2015 IACUC Regional Education Conference
Beyond the Mouse Cage: Human Health in Motion

We are all connected; To each other, biologically.  To the earth, chemically. To the rest of the universe, atomically. - Neil deGrass Tyson 

Animal research has contributed to many of the medical successes in human health.  It’s increasingly evident that the well-being of animals, our own health and the health of the planet are interconnected.  NWABR and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Conference Planning Committee invites you to join your Northwest peers for a day of informative presentations, interactive small group discussion, productive networking, and best practice highlight of ethical conduct.

Post Conference Activity: Bridging the Gap  
Following the Conference on the morning of February 24th NWABR in partnership with the University of Washington Office of Animal Welfare will offer a half-day limited-space (16 attendees) behind-the-scenes look at the various components of their animal care and use program, as well as a guided tour/mock IACUC inspection of their state-of-the-art zebrafish facilities.  Invitations will be for attendees and/or members only, and on a first-come basis. Our goal is to strengthen IACUC administrative relationships throughout Puget Sound. Let us know if you have interest ASAP at conferences@nwabr.org.   ____________________________________________________________________

2015 CONFERENCE HIGHTLIGHTS INCLUDE: ** times may alter slightly.  Printable agenda located at www.nwabr.org/iacuc

6:45AM  Registration Begins - Breakfast is served

7AM  COFFEE TALK - FRESHEN UP
BASIC sessions, featuring immerging trends and changes since last last year:

Cindy Pekow, DVM, DACLAM Chief, Veterinary Medial Unit VA Puget Sound Health Care System"I, A Cook. Making the Broth for Research Regulation"  Gregory Timmel, DVM, MS, DACLAM, Legacy Research Institute"What You Might Want to Know About Protocol Review" and Susanna Cunningham, PhD, FAAN Professor UW School of Nursing "Facilities, Let's Review" 

MAIN CONFERENCE **Note Approximate Times

9AM  
B. Taylor Bennett, DVM, PhD, DACLAM, DACAW, Chief Scientific Advisor for the National Association for BioMedical Research
"Avoiding the Paper Tiger – Facilitating Research 
Avoid the regulatory creep! As red tape mounts, take action. With a warm style, Dr. Bennett offers progressive, real-time strategies for reducing regulatory burden, and improving communication to keep research moving forward. NWABR welcomes Dr. Bennett's expertise. With more than 70 publications and 250 abstracts and presentations, he is the recent recipient of the AVMA’s 2014 Animal Welfare Award, and past honoree of the Charles River Prize.

11:15AM**
Kathryn Bayne, MS, PhD, DVM, DACLAM, DACAW, CAAB, Global Director, AAALAC International
"IACUC Oversight Around the World: Similarities, Differences, Lessons Learned"
The regulatory future is written around the globe with ongoing best practices, and changing laws and research regulations. Get a bird's eye view of trends and arm yourself in 2015 to plan for your organization's imminent evolution. 

OLAW UPDATE
______________________LUNCH AT NOON

1:00PM**
Beyond the Mouse Cage Researcher Panel
Ethical Concerns:  How Should IACUCs Spend Their Time? 
The animal kingdom is represented throughout research, and therefore there is a call for a wider discussion about animal diversity in human medicine. Join individual vignettes showcasing protection and use of animals and success stories of research. With the collective desire to insure animals are well cared for, what should IACUCs be spending their time on? Presentations will be followed by a short discussion. 

Helen Diggs, MEd, DVM, DACLAM, Oregon State University 
 "Alpaca-lypse" AV Responsibilities at a Land Grant Institution

Samuel K. Wasser, PhD, Director, Center for Conservation Biology, UW
"A Non-Invasive Approach" - Hints to Guide Wildlife Policy &Well-Being 
(Whale Pooper Snoopers)

Martin Childers, DO, PHD, Institute for Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, UW
"Man's Best Friend" A Researcher's View of Ethical Treatment. Is Adoption an Option?______________________

2:30PM**
Have you ever needed to clarify roles and responsibilities to IACUC members? Welcome to the majority! Small group breakouts foster interdisciplinary exchange and solutions.

Jane Sullivan, PHD, Department of Physiology and Biophysics, UW shares "Navigating the Deep End - Top 10 Tips for New IACUC Members" with James Riddle, MCSE, CIP, CPIA, Assistant Director, IRO Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center facilitating "Mock Practice Scenarios"
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3:45PM**
Get Personal with Officials
Updates and Q&A from our regulatory partners addressing your questions and featuring:

Kathryn Bayne, MS, PhD, DVM, DACLAM, DACAW, CAAB (AAALAC)
Brent Morse, DVM (OLAW) 
Elizabeth Meek, DVM (USDA) .

4:30PM  DISMISS  _____________________________________________________________________________

REGISTRATION NOTES: PLEASE READ BEFORE YOU CLICK (Sponsors Scroll Down for additional information)

NAMETAGS: Please enter your name, degree(s), title and institution exactly as you would like them to appear on your nametag. Registration is limited to 135 people. There will be no on-site registration or transfers *Refunds are unavailable after Feb 1.

TICKETS: We suggest bringing a printed ticket confirmation with you for check in at the registration desk February 23, 2015 at Bell Harbor Conference Center Harbor Room. 

MEMBERSHIP RATES:  NWABR membership is open to individuals or organizations not affiliated with other SUBR associations. For information about becoming an NWABR member, please contact Troy Chapman at 206-957-3337 OR membership@nwabr.org 

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Rooms are reserved at a group rate until February 9, 2015 at the Silver Cloud Hotel -Stadium (1046 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134; reservations - 206 204 2072 or 800-497-1261) and include a free shuttle service to the conference center. Reserve online at: http://www.silvercloud.com/seattlestadium (Group: NWABR, Discount Code: SEA2015)

PARKING:  Participants staying at the Silver Cloud Stadium enjoy a complimentary shuttle. If you drive, parking is located at the Elliot Avenue Entrance across the street from the Conference Center. It is beneath the Seattle Art Institute and is connected via skybridge to the meeting area, on the water. Check out http://bellharbor.com/directions.php   

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IF YOU'RE A SPONSOR:  Please see complete details at www.nwabr.org/iacuc for registration, shipping and deadlines. Thanks to our sponsors for this terrific event!* Displays shipped to Bell Harbor Conference Center should arrive no later than Thursday, February 19, 2015 prior to 4pm PST, who will hold your items for you prior to setup. (see shipping info below) Watch us at www.nwabr.org/iacuc. 

 

 

 

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