2020 IBC and IACUC Regional Education Conferences

NWABR and the IBC and IACUC Conference Planning Committees invite you to joint these Annual Events. Join our Northwest peers informative expert presentations, interactive small group discussions and professional networking.

Program of Activities

IBC CONFERENCE (FEBRUARY 26, 2020)

Theme: Practicing Safe Science: IBC Excellence in the Northwest

 Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

• Kathryn Harris, National Institutes of Health

• Robert Emery, University of Texas

• Ann Bostrom, University of Washington

IACUC CONFERENCE (FEBRUARY 27, 2020)

Theme: Embracing the Future: IACUC Excellence in the Northwest

Confirmed Keynote Speakers:

• Kathleen R. Pritchett Corning

• Melanie Graham, University of Minnesota

• A panel of speakers from AAALAC, USDA and OLAW

BRIDGING THE GAP (FEBRUARY 28, 2020)

Theme: Building a Community of Practice

Program: Bridging the Gap is a program supported by the University of Washington and other local research institutions that have animal care programs.  Up to 25 guests can be accommodated for this free add on to the IACUC and IBC conferences.  Guests will be given tours of vivaria and also be introduced to training programs for IACUC Committees and animal care staff.  The timing of this event has not been confirmed but will likely run from 9.00am to 2.00pm, and if needed NWABR will provide a shuttle from the conference venue.

 

 

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