IBC POLICY UPDATE

The IBC recently updated the policy “Use of Glass Pipettes in BSL-2 or Higher Laboratories.” While the substance of the policy remains unchanged, minor edits have been made. We encourage you to review and discuss this policy with your research team. All IBC policies are available on the IBC website: https://rsawa.research.ucla.edu/ibc/ibc-policies-guidance/. Please do not hesitate to contact us at ibc@research.ucla.edu or call (310) … Read More

ARC POLICY UPDATE

The ARC recently updated the policy Notification of Investigators with Sick or Injured Animals. This Policy delineates the responsibilities and obligations of DLAM and Investigators concerning sick or injured animals. While the substance of the policy remains unchanged, minor edits have been made to reflect current processes. We encourage you to review and discuss this policy with your research team. All … Read More

NEW ARC POLICY: Use of Fluids and Diluted Drugs in Research Animals

The ARC recently approved a new policy on use of fluids and diluted drugs in research animals. This policy details ARC requirements for handling, use, and storage of fluids and diluted drugs that are intended for use in research animals at UCLA. Exceptions are identified within the policy. We encourage you to review this policy with your research team. Please … Read More

NEW & UPDATED ARC POLICIES

The ARC recently approved the following new Policies: Audio and Video Recording of Institutionally Owned AnimalsThis Policy is intended to clarify under what circumstances filming, photography, and audio recording of animals involved in research is allowed in UCLA facilities. It also describes the permissible uses of such recordings. Reporting Adverse EventsThis Policy describes the process and expectation for timely reporting … Read More

3Rs Pilot Studies Call for Proposals – Deadline for Submission: March 17, 2023

The Animal Research Committee (ARC) is pleased to announce the Spring 2023 3Rs funding opportunity, provided by the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research and Creative Activities. The VCR is once again offering up to $20,000 for the current award cycle. Aim of Award: The aim of the program is to promote and support pilot studies designed to replace the … Read More

RATS 2.0 Training and Office Hours

Below are the scheduled RATS 2.0 Zoom training sessions for the month of February. We highly encourage those of you who are new to working in the system to attend a training session to learn how to use RATS 2.0. Please contact RATSHelp@research.ucla.edu to register for an upcoming session: Date Time Tuesday, February 7, 2023 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.  Tuesday, February … Read More

Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) Research Involving the Use of Animals

Dear Colleagues: I am writing to you about animal research that requires the use of a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility. As you know, certain life sciences research is categorized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as BSL3: research involving “indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through the inhalation route of exposure.” Animal … Read More

Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) Research Involving the Use of Animals

Dear Colleagues: I am writing to you about animal research that requires the use of a Biosafety Level 3 (BSL3) facility. As you know, certain life sciences research is categorized by the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) as BSL3: research involving “indigenous or exotic agents that may cause serious or potentially lethal disease through the inhalation route of exposure.” Animal … Read More

RATS 2.0 Training and Office Hours

Happy new year! Below are the scheduled RATS 2.0 Zoom training sessions for the month of January. We highly encourage those of you who are new to working in the system to attend a training session to learn how to use RATS 2.0. Please contact RATSHelp@research.ucla.edu to register for an upcoming session: Date Time Tuesday, January 10, 2023 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 … Read More