – 12:45 Lunch
12:45 – 1:00 Written Q & As –OLAW; USDA, AAALAC
1:00 – 1:45 Protocol Review
1:45 – 1:55 Q & As
1:55 – 2:25 Personnel Qualifications & Training
2:25 – 2:35 Q & As
2:35 – 2:50 Break
2:50 – 3:40 Scenario Shorts – Mock IACUC Deliberations – Faculty and Mentors
3:40 – 4:30 Scenario Shorts – Responses - OLAW; USDA, AAALAC
4:30 – 5:00 Final Q & As, Evaluation Forms and Attendance Certificates
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REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE
The registration form below must be completed and mailed to UT Southwestern, IACUC, 5323 Harry Hines Blvd., MAIL CODE 9107, Dallas, Texas 75390-9107 or faxed to Shari Hunt, UT Southwestern, IACUC Office, Fax: 214-648-5560, along with registration fee. The entire registration fee must accompany the registration form. Minimum and maximum enrollments have been established.
Early Registration: $200.00/participant postmarked by January 16, 2004.
Late Registration: $225.00/participant postmarked after January 16, 2004.
Cancellations submitted in writing prior to February 10, 2004 are necessary for reimbursement of the registration fee minus a $25.00 administration fee. Cancellations after February 10, 2004 will not be refunded.
Registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, continental breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, course syllabus and hard copy materials, and other amenities involved in creating a rewarding learning experience.
UT Southwestern reserves the right to cancel all programs and return all fees. Liability is limited to the course fee. UT Southwestern will not be responsible for any losses incurred by registrants including, but not limited to, airline cancellation charges or hotel deposits. The program agenda is subject to change without notice.
Participation of women, racial/ethnic minorities and persons with disabilities, and other individuals, who have been traditionally underrepresented in science, is encouraged.
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SPECIAL NEEDS AND/OR QUESTIONS:
If you have special needs, require special accommodations or have questions, please contact Shari Hunt, UT Southwestern, IACUC Office, 214-648-5160, E-mail: or or Mary Lou James, Consultant, Regulatory Compliance, St. Louis, MO at (314) 997-6896, E-mail: .
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CONFERENCE LOCATION AND LODGING
Wyndham Dallas Market Center, 2015 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, Texas.
Fax: 214-747-6191
Phone: 214-741-7481
www.wyndamdallasmarketcenter.com
A limited number of rooms at a conference rate of $89.00 (single occupancy) and $99.00 (double occupancy) per night are available for IACUC 101. Reservations must be completed prior January 16, 2004. Complementary parking is available. Complementary shuttle service from/to Dallas Love Field Airport and UT Southwestern Medical Center is available. Please mention IACUC 101/UT Southwestern when making reservations.
DIRECTIONS:
From DFW: Dallas-Ft. Worth Airport, Texas.
From the south airport exit, take the TX-183E exit east toward Dallas/Irving; take I-35E south, exit number 430B-Market Center Blvd, turn right on Market Center Blvd, and follow to the Wyndham Garden.
From Love Field, Dallas, Texas.
Exit airport via Cedar Springs; turn right on Mockingbird Ln; take I-35E south to exit 430B-Market Center Blvd, turn right on Market Center Blvd; and follow to Wyndham Garden.
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REGISTRATION FORM:
ARENA IACUC 101 – Tuesday, February 17, 2004, Wyndham Dallas Market Center, 2015 Market Center Boulevard, Dallas, Texas.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION so you can be assured advanced receipt of course materials and proper assignment to a mock IACUC:
PLEASE PRINT CLEARLY.
Name/Degree (as you want it to appear on an Attendance Certificate): ______
______Title: ______
Company/Institution:
Address:
City: State: Zip:
Phone: ( ) Fax: ( )
E-mail address: If you do not have access to e-mail, PLEASE indicate another method including alternative e-mail addresses for providing you with pre-course materials.
IACUC Title/Affiliation:
(e.g. Chair, Scientific Member, Non-Scientific Member, Non-Affiliated or Community Member, Attending Veterinarian, Administrator/Coordinator) Please DO NOT write “member”.
Number of Years IACUC Experience:
(Optional) Tell us what IACUC areas or issues are most important to you or provide 1 or 2 questions that you hope will be addressed:
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Early Registration: $200.00/participant postmarked by January 16, 2004.
Late Registration: $225.00/participant postmarked after January 16, 2004.
Cancellations submitted in writing prior to February 10, 2004 are necessary for reimbursement of the registration fee minus a $25.00 administration fee.
Cancellations after February 10, 2004 will not be refunded.
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PAYMENT OPTIONS:
I will pay for my registration ($200.00 prior to January 16, 2004 & $225.00 after January 16, 2004) with:
___ CHECK: Make checks payable to UT Southwestern.
or
___ CREDIT CARD: ___ MasterCard ___ Visa
V Code 3 digit # on back right of card: ______
Name (as it appears on the Credit Card) ______
Credit Card Number: ______
Expiration Date: ___/___ Month ___/___ Yr
Authorized Signature: ______
Billing address for credit card: ______
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DETACH AND MAIL (check or credit card payments) OR FAX (credit card payments only) TO:
Attn: Shari Hunt
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas
IACUC Office
MAIL CODE 9107
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, Texas 75390-9107
Phone: 214-648-5160 Fax: 214-648-5560