IACUC 2024 is an engaging and intimate two-day conference that will be held April 29-30, 2024, at The Friday Conference Center in Chapel Hill, N.C. This conference is intended for both new IACUC members and seasoned members of animal care and use programs.
Day 1 (IACUC Fundamentals) will address key issues for successful animal care and use programs, including the roles and responsibilities of the IACUC, recruiting and retaining members, protocol review, virtual meetings, semiannual program reviews and inspections.
Day 2 (IACUC Advanced) will provide in-depth presentations and discussion during breakout sessions.
Concurrent sessions will address topics, including:
- Controlled substance research use and requirements
- Collaborations, MOUs and grant congruency review
- Challenges in tracking animal numbers (e.g., rodent neonates, fish, field studies and other animals that may not be captured in a centralized system)
- Contingency planning
- Working with and maintaining high quality ancillary committees (Occupational Health & Safety; Environmental Health & Safety)
- Considerations for alternatives: Pain categories, search requirements and the 3Rs
- USDA updates
Conference Agenda
Monday, April 29, 2024 (Day 1)
Tuesday, April 30, 2024 (Day 2)
Continuing Education Details
IACUC 2024 has been approved by the North Carolina Veterinary Medical Board to offer up to 11 hours of continuing education credit. Attendance certificates will be provided at the end of each day.
The CPIA Council has recognized specific sessions from IACUC 2024 as eligible for primary recertification credit, for a total of up to 10 credits. Credential holders should consult the recertification guidelines for additional information about primary and professional development credit hours.
The sessions found as eligible for primary recertification credit are highlighted in green on the agenda found here.
Let’s Get Started
Registration closed
Monday, April 29, 2024 & Tuesday, April 30, 2024
8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Travel Information:
Who Should Attend
- IACUC Chairs
- IACUC Committee Members
- IACUC Administrators/Coordinators
- Regulatory Personnel
- Support Staff
- Institutional Officials
- Research Managers
- Animal Researchers
- Attending Veterinarian
- Other Lab Animal Veterinarian
- Animal Care Staff
- Others Interested in IACUCs
Prices:
Early Bird Price
January 8, 2024 – February 14, 2024
- $425 for one-day attendance for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $525 for one-day attendance for non-members
- $600 for two-day attendance for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $750 for two-day attendance for non-members
Regular Price
February 15, 2024 – April 22, 2024
- $475 for one-day attendance for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $575 for one-day attendance for non-members
- $650 for two-day attendance for employees of NCABR member organizations and government agencies
- $800 for two-day attendance for non-members
Price includes conference materials, lunch and all-day beverages.
Payments by Check:
Please make your check out to “NCABR” and mail it to:
NCABR Attn: IACUC 2024 Conference
P.O.Box 19469
Raleigh, NC 27619-9469
Your check must be received no later than April 22, 2024 for your registration to be valid. If your check has not been received by that date, your registration will be canceled.
Cancellation Policy
Orders canceled on or before April 22, 2024, are eligible for a full refund.
To cancel, please notify Virginia Crisp at the contact info below.
Substitution Policy
A substitution from the registrant’s organization is permitted.
Please notify Virginia Crisp at the contact info below at least 7 days in advance of the conference.
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