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The following information was prepared by the UCLA Occupational Health Facility Medical Director T. Warner Hudson in an effort to educate researchers on the risks of Mycobacterium marinum infections. We recognize that the community of scientists working with zebrafish and other aquarium marine animals is still relatively small; however, as researchers explore the use of alternative models, we hope that … Read More

In recent months, it has come to our attention that there may be some misunderstanding about the purpose and nature of the ARC grant congruence review process. In an effort to save everyone time and effort, we have prepared the attached FAQs. Please contact us if you have any questions.

The ARC recently updated the policy, Treatment and Use of Animals under Expired Protocols (formerly: Treatment and Use of Animals under Expired or Suspended Protocols), to remove information about care of animals during protocol suspension, as such cases are handled individually. The updated policy is available at http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OARO/Pages/ARC-policies/expired-protocols.aspx. The ARC also recently reviewed, but did not modify, the policy, Toe-clipping … Read More

The ARC recently updated the policy, Responsibility of Principal Investigators for Monitoring Laboratory Animals, to include additional information from the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals regarding observation of research animals. The updated policy is available at http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OARO/Pages/ARC-policies/monitoring-animals.aspx. The ARC also recently reviewed, but did not modify, the policy, Authority of the Attending Veterinarian. This policy is … Read More

The Office Research Administration (ORA) will observe UCLA’s 2015-2016 Winter Holiday Closure. ORA will be closed beginning Thursday, December 24, 2015 and will reopen on Monday, January 4, 2016. Please be advised that the Chancellor’s Animal Research Committee (ARC) and Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC) will not conduct business during the closure. As such, ORA staff will not process ARC or … Read More

The ARC Policy on Review of Significant Changes to Previously Approved Protocols has been revised to define the acceptable limit for increases in animal numbers that may be reviewed outside of the designated member and full committee review processes. The updated Policy is available at http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OARO/Pages/ARC-policies/significant-changes.aspx. This policy describes the process for determining what constitutes a “significant change” to an … Read More

On August 30, 2015, UCLA Single Sign-On will be updating the look and feel of the UCLA Logon page. The improved Logon page will be responsive, meaning it can be viewed on different devices such as mobile phones or tablets. Here is a preview of the new page and additional information about the upcoming change. We are sharing this information … 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 all … Read More

The ARC Policy on Non-survival Surgical Procedures has recently been revised; the updated Policy is available at http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OARO/Pages/ARC-policies/non-survival-surgery.aspx. The Policy was revised for consistency with USDA Animal Care Policy #3. Changes to the format and minor changes in content were made as well. Please contact the Office of Animal Research Oversight at 310-206-6308 or oaro@research.ucla.edu if you have any questions.

The ARC Policy on Review of Significant Changes to Previously Approved Protocols has recently been revised; the updated Policy is available at http://ora.research.ucla.edu/OARO/Pages/ARC-policies/significant-changes.aspx. This policy is intended to clarify the process for determining what constitutes a “significant change” to an approved ARC protocol, and to describe the process for review of these activities, taking into consideration the 2014 OLAW guidance … Read More