In partnership between the Animal Research Committee (ARC) and ARC administrative staff, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine (DLAM), and Environment, Health & Safety (EH&S), we ask you to direct your attention to the attachment entitled “Animals Outside Vivaria” in regards to updated emergency procedures. Previously, the ARC asked you to maintain a copy of the UCLA Animal Emergency Plan in … Read More

This a reminder that we have scheduled more RATS 2.0 training sessions for the month of September. If you have not already attended, we invite you to register for a basic and/or advanced training session to learn how to use RATS 2.0. Basic training provides an introduction to RATS 2.0, covering navigation and terminology. Advanced training is limited to those who have already attended … Read More

Mark your calendars! UCLA’s triennial accreditation site visit with AAALAC International will take place October 5-9, 2020. Though some may question why UCLA would proceed with a site visit during the COVID-19 pandemic, please know that we have already postponed the required triennial visit from the initial June dates and are obligated to proceed in order to maintain continuing accreditation. … Read More

We have scheduled more RATS 2.0 training sessions for the month of September. If you have not already attended, we invite you to register for a basic and/or advanced training session to learn how to use RATS 2.0. Basic training provides an introduction to RATS 2.0, covering navigation and terminology. Advanced training is limited to those who have already attended a basic session; attendees will receive tips … Read More

The Research Safety & Animal Welfare Administration (RSAWA) is pleased to announce the Fall 2020 3Rs funding opportunity, provided by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research. Note that the VCR has recently doubled the amount of funding available for this award. Aim of Award: The aim of the program is to promote and support pilot studies designed to … Read More

This a friendly reminder that we have RATS 2.0 training sessions available to assist you in making the transition to the new system. Basic training provides an introduction to RATS 2.0, covering navigation and terminology. Advanced training is limited to those who have already attended a basic session; attendees will receive tips for completing their protocol smartform. Please contact RATSHelp@research.ucla.edu … Read More

What are lab animal allergies and occupational asthma? Laboratory Animal Allergies (LAA) and Occupational Asthma (OA) develop from exposure to animal allergens, and are among the most common, serious occupational diseases of workers exposed to animals in laboratories. Please review the Lab Animal Allergies & Occupational Asthma fact sheet to learn how to prevent LAA and OA. The ARC encourages … Read More

We have scheduled more training sessions to assist you in making the transition to our new system, RATS 2.0. We strongly encourage you to attend a training if you haven’t already. Basic training provides an introduction to the new system, covering navigation and terminology. Advanced training is limited to those who have already attended a basic session; attendees will receive … Read More

You may be interested in the below announcement from the NIH Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare (OLAW) regarding a new online training module. Contact the ARC administrative team if you have questions about when to seek ARC approval for your grant submission, what in the grant needs to be covered by your protocol, what to do if the animal work … Read More

As more of you venture into RATS 2.0, we want to remind you that we have training sessions available to assist you in making the transition to the new system. Basic training provides an introduction to the new system, covering navigation and terminology. Advanced training is limited to those who have already attended a basic session; attendees will receive tips … Read More