This conference has been organized by MSMR and the FBI Weapons of Mass Destruction Directorate with the collaboration of other Federal agencies.  As a result, attendees will have the unique opportunity to learn about how security communities perceive the risks associated with biological research and also have the ability to convey to the Federal representatives their own questions, concerns, and perspectives.

CONFERENCE SPEAKERS: HHS, USDA, AAAS, DHS, FBI, State Department, CITI Program, CDC, HRP ASSOCIATES, Arizona State University, MIT, UC Berkeley, University of Oregon

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

This conference is ideal for IACUC, IBC & IRB administrators and members; Research Administrators; Biosafety Officers; Regulatory Affairs Administrators; Members and Staff of Institutional Compliance Oversight Committees; Environmental Health and Safety officers; Security Specialists; Scientists; Laboratory Animal Directors and Management.

The THREE I's: Learning through Collaboration, Connection and Community ...Advancing Bioscience and Security" is a ground-breaking national educational conference dedicated to exploring the most up-to-date topics and issues for the IACUC, IBC and IRB communities. Motivated by the strength of collaboration, this conference will create an open atmosphere of participation, fostering sharing and discussing common and not-so-common issues.

We present a platform for participants to confront tough issues and develop new approaches to enhancing the entire research process through interdisciplinary cooperation and collaboration ... with an additional emphasis on biosecurity. You will find general sessions and breakout sessions designed to provide you hands-on application! Throughout both days, we will include biosecurity topics focused on mitigating potential risks: the goal is to build a culture of responsibility, trust, and cooperation between the scientific and security communities. We are committed to providing real-life examples and practical ideas through the use of case studies and tabletop exercises that will help participants prepare to implement successfully, practical actions in their own regulatory communities.

Moreover, at the conclusion of the conference, it is our goal to determine how the research and security communities can work together and develop collaborative efforts that address risk while ensuring critical biological research continues in an unfettered manner as much as possible.

Selected AGENDA TOPICS:

• Mitigating the Potential Risks and Building a Culture of Responsibility,
  Trust, and Cooperation between the Scientific and Security Communities

• Select Agent Regulations

• Current National Security ... Issues facing IACUCs IBCs & IRBs now and in the future

• IACUCS, IBCS & IRBS Doing More with Less ...Building a culture of responsibility, trust and cooperation among the Three I's committees

• Promoting Integrity in Your Laboratory Animal Welfare Research Program

• Addressing Emerging Technologies ... Issues Facing our Future

• Three I's Team Building ... WHERE are THE CONNECTIONS?

•  Promoting Integrity in Your Human Subjects Research Program

Save 10% on conference registration - If you are registering 4 or more people from the same institution please contact Lynne Walsh at msmr@att.net or 978-251-1556.

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Rodent Colony & Disease Management Considerations
 offered by Charles River Research Models & Services
May 5, 2010 - Tempe Mission Palms Hotel - Tempe, AZ

This seminar will focus on the best practices and available resources to help manage rodent animal colonies and preserve the integrity of valuable research.  Discussions with the presenters will enhance the participants’ understanding of the material.

Register Today

8:00am - 9:00am  Registration and Breakfast

 

Efficient Management of Transgenic Rodent Colonies  

Cost-Effective Health Surveillance of Laboratory Rodents

Barrier Room Operations

Genetic Management of Laboratory Rodent Populations: Inbred and Outbred Colonies

Disease Detection (and Management) Dilemmas:  MPV, MNV and Helicobacter

 

3:30pm – 4:00pm Q&A and Wrap-Up

CONTINUING EDUCATION:
This program has been submitted (but not yet approved) for five hours of continuing education credit in jurisdictions which recognize AAVSB RACE approval; however participants should be aware that some boards have limitations on the number of hours accepted in certain categories and/or restrictions on certain methods of delivery of continuing education.  The subject matter category for this program is Laboratory Animal Medicine and its method of delivery is a seminar/lecture.  Call Melissa Spear at 781-222-6454 for more information. (AAVSB RACE provider: Charles River Laboratories, Provider # 104)

 For information contact (781)222-6135 Scott Borowick or Email: scott.borowick@crl.com

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Join us May 5 - 7th at the Mission Palms Hotel in Tempe, Arizona for the 2010 District 8 Conference!

Participate in workshops featuring Rodent Necropsy, Swine Anesthesia, Rodent Imaging and More!

Presenting keynote speaker Rebecca Skloot, author of The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks.
 Check out the announcement

Post the flyer in your institution

Call for Poster Abstracts - fill out this form and return by April 15, 2010 by email to Ken Jones or Mia Nettik or mail to 75 South 2000 East Ste 311 Salt Lake City UT 84112. Awards: 1st Place $500, 2nd Place $350, 3rd Place $250, and 4th Place $100

On-line Registration

Exhibitor registration is open

Gold Commercial Registration
includes 6 ft draped table, registration for 2 attendees, 1/2 pg ad, & 1 speaker sponsorship

Silver Commercial Registration
includes 6 ft draped table, registration for 2 attendees, 1/4 pg ad

Bronze Commercial Registration
includes 6 ft draped table & registration for 1 attendee

*If you will require electricity contact Robert@lithgowservices.com

Set up will begin on May 5th at 4pm. 
Breakdown will be after the last break on the 7th at 3pm.

Display hours:
May 6: 8am - 4pm - The exhibitor room will be locked overnight
May 7th: 8am - 3pm 


Looking for Sponsorship Opportunities? District 8 is pleased to offer you a variety of sponsorship and participation levels. The sponsorship opportunities will put your Company in the forefront, while allowing you to choose the method of exposure and to stand out from the crowd. CHECK OUT HOW YOU CAN GET YOUR COMPANY NOTICED!!!

Keynote Speaker Sponsorship
Speaker Sponsorship
Full Page Program Ad
Half Page Program Ad
Morning Coffee Break Sponsorship (Thursday)
Morning Coffee Break Sponsorship (Friday)
Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor (Thursday)
Afternoon Coffee Break Sponsor (Friday)
Raffle Donation
Personalized Attendee Business Cards
Golf Tournament Sponsorship

Attendee registration is now open!!
Regular Registration (April 1-25) - $185 ($215 nonmember)
One-day regular registration - $115 ($145 nonmember)

Late registration (After April 26) - $230

Registration includes admittance to D8 Meeting, Keynote Speaker Event, Breakfast & Lunch on May 6-7

Workshop Registration - $70
Workshops filled on first come first serve basis.  Once a workshop is filled a waiting list will be established.  Transportation to and from workshops will be provided.  Departure times are the indicated workshop time.  Transportation meeting areas are located at the front of the Mission Palms Hotel.

Workshops Offered

Rodent Handling Wet Lab -  Thursday, May 6th: 8:30-11am (max 20) - Students will spend their time learning and performing basic techniques for working with rats and mice.  Procedures include handling, restraint, sexing, health assessment, injections, blood collections, gavage, and euthanasia
Rodent Necropsy -  Thursday, May 6th: 1:30-3:30pm (max 16) - Students will participate in performing systematic necropsies on rats and mice.  They will also be taught the proper methods for collecting and preparing samples for shipments to reference laboratories
Swine Anesthesia -  Friday, May 7th: 8:30-11am (max 10) - Participants will spend the workshop performing the basic veterinary nursing skills necessary for providing proper anesthesia to swine models.  Students will learn the techniques for placement of endotracheal tubes, venous catheters, and arterial lines
Basic Suturing -  Friday, May 7th: 8:30-11am (max 15) - Every participant will spend the workshop learning and performing suture patterns and knot tying techniques
Rodent Imaging -  Friday, May 7th: 8:30-11am (max 16) - Students will learn the methodology of small animal imaging that researchers use to study biological processes noninvasively and how this aids in the understanding of the pathogenesis and treatment of human disease.  They will participate in the hands-on demonstrations of in vivo small animal imaging using state of the art small animal imaging equipment including 7T MRI

Golf Excursion - $75 - Join the First Annual District 8 Golf Tournament - May 5th: 8:00am Shot Gun Start at ASU Karsten Golf Course rated 4 1/2 stars by Golf Digest "Best Places to Play" - Includes golf fees, cart fees, practice balls before start, official scoring by professional staff and a BBQ following play.

Cancellation policy: Registrations are NOT transferable.  Requests for refunds of registration, workshops or wetl ab fees must be submitted in writing 30 days prior to the start of the 2010 District 8 Meeting.  A $25 processing fee will be withheld for registrations, and a $10 processing fee will be withheld for each workshop and wet lab.  Requests for refunds of registration, workshops or wet labs submitted in writing less than 30 days prior to the start of the 2010 District 8 Meeting will be considered by the District 8 Planning Committee on an individual basis.  Please allow up to 30 days for any refund requests to be processed.

Registration is not complete until full payment is received.  If you have any questions or comments, please contact Karen Ellevold at ellevold@ocm.utah.edu (801) 581-6430, Penny Noel at pnoel@ocm.utah.edu (801)581-6430.

Conference Schedule

Day One - May 5:
8am - Golf Excursion
4pm - Welcome & Introduction of Ron Orta Humanitarian Award Winner
Keynote Speaker: Rebecca Skloot

Day Two - May 6: 7-4:30pm
Principles of Pain Management
Resume Writing 101
Ensuring a Successful AAALAC Site Visit
BioSafety Cares Training Program
Developing Effective SOPs
IACUC's Role in Pain Management
Managing a Diverse Workforce
Euthanasia: A Compassionate Farewell
Writing A Successful Grant
Managing a GLP Study
Inhalation Anesthesia for Imaging Center
Putting Together a Successful Poster
District 8 Caucus

Day Three - May 7: 7-3:30pm
Environmental Enrichment
Online Resources for Training
Hands-on vs. Computer Based Training
Talking to the Public about Animal Research
Preparing for AALAS Certification
Mouse as a Model Organism for Genetic Research
Practical Considerations for Animal Procedures
Introduction to Imaging Technology
Creating a Green Operation
ATP for RODAC for QA Assessment
Ergonomic Practices in the Vivarium

Local Arrangements

Garden Flashlight Tours or the Desert Botanical Gardens
May 6 or May 8:  7:00 – 9:00 pm

Flashlight Tours are held every Thursday and Saturday evening starting at 7 pm during the months of May through August.  Flashlight Tours are a sensory adventure where you will see, hear and feel the desert night with its nighthawks, snakes, insects and night-blooming flowers.  Flashlight Tours are recommended for families and children of all ages and are a perfect summer date. Bring your own flashlight, or we’ll provide one for you.

No advance registration required; just arrive at the Gardens 15 minutes before the tour begins. Flashlight tours are free for Garden members.  Adults: $15, Seniors: $13.50 (60 years and over), Student: $7.50 (13-18 & college with ID), Children: $5 (3-12).  Children under 3 are admitted free

Other offerings from the Desert Botanical Gardens:

Garden Tours through May 9 - Can you drink water from a cactus? Do century plants really live 100 years? Get your burning questions answered on this docent-led tour and see why our desert plant collection is world-renown. Daily.

Birds in the Garden Year-round  - Join expert birders for a morning bird walk along the Garden trails.

Kids Corner through May 9 -  Learn about desert plants and animals, have your face painted, and make a take-home craft. Saturdays and Sundays.