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Investment Innovation
Implementation
Impact
2015 LAWTE Biennial Conference
Madison, Wisconsin lawte.org
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Message from the President 3
IACUC Administrator’s Best Practice Co-Sponsorship 4
Sponsor Recognition 5
Commercial Training Partner Recognition 6-11
LAWTE Officers 12
2015 LAWTE Conference Committee Members 13-14
Special Thanks 15
LAWTE Awards 16
Conference Agenda 17-22
Maps 23-26
Conference Center 23
Madison Venues 24-26
Keynote Speaker Presentation 27
Keynote Speaker Biographies 28
Workshop Descriptions 29-30
Session Abstracts 31-38
Poster Presentations 39-44
2015 Presenters List
Thank You from the Program Chair
LAWTE 2015 Biennial Conference Participant Evaluation
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MESSAGE FROM OUR PRESIDENT
It’s here! After a successful partnership with CALAS in 2013, the long awaited 2015 LAWTE
Biennial Conference is back in the States!
This is the one and only conference fully dedicated to laboratory animal welfare training. The entire
conference, including every activity and interaction, equips trainers with knowledge, skills, and tools
that can be immediately applied to current training programs. Whether you are new to training or
have been a trainer for many years, you will walk away from this conference refreshed, energized,
and ready to take your training program to the next level.
Aside from the educational benefits, the networking and building of new relationships keeps the
conference benefits going for years to come. I’ve met many trainers that have become close friends.
I always have someone to call to bounce ideas or gain perspectives.
As a trainer, you know that you are always ready and willing to help someone else. imagine a whole
conference filled with people exactly like you! If you haven’t been to a LAWTE Conference, now is
the time! If you have, you are as excited as I am to gain the newest training techniques and to meet
others who want to share the great things that they are doing to improve animal welfare and ensure
high standards of research.
The 2015 Conference Planning committee has worked very hard for the last year to make this
program the best that it can be. Lisa Kelly, Program Chair, and her team have done an amazing job.
The LAWTE leadership team’s support has helped to make it possible.
I am also happy to be partnering with the IACUC Administrator’s Best Practice Meeting. We
welcome IACUC administrators to the LAWTE Conference. This is a great opportunity to ensure
that our partnership extends long after the conference. Trainers – be sure to encourage your
IACUC Administrators to attend the conference with you!
I look forward to seeing you all soon!
Sincerely,
Paula Clifford
2014-2015 LAWTE President
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MESSAGE FROM THE IABP
What is an IACUC Administrators Best Practice Meeting?
The Best Practice Meeting has become an annual tradition (since 2005) for many Administrators. It gives every attendee the opportunity to discuss their own programmatic challenges with their peers. The primary goals of the meeting are to foster networking, the sharing of resources, and peer-to-peer counseling. Meeting participants are encouraged to participate in open dialogue, and given the opportunity to provide opinions and ask specific questions. The meeting does not focus specifically on policies and standards governing animal care and use activities, but rather proven methods used to satisfy them.
The meetings are facilitated by co-moderators with colleagues from OLAW, the USDA and AAALAC International present to participate in open discussions. Attendance is limited to approximately 50 individuals with roundtable seating arrangements. This structure has been proven over the years to facilitate attendee conversation and participation.
This year the IABP Meeting will be a Pre-Conference
Session on Wednesday, June 10th.
Registration at lawte.org
$50 fee applies
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COMMERCIAL TRAINING PARTNERS
The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS), as 501(c)3 nonprofit membership
association is the premier forum for the exchange of information and expertise in the care and use of
laboratory animals. Since 1950, the association has been dedicated to the humane care and treatment of
laboratory animals and the quality research that leads to scientific gains that benefit people and animals.
Through the many education, scientific, and outreach programs supported by the membership, AALAS
fulfills its mission to advance responsible laboratory animal care and use to benefit people and animals.
Contact: Nicole Duffee, Director of Education & Scientific Affairs
Phone: 901-754-8620
Email: info@aalas.org
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COMMERCIAL TRAINING PARTNERS
Animal Care Training Services (ACTS) was established in 2007. We started the company to help meet the
growing need for quality training in the animal care and use industry. Our mission is to provide quality
training and training resources that empower people and ensure the highest quality of research and animal
care.
Contact: William Singleton
Phone: 484-684-7268
Email: williams@actstraining.com
Allentown has been developing and producing patented, innovative animal housing products for 42 years.
We assist our clients through facility design and layout, installation, training and post-occupancy service.
Our products include IVC Systems, Bio-Containment IVC Systems, Biological Work Stations, Animal
Transport Units, Multi Species Housing, Wireless IVC monitoring and RFID Animal census solutions and a
wide variety of Air Flow Control Accessories..
Contact: Lori Sue Mount
Phone: 609-259-7951
Email: lmount@allentowninc.com
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COMMERCIAL TRAINING PARTNERS
The Andersons Inc. are the leading corn cob bedding manufacturer in the lab animal industry. Bed o’cobs
has expanded their family of innovative bedding products to meet today’s bedding and enrichment needs.
New innovative products include enrich o’cobs bedding and nesting material, enrich n’nest nesting
material, crink-l’nest nesting material, and pure o’cel virgin cellulose paper bedding. The newest products
offered by The Andersons is the Recovery Pad for post surgical use.
Contact: Andrea Gay
Phone: 269-623-8078 or 269-567-0146
Email: andrea_gay@andersoninc.com
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COMMERCIAL TRAINING PARTNERS
Tecniplast specializes in the design, manufacturing, installation and service of a broad range of research
equipment and selection of Washing products, Automated equipment and Bedding Handling Systems for
every size facility. Our comprehensive product line includes Housing, Laminar Flow and Aquatic Systems.
Our dedication to the LAS community is build one client relationship at a time, by providing exceptional
support and uninterrupted product service.
Contact: Richar Cluck, ?
Phone: 484-875-0500 or Toll-Free at 877-669-2243
Email: rcluck@tecniplastusa.com or www.tecniplastusa.com
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LAWTE OFFICERS
President
Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVT
VP Operations, Animal Care Training Services
Executive Director, PA Society for Biomedical Research
Secretary
Elton J. Machholz, RLATG
Manager, Learning & Development, Charles River
Treasurer
Natasha J. Melfi, BS, RLATG, MBA/HRM
Training Specialist, Boehringer Ingelheim
Past-President
Bruce W. Kennedy, MS, RLATG, CMAR, CPIA
Compliance Associate and Lecturer, Cal Poly Pomona
President-Elect
Lisa M. Kelly, BS, RLATG
Compliance Training Coordinator, University of Georgia
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2015 Conference Committee Members
Program Chair
Lisa M. Kelly, BS, RLATG
Educational Program Committee
Melissa C. Dyson , DVM, MS, DACLAM (Chair)
Deborah Donohoe, BA, RLATG
Bill Greer, RLAT, CPIA
William Singleton, DVM, DACLAM
Publicity Committee
Summer Boyd, MS, LATG, RVT, CMAR (Chair)
Grace Aranda, LAT
Local Arrangements Committee
John Bogdanske, BA (Chair)
Lori Bindley, AAS, LATG
Jennifer Gaudio Carson, MS
Jared Hammer, BS, LATG
Melissa Hunsley, PhD, CPIA
Sarah Newman, PhD
Margaret Riley, BS
Beth Schiffman,BS, RLATG, CVT
Sponsorship Committee
Stacy Pritt, DVM, MS, MBA, CPIA, DACAW (Chair)
Ryan Byrd, RLAT
Kim Overhulse, CMAR, RVT, CPIA
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2015 Conference Committee Members
Registration Committee
Natasha J. Melfi , BS, RLATG, MBA/HRM (Chair)
Christal Huber, MS, RLATG, CMAR
Casimira “Cassie” Ruiz, BA, RLATG
Deborah A. Wenger, BS, LATG, ISD
Awards Committee
Lisa Secrest, RLATG, CMAR (Chair)
Jefferson Childs, AS, LVT, SRS, CMAR
Jackie Newell Hunt, BS, LATG, MBA
Amy Kilpatrick, BA, RLATG, CVT
Teresa Neubauer, RLATG, CMAR
Poster Committee
Stefanie Wright-Golightly, BS, RLATG, RVT, CMAR (Chair)
Shari Hunt, BS, RLATG
Kim Froeschl, BS, RLATG, CMAR
Web Design
Jon McGill
Cheryl Pater, BS, RLATG, RVT, CMAR
Kiirsa Pokryfke, LATG, CMAR
Kimberly Scamardo, BS, CMAR, RLATG
Commercial Training Partners Committee
Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVT (Chair)
Lori Bindley, AAS, LATG
Cheryl Pater, BS, RLATG, RVT, CMAR
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SPECIAL THANKS TO...
Daniel Hanson, MS, MSME (Dana Farber Cancer Institute) for his amazing work in
crafting the 2015 LAWTE Biennial Conference Logo.
Betty Cartwright, CMP (AALAS Director of Meetings and Financial Services) for her
willingness to share her wisdom and advice on conference planning.
The amazing team at the University of Wisconsin Research Animal Resources Center for
their exuberance, hard work and hospitality in bringing this conference to Madison.
LAWTE Past Presidents for their dedicated leadership that has advanced this amazing
organization:
Bruce Kennedy: 2011-2013
Cindy Buckmaster: 2009-2011
William Singleton: 2007-2009
Stacy Pritt: 2005-2007
Marc Hulin: 2003-2005
Deb Wenger: 2001-2003
Peggy Murphy-Hackley 2000-2001
Nicole Duffee 1997-2000
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FOUNDER’S AWARD (Individual) – must be current LAWTE member FOUNDERS AWARD: To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the field of laboratory animal science and/or regulatory compliance. An honorarium of $250, plaque and a lifetime membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient *The 2015 Founders Award is generously sponsored by Animal Care Training Systems IMPACT AWARD: To recognize an outstanding educator/trainer in the field of laboratory animal science that has a passion for teaching and encourages students to learn. An honorarium of $100, plaque and a 1 year membership to LAWTE will be awarded to the recipient. THE LAWTE TOP 3 (New for 2015): A “Top” award recognizes an individual, group or organization that has demonstrated outstanding achievement and excellence in the laboratory animal science training arena since the last LAWTE meeting. A plaque will be awarded to the recipients. Top Award – Performance: for public presentation, workshop or lecture within the last 2 years that demonstrated the speaker as impactful, authoritative and engaging Top Award – Development: for the development of a training curriculum, online learning program or training webinar that is powerful and influential in the LAS field Top Award – Program: an AAALAC-accredited animal facility that demonstrates a commitment to training through proficiency assessment, emphasis on the 3Rs and managerial support of continuing education, AALAS certification and involvement in outside training opportunities
PLEASE JOIN US IN
CONGRATULATING OUR OUTSTANDING TRAINING AWARD WINNERS
AT OUR THURSDAY EVENING RECEPTION
AWARDS
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2015 Conference Agenda
Tuesday, 9 June 2015
4:00pm-7:00pm Registration Gordon Center, 2nd floor
Wednesday, 10 June 2015
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
7:00am-5:00pm Registration Gordon Center, 2nd floor
8:00am-5:00pm Vendor setup Symphony Room
8:00am-5:00pm Poster setup Gordon Alcove, 2nd floor
8:00am-5:00pm IACUC Administrator’s Best Practice Overture Room
Meeting
9:00am-12:00pm WORKSHOP: Approaches to teaching RARC Training
aseptic technique and suturing basics Facility (Enzyme Inst)
in laboratory animal programs
1:00pm-5:00pm WORKSHOP: Large animal handling School of Vet Medicine
and procedure techniques (large animal facilities
6:00pm-10:00pm Social Event and Networking Madison Children’s Museum
Join us at the Madison Children’s Museum for a night of fun and games. We have rented
space at this eclectic venue for a LAWTE only party that will sure to bring laughs and
“remember when” stories. The venue features a human size gerbil wheel, two-story
Hodgepodge Mahal climber, lots of interactive games and puzzles, an art studio with an
impressive gallery and the opportunity to create your own masterpiece. Adult play
encouraged and allowed. If frolicking isn’t your thing, the rooftop garden in the sky will
provide a great place to mingle and chat in the lush garden urban oasis. Amazing views of
the nearby capital building and Lake Mendota await. Two Adult beverages and h’orderves
provided with your $40 pre-registration. $50 Tickets available on site (5:45-6:15pm)
Come be a kid again with your best pals!
100 N. Hamilton Street
SOCIAL EVENT DETAILS
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2015 Conference Agenda
Thursday, 11 June 2015
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
6:30am-7:30am Vendor setup Symphony Room
6:30am-7:30am Poster setup Gordon Alcove, 2nd floor
6:30am-9:00am Registration Gordon Center, 2nd floor
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast Symphony Room
8:30am-8:45am Welcome from the President Symphony Room
Paula Clifford, MLA, RLATG, CVT
LAWTE 2014-2015 President / CTPer Chair
8:45am-9:00am Welcome to Madison Symphony Room
John Bogdanske, BA
2015 Local Arrangements Chair
9:00am-10:00am “Sharing Public Interests: Compassion Symphony Room
Science and Animal Research Excellence”
Allyson Bennett, PhD
Dept of Psychology, Univ of Wisconsin
10:00am-10:30am Break and Poster Review Gordon Alcove, 2nd floor
10:30am-11:30am Commercial Training Partner Talks Symphony Room
Moderator: Paula Clifford, CTPer Chair
10:30am-10:45am Kent Scientific—David FitzMiller
10:45am-11:00am A-Tune—Joseph Guider
11:00am-11:15am ACTS—William Singleton
11:15am-11:30am AALAS—Pam Grabeel
11:30am-12:15pm Poster Judging Gordon Alcove, 2nd floor
11:30am-12:45pm Lunch and Mingle with Vendors Symphony Room
1:00pm-5:00pm WORKSHOP: Unanesthetized jugular School or Vet Medicine
blood collection in rats; single-handed MD-1 Lab
restraint / Hands on Gentle Sharp
1:00pm-5:00pm WORKSHOP: Evaluating the effectiveness Gordon Dining, 1st floor
of training: A Best Practice Workshop
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2015 Conference Agenda
Thursday, 11 June 2015 (continued)
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
1:00pm-5:00pm TRACK 1: Implementation and Impact Overture A
Moderator: Melissa Dyson
1:00pm-1:45pm (AALAS Talk)
Nicole Duffee, DVM, PhD
1:45pm-2:30pm The use of technology to drive harmonization
of a global laboratory animal production company
Dennis Carroll, MS, LAT
2:30pm-3:15pm Small group exercises for compliance training
Stacy Pritt, DVM, MS, MBA, CPIA, DACAW
3:30pm-4:15pm Development and use of a training database
as a tool
Dianna Baumann, BS, RLATG, PGCE, CMAR
4:15pm-5:00pm Managing a training program at an academic institution
using various training and documentation methods
Kiirsa Pokryfke, CMAR, LATG
1:00pm-5:00pm TRACK 2: Investment and Innovation Overture B
Moderator: Deb Donohoe
1:00pm-1:45pm Getting to know Knowles, the father of
andragogy or adult learning
Bruce Kennedy, MS, RLTAG, CMAR, CPIA
1:45pm-2:30pm Do I really need to write a lesson plan?
Christal Huber, MS, LATG, CMAR
2:30pm-3:15pm Interprofessional collaboration and the
development of relationships: bridging the
gap between trainers and researchers
Tiffany L. Whitcomb,DVM, DACLAM
3:30pm-4:15pm USDA Animal Care updates and training
Cathy Hovancsak, DVM
4:15pm-5:00pm AAALAC Intl perspectives on training
Christian Newcomer, VMD, MS, DACLAM
6:00pm-8:00-pm Reception and Awards Presentation Pyle Center
BREAK:
3:15-3:30PM
Refreshments
in Hallway!
BREAK:
3:15-3:30PM
Refreshments
in Hallway!
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2015 LAWTE Reception and Awards Banquet
University of Wisconsin Pyle Center
on beautiful Lake Mendota
Thursday 11 June 2015
6-8pm
Welcome Natasha J. Melfi, BS, RLATG, MBA/HRM
2015 Registration Chair
Poster Awards Stefanie Wright-Golightly, BS, RLATG, RVT, CMAR
2015 Posters Chair
Awards Lisa Secrest, LATG, CMAR
2015 Awards Chair
Mix and mingle and enjoy the beautiful views of Lake Mendota…
*one drink ticket available with each registration...additional drinks cash bar only
**transportation will be provided from both conference hotels
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2015 Conference Agenda
Friday, 12 June 2015
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
7:30am-8:30am Breakfast Symphony Room
8:30am-8:45am Good Morning LAWTE Symphony Room
Melissa Dyson, DVM, MS, DACLAM
2015 Educational Program Chair
8:45am-9:15am LAWTE Through the Years Symphony Room
Bruce Kennedy, MS, RLATG, CMAR, CPIA
LAWTE Past President
9:15am-10:15am “Creating a Culture of Compliance” Symphony Room
Ron Banks, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM, DACAW
Director, OAWA, Duke University
10:15am-10:30am Break Gordon Alcove
10:30am-11:30am Commercial Training Partner Talks Symphony Room
Moderator: Paula Clifford, CTPer Chair
10:30am-10:45am GentleSharp—Zack Krieger
10:45am-11:00am Quest X—Ralph Henderer
11:00am-11:15am CITI—Kathy Wadsworth
11:15am-11:30am TBA
11:30am-12:45pm Lunch and Mingle with Vendors Symphony Room
1:00pm-3:00pm WORKSHOP: Compliance and Culture Gordon downstairs
change
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2015 Conference Agenda
Friday, 12 June 2015 (continued)
TIME ACTIVITY LOCATION
1:00pm-5:00pm TRACK 1: Implementation and Impact Overture A
Moderator: Bill Greer
1:00pm-1:45pm Consistent hands on training for users of all
research animal species
Sarah Newman,PhD
1:45pm-2:30pm Harmonizing classroom and online training when
both are present
Kimberly Peterson, RLATG, RVT, CPIA
2:30pm-3:15pm Training the English language learner:
Tools to incorporate into your training
LaTesa Hughes, DVM, MS, RLAT
1:00pm-5:00pm TRACK 2: Investing and Innovation Overture B
Moderator: William Singleton
1:00pm-1:45pm Capitalizing on teachable moments
Judy Murray, BS
1:45pm-2:30pm Incorporating community outreach into
a training program
Jennifer Gaudio Carson, MS
2:30pm-3:15pm Setting a humane endpoint for training
rodents
Jeremiah Dunlap, LATG
3:30pm-4:15pm “AALAS, LAWTE and Training” Symphony Room
Cindy Buckmaster, PhD
2015 AALAS President, former LAWTE President
Director, Baylor College of Medicine
4:15pm-4:45pm Raffle Symphony Room
Jon McGill
2015 Webmaster
4:45pm-5:00pm Closing Remarks from the Program Chair Symphony Room
Lisa Kelly, BS, RLTAG
2015 Program Chair
See you in 2017!
BREAK:
3:15-3:30PM
Refreshments
in Hallway!
BREAK:
3:15-3:30PM
Refreshments
in Hallway!
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Gordon Alcove
Conference Meeting spaces will primarily be on the 2nd floor of Gordon.
Directions will be provided to the IABP Meeting space on Gordon Floor 1.
Conference Center Map
(Gordon Event and Dining Center)
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2015 Keynote Speaker Presentations
Sharing Public Interests: Compassion, Science and Animal Research Excellence
Allyson Bennett, PhD
Assistant Professor for the Psychology Department of the University of Wisconsin
Thursday, 11 June 2015 9:00am-10:00am
Symphony Room
Dr Bennett will discuss her research on the environments and experiences of laboratory animals, how
her work provides empirical evidence to inform evolving standards for animal welfare and about how
she communicates with and educates others on her discoveries in order to positively affect animal
welfare.
Creating a culture of compliance
Ron Banks, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM, CPIA
Director of the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance at Duke University
Friday, 12 June 2015 9:15am-10:15am
Symphony Room
Dr Banks will present “Creating a culture of compliance” and discuss the research animal coordinator
training program that helped to change the compliance culture at Duke University
AALAS, LAWTE and Training
Cindy Buckmaster, PhD
Director of the Center for Comparative Medicine at Baylor School of Medicine
AALAS President and former LAWTE President
Friday, 12 June 2015 3:30pm-4:15pm
Symphony Room
(ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE YET)
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2015 Keynote Speaker Biographies
Dr. Bennett is a developmental psychobiologist who studies nonhuman primates in order to advance scien-
tific insight into factors that result in individual differences in health across the lifespan. Comparative studies
by Dr. Bennett and her colleagues have contributed new insights into how interplay between genes and en-
vironments affects neurobehavioral development. She is the author of numerous publications on behavior,
physiology, genetics, and neurobiology in prosimians, Old World monkeys, and chimpanzees. Part of her re-
search takes a comparative approach to evaluate specific features of the environments and experiences of
laboratory animals. These studies provide empirical evidence to inform evolving standards for animal wel-
fare, particularly those that also affect scientific outcomes. Her research is funded in part by the National
Institutes of Health. Dr. Bennett is currently on the faculty of the Department of Psychology at the University
of Wisconsin-Madison where she teaches courses in research methods and animal cognition. She is an Asso-
ciate Editor for Developmental Psychobiology. Dr. Bennett has a long-standing commitment to public en-
gagement and educational efforts to improve understanding of the role research plays in scientific and med-
ical progress. She is a member of the American Psychological Association’s Committee on Animal Research
Ethics and Speaking of Research.
Allyson Bennett, PhD
Ron Banks, PhD, DVM, DACLAM, DACVPM, CPIA
Ron Banks is the Director of the Office of Animal Welfare at Duke University. A graduate of Auburn Universi-
ty School of Veterinary Medicine (WAR EAGLE!), his notable veterinary career includes 34 years of veteri-
nary service in the U.S. Army; Diplomate status in the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine; Dip-
lomate status in the American College of Veterinary Preventive Medicine; Charter Diplomate status in the
American College of Animal Welfare; and Director of the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance. In his current
role, he oversees Duke University's care and use of animals in research, testing, and teaching; provides sev-
eral training opportunities for those engaging animals in research, testing, or teaching; and assures institu-
tional integrity with a program of compliance monitoring for animal care & use.
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2015 Keynote Speaker Biographies
Cindy Buckmaster, PhD
Cindy Buckmaster is currently the Director of the Center for Comparative Medicine at Baylor College of
Medicine and is an officer on several Boards supporting the educational, advocacy and public outreach
needs of the biomedical research community. She is the Chair of Americans for Medical Progress, Vice Presi-
dent of the Texas Society for Biomedical Research, a Past President of the Laboratory Animal Welfare Train-
ing Exchange, and President of the American Association for Laboratory Animal Science. Cindy has found
her life’s work in Laboratory Animal Science and is committed to the development of dedicated and com-
passionate professionals who work hard for our animals and the life changing work they support. She be-
lieves that we are silent heroes to millions of people and animals and that our work makes a profound
difference in this world. She also believes that our silence is fueling the activist agenda for promoting hatred
toward those devoted to improving the quality of human and animal lives and that our visibility can dilute
this agenda in unique ways. She is calling for a campaign of visibility from the research community and
would like all of you to consider the changes that visibility will bring.
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2015 Workshop Descriptions
Approaches to teaching aseptic technique and suturing basics in laboratory animal programs
John Bogdanske, Jennifer Gaudio Carson, Sarah Newman, Beth Schiffman, Margaret Riley, & Jared
Hammer (UW RARC Training Coordinators)
Wednesday, 10 June 2015 9:00am-12:00pm
RARC Training Facility (Enzyme Center)
The University of Wisconsin Trainers are hosting an interactive workshop, which allows attendees to
experience the aseptic technique and suturing sections of their campus Laboratory Animal Surgery
course. This workshop is geared toward lab animal trainers looking for efficient and effective methods
to present hands-on material to a wide audience, as well as any individuals seeking first-time
instruction or refresher training in these methods.
Preconference, $50 fee, max 16 participants, minimum 6 participants
Large animal handling and procedure techniques
Michael Maroney, Kathryn M. Nelson, Catherine “Terry” Jobis, Teresa Hirsch (UW RARC Large
Animal Veterinary Staff), David Rieman (CALS)
Wednesday 10, June 2015 1:00pm-5:00pm
UW School of Veterinary Medicine large animal facilities
The University of Wisconsin Research Animal Resources Center is hosting a hands-on large animal
workshop and tour of several large animal facilities located on the UW-Madison campus. The
workshop will be lead by the RARC’s large animal veterinarians and staff, with focus on the proper
implementation of health assessments and common procedures in sheep, cattle and horses. Hands-
on procedures are planned to include health checks, handling and restraint, vaccination administration,
blood draws, bandaging, and sheep hoof trims. This interactive workshop is geared toward lab animal
trainers looking to improve their own skills and knowledge with these species.
Preconference, $50 fee, max 20 participants, minimum 6 participants
Hands-on GentleSharp - Reduce distress, improve blood sampling
hosted in conjunction the“Unanesthetized Jugular Vein Blood Collection in Rats”
GentleSharp uses electronically controlled backward and forward axial motion to reduce the force
required to penetrate tissue during needle puncture, thereby minimizing distress and improving blood
sampling success with research animals. This hands-on workshop will provide the attendee with an
opportunity to demonstrate and gain hands-on experience with GentleSharp. Specifically the attendee
will have the opportunity to: (1) Practice the GentleSharp blood sampling technique for tail vein, tail
artery, saphenous vein, and submandibular vein bleeding (2) Learn how to use GentleSharp to quickly
train novice researchers to become more proficient blood collectors. (3) Learn how to train researchers
to use GentleSharp as a more humane alternative to retro-orbital bleeding, tail snipping, tail knicking,
and lancet submandibular vein bleeding. (4) Learn how GentleSharp has been used to facilitate
micro-serial sampling to reduce the total number of rodents used in research.
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2015 Workshop Descriptions
Unanesthetized jugular blood collection in rats: single handed restraint
Lori Bindley, Stacey Schumacher, Doreen Kohlert (Covance Drug Development)
Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00pm-5:00pm
School of Veterinary Medicine, Room MD-1
The current industry standard for collecting blood from the rat jugular vein requires a specific restraint
board and 2 technical staff to positon the animal appropriately. However, there are risks associated
with this technique. On smaller animals the stress of restraint as well as the alignment of body/head/
neck can cause injury or death. Though the rat jugular collection has been refined to produce very low
percentages of injury or death, the development of the Single Person Restraint for rat jugular collection
yields consistent results and can be used with younger animals without the stress effect seen using
the restraint board. Though the workshop will primarily focus on the one-handed jugular restraint and
collection, other species appropriate bleeding techniques will be demonstrated and practiced as time
allows. A demonstration of the GentleSharp Blood Sampling System will also be included, with an
opportunity for attendees to perform common bleeding techniques using this system. The workshop
is appropriate for individuals who are comfortable handing rats or mice. Familiarity with common blood
collection techniques and techniques associated with a syringe/needle would be helpful.
Conference Workshop, $50 fee, max 20 participants, minimum 6 participants
(Held in conjunction with Hands-On GentleSharp Workshop)
Evaluating the effectiveness of training: A Best Practice Workshop
Bill Greer, Associate Director ORP Penn State University
Thursday, 11 June 2015 1:00-5:00pm
Gordon downstairs
This "best practice" style workshop is directed towards trainers and IACUC administrators. The
audience will be engaged to develop best practices for evaluating the effectiveness of training with
the facilitator.
Workshop sponsored by IABP, no fee, max 20 participants, minimum 6 participants
Compliance and culture change
Ron Banks, Director of the Office of Animal Welfare Assurance, Duke University
Friday, 12 June 2015 1:00-3:00pm
Gordon downstairs
Attendees will workshop the concepts and ideas for creating a curriculum for training that helps
encourage a culture of change at their institutions.
Workshop sponsored by IABP, no fee, max 20 participants, minimum 6 participants
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AAALAC International perspectives on training
Christian Newcomer, VMD, MS, DACLAM (Executive Director, AAALAC International)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room B
The executive director of AAALAC international will be discussing AAALAC perspectives on training.
Capitalizing on teachable moments
Judy Murray (Sr. Manager of Animal Care and Welfare Training, Charles River Laboratories)
Friday, Track 2, Overture Room B
There are teachable moments that happen every day in our facilities that are relevant to the newest
as well as the most seasoned employee. But how do you capture these and share them with a larger
audience as a training tool? We have developed three mechanisms that both capture teachable
moments and provide a vehicle to share these across departments, facilities, and languages. See
how PowerPoint posters highlight technical or procedural improvements and areas for increased
vigilance. These posters are easily translated and images can be changed to ensure relevance for
different species or work environments. Ever had a great idea that you wanted to share? Learn
about our mechanism to capture great ideas and share these online and in print. What about the
3Rs? Refinements are arguably the most common way we implement the 3Rs on a daily basis; how
do you capture these refinements to share them with others? See how we have encouraged sharing
of refinements, reductions and replacements, capturing these in a searchable format that provides
descriptions of the “R” with contact information to learn more. All of these teachable moments are
training tools that are applicable across employee type, species, work type, and language.
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Consistent hands on training for users of all research animal species
Sarah Newman, PhD (Training Coordinator, RARC Univ of Wisconsin)
Friday, Track 1, Overture Room A
Rats and mice represent approximately 95% of all animal species used in research. For this reason,
many institutions concentrate their training efforts on personnel working with rodents, and this has
traditionally held true for the University of Wisconsin as well. Training new personnel that work with
rats and mice controls the consistency and quality of hands-on training for the vast majority of animal
researchers on campus. However, the UW-Madison Trainers sought to broaden the scope of our
training program to include consistent hands-on training for personnel working with every species. By
enlisting the help of the veterinary staff in addition to trainers, the UW now provides equivalent
support to researchers working with non-rodent species. Each individual is assigned to a species-
specific training plan that includes online modules and hands-on training with a trainer, veterinarian or
an approved designee. These sessions are focused on building the individual’s competency skills in
handling, restraint and basic techniques to the same level of proficiency required of rat and mouse
users. Often, a senior designee in a laboratory or animal facility is initially supervised by a trainer or
veterinarian as she provides training to new lab members and, if approved, is henceforth authorized
to provide training for personnel working with that species. This streamlines the process and
establishes consistency and quality of training across all species in our research program. Our
extensive involvement in the training of all personnel working with animals allows for consistent
documentation and improved oversight. This lecture will address the development and
implementation of this training plan, as well as the challenges of providing species-specific training for
all research animal personnel at a large institution.
AALAS Session
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Development and use of a training database as a tool
Dianna Baumann, B.Sc (Hons), RLATG, PGCE, CMAR (Head of Reptile and Aquatic Facilities, Stowers
Institute for Medical Research)
Thursday, Track 1, Overture Room A
The goal was to produce a record-keeping software to document training sessions and subsequent
assessments. Ease of use was a strong consideration, along with flexibility to accommodate
multiple training scenarios. Training topics were reviewed and core competencies identified in each
area. Frequencies and urgency of training and assessments were determined and entered into the
database. To assist with training compliance, reports for pending as well as completed training can
be produced. The presentation will cover some of the decisions made during design and
implementation of the software, and how the database has helped us to manage our training
program.
Do I really need to write a lesson plan?
Christal Huber, MS, RLATG, CMAR (Training Coordinator, Sinclair Research Center LLC)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room B
Education can be a sea of theories involving learning, instruction, and development. Often the nov-
ice instructor can become overwhelmed by the magnitude of topics, and it is difficult to even figure
out where to begin. This session will introduce trainers to the basics of developing an effective
training session in order to facilitate learning. Using “the often overlooked” road map to this process,
the lesson plan. By applying basic principles of Bloom’s taxonomy, participants will be guided
through the process of developing objectives, discovering presentation media, providing application
of concepts learned, summarizing events, and evaluating comprehension. Everyone will leave the
session with an outline of a lesson plan that they have developed during this learning process.
Getting to know Knowles, the father of andragogy or adult learning
Bruce Kennedy, MS, RLATG, CMAR, CPIA (Compliance Associate and Lecturer; Cal Poly Pomona,
Office of Research)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room B
Pedagogy is how we as kids typically learned in school from our teachers. It was content-centered
with an emphasis on fact retention. And that works well for many aspects of training in lab animal
science. However, as trainers of adults we should become more acquainted with the concept
of focusing on the student. And for adults, that means being problem-centered, taking care of what
presents itself “in” the moment. As an example, consider the tech who is working with mice, so
minimize non-human primate content. The son of a veterinarian, Malcolm Knowles, introduced this
thinking about adult learning to education in the ‘60s. This presentation will recognize him and
address the application of andragogy to LAWTE trainers.
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Harmonizing classroom and online training when both are present
Kimberly Peterson, RLATG, RVT, CPIA (IACUC Liaison, Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Thursday, Track 1, Overture Room A
Successful communication is vital to all human interactions, and for trainers it is essential.
Successful communication occurs when all parties understand the topic in the same way. In the
laboratory animal community, personnel (from cage wash to Principal Investigators) are composed
of people from diverse backgrounds and the differences in language, education and culture can
hinder successful training. Therefore, when training an English Language Learner (ELL) additional
tools may be required to ensure that vital success. In this presentation, several tools found to be
instrumental in training ELLs will be demonstrated and shared. Participants will have an opportunity
to practice the implementation of these various tools during the session. They will also have a
chance to put themselves in the shoes of their trainees through an interactive exercise.
Implementation of these tools will make you a more competent trainer and help you to empathize
with ELL trainees. This will lead to a successful training for both parties.
Incorporating community outreach into a training program
Jennifer Gaudio Carson, MS (Training Coordinator, RARC Univ of Wisconsin)
Friday, Track 2, Overture Room B
Increasing activity from animal rights organizations and misleading information in the public media
demands more effective community outreach for biomedical research. As a prominent institution with
a substantial research program, the University of Wisconsin takes its responsibility to promote the
benefits of biomedical research seriously. The trainers at UW Madison’s Research Animal
Resources Center (RARC) have been participating in outreach efforts through various outlets, such
as visiting local high schools, participating in science fairs, lecturing to adult learning clubs, and
offering field trips on campus for visiting students. Our main goal is to increase the understanding
and transparency of the research animal program at UW Madison. Major discussion points include:
the importance of animal models, the stringent regulations and requirements for working with
research animals, the welfare and health considerations for the animals, and the benefits of animal
research to people, animals and society. These discussions are tailored to suit the age of the
audience and structure of the event. We incorporate hands on activities whenever possible, such as
suturing methods, virtual dissections and techniques with model animals. We believe that as a
training unit, we are uniquely qualified to present this material. This talk will focus on the various
approaches and activities we have found to be successful during outreach programs, as well as the
methods we have used to incorporate a community outreach vision into our training program.
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Interprofessional collaboration and the development of relationships: bridging the gap be-
tween trainers and researchers
Tiffany L. Whitcomb, DVM, DACLAM (Associate Director Penn State Hershey Animal Resources; Director,
Lab Animal Medicine Training, Assistant Prof of Comp Med Penn State Hershey)
Friday, Track 2, Overture Room A
There is evidence that nearly half of the inconsistencies in effectiveness of teaching are related to
the quality of the student-teacher relationship. The tension that may exist as a result of perceived
differences between animal welfare goals and research goals places the trainer-researcher
relationship at particular risk; yet little attention has been given to the impact of the teacher-student
relationship on adult education within the context of laboratory animal science. Here we report the
findings of a mixed-method study that sought to explore relationships between trainers and
researchers participating in a hands-on training program at an academic institution. Electronic
surveys (pre-class survey n=45, post-class survey n=35) and semi-structured interviews (n=10) were
used to examine the perceptions of researchers of their relationships with trainers as result of
participating in a two hour rodent handling class. Pedagogical features of the in situ training
experience that contributed to collaborative relationships were also analyzed. Quantitative results
showed that students were significantly more likely to contact trainers for assistance after the
training session. Analysis of transcripts of interviews using constant comparative method revealed
two themes relevant to understanding the development of relationships during the training sessions:
a) Pre-training obstacles to relationships between trainers and researchers (physical and social
separation of workspaces, training staff as regulatory enforcers), and b) Factors essential to
fostering collegial relationships during training (creating comfortable social environments, teacher
accessibility and spending time getting to know one another). This study is the first to report on the
significance of the trainer-student relationship on promoting interprofessional collaboration
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Managing a training program at an academic institution using various training and
documentation methods
Kiirsa Pokryfke, LATG, CMAR (Training Core Manager in Lab Animal Medicine at Univ of Michigan)
Thursday, Track 1, Overture Room A
Animal care training program requirements and standards can vary between animal care staff and
research staff at a large, academic institution. Concepts of this seminar are aimed at facilitating an
effective, manageable training program at an academic institution. Requirements and standards can
be managed effectively through the use of various training methods, consistent standards, and
documentation methods. This seminar will discuss how to manage various IACUC and departmental
training requirements and standards for animal research or animal care staff. Training methods and
tools can effectively deliver information to various audiences. These methods may include a
combination of lectures, workshops, hands-on demonstrations and technique practice with live
animals or inanimate objects. How these methods are used will be described in detail using current
training data. Providing consistent, accurate documentation for the animal users can be managed
by using a learning management system or other database(s) that provide easy to run compliance
reports. These reports provide accurate training summaries that may be used by individuals or
IACUCs. This seminar is designed for all job roles that administer training to animal care or research
staff at academic institutions.
Setting a humane endpoint for training rodents
Jeremiah Dunlap, LATG (Assistant Manager of Quality Training, Ctr for Comp Med, Northwestern Univ.)
Friday, Track 2, Overture Room B
For any species being used for training there are general questions that must be answered: How
frequently can an individual animal be used and at what point should it be euthanized? How do the
different techniques available for training influence frequency of use and endpoint? How, in turn,
does this influence the training program’s ability to sustain its animal colonies, and does the volume
of use affect the source(s) of its training animals? This presentation will discuss examples of
humane endpoints actually used by different research programs (acquired via a survey on the
LAWTE listserv), as well as Northwestern University’s standards. This information will then be used
to help highlight the multiple, key considerations associated with generating humane endpoints for
rodents (and other species): Frequency of use, the potential for pain and/or stress based on the
technique performed, the animal’s age and health (physical and mental). This presentation will also
address the potential logistic impact of establishing humane endpoints, assuming that training
rodents are euthanized more frequently than they were previously (e.g., an increase to colony
numbers and resultant increase in housing space, larger rodent colony to manage, cost of ordering
rodents). The focus will be on setting humane endpoints for non-USDA covered rodents, but the
importance for humane endpoints for all training species will be a key takeaway for attendees.
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Small group exercises for compliance training
Stacy Pritt, DVM, MS, MBA, CPIA, DACAW (IACUC Director, Univ of Texas Southwestern Medical Center)
Friday, Track 1, Overture Room A
Training focused on regulations, such as the FDA’s Good Laboratory Practices (GLPs) and biosafety
requirements, can often lack engagement with the audience and become repetitive. This session will
focus on the use of competitions and cases studies within a small group setting to increase audience
engagement, interactivity, and comprehension of the regulations as well as the regulations relate to
compliance oversight and day-to-day operations. Such sessions also had the benefit of fostering
collaborative relationships between colleagues, increasing English language learner participation, and
promoting information retention. In addition to reviewing the logistics of designing and implementing
such training exercises, description of the sessions and training documentation to meeting
expectations of oversight bodies will also be discussed.
Training the English language learner: Tools to incorporate into your training
LaTesa Hughes, DVM, MS, RLAT (Clinical Vet / Staff Scientist, AHCS/NINDS/NIH)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room B
Successful communication is vital to all human interactions, and for trainers it is essential. Successful
communication occurs when all parties understand the topic in the same way. In the laboratory animal
community, personnel (from cage wash to Principal Investigators) are composed of people from
diverse backgrounds and the differences in language, education and culture can hinder successful
training. Therefore, when training an English Language Learner (ELL) additional tools may be required
to ensure that vital success. In this presentation, several tools found to be instrumental in training
ELLs will be demonstrated and shared. Participants will have an opportunity to practice the
implementation of these various tools during the session. They will also have a chance to put
themselves in the shoes of their trainees through an interactive exercise. Implementation of these tools
will make you a more competent trainer and help you to empathize with ELL trainees. This will lead to
a successful training for both parties.
USDA Animal Care updates and training
Cathy Hovancsak, DVM (Supervisory Animal Care Specialist, USDA/APHIS)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room B
USDA will be providing Animal Care Updates and information about USDA perspectives on training
and related compliance issues.
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The use of technology to drive harmonization of a global laboratory animal production
company
Dennis Carroll, MS, LAT (Global Training Manager, Harlan Laboratories Inc.)
Thursday, Track 2, Overture Room A
As the world continues to evolve, so must the laboratory animal science field and its associated
technologies. Spanning across multiple continents, Harlan Laboratories provides employment and
opportunities for both native English speakers, as well as for those speaking Burmese, Italian, French,
Spanish, German, and Dutch, among other languages. In order to provide adequate training to these
diverse populations, we have developed an electronic template to deliver simplistic, visually-based
work instructions that allow for easy use and document management, directive step-by-step
instructions, and allow for rapid translation through the use of limited text. These work instructions are
designed to be delivered via iPad tablets, creating an immersive user-centered interface, allowing the
trainee to observe proper practices including examples of how to do the task well and what specific
actions to avoid. These instructions include definitions, safety precautions – for the user and for the
animal – and identify how to complete associated documentation correctly. By using this delivery
method, trainees are able to access information rapidly, as needed, and at the point of use. Once initial
hands-on training occurs with a trainer, these electronic instructions allow the trainee to: Observe and
review techniques without requiring the use of additional animals (3R’s); Understand the desired
learning outcomes of the task; Prepare for competency assessments associated with the training;
Review material on an ongoing basis to prevent comprehension drift over time. This system allows for
centralized deployment of updated work instructions, ensuring that only updated versions are available
and that they reach throughout the organization. Availability of these instructions also allows for
internal and external auditing to cross-reference that we are performing tasks in the manner that we
have described.
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2015 Poster Abstracts
A Survey on Animal User Training Programs across Academia, Industry and Medical Centers
Authors: Gina Prochilo-Cawson, Beth Israel Deaconess, Carolyn Brown, Dotty Paquin
A survey was created and the authors sought to quantify the following animal user training program components:
How do you become aware of training needs?
Is animal user training outside of general IACUC training a requirement prior to beginning work?
Is there a designated animal user trainer at your institution? Is training their full time responsibility?
Does the training program involve in person presentations, hands-on wet labs and/or online learning modules?
Are there additional training requirements for specific procedures or species? If so, what are they?
Do you assess proficiency for new personnel? If so, how?
Do you reassess proficiency for established personnel? If so, how?
The authors in person, via telephone and emails, sought responses to a survey to assess training
programs across institutions, including Academia, Industry and Medical Centers. Results were
complied and evaluated to determine if there are any trends within, between and across the
different types of institutions surveyed.
A Unique Variation on Providing Enrichment to Research Dogs
Authors: Betty Ma, Cheryl Pater, Edward Molina, Burt Vannucci, Rachelle Woolley, Jamie Amaral,
Carolyn Smith, Seleda Braggs, Peter Vertz
The Guide states that environmental enrichment must enhance animal well-being by providing
animals with sensory and motor stimulation, through structures and resources that facilitate the
expression of species-typical behaviors and promote psychological well-being through physical
exercise, manipulative activities and cognitive challenges. While it may be normal procedure to
provide chew toys, beds and shelves inside a kennel or cage area it is harder to meet their species-
specific requirement of exercise and play. Due to our mild weather and space available, the
decision was made to close off a grass area between two buildings that contain our kennels and
create an exercise yard. Custom made fencing was installed to match the ends of the bldg. that led
out to the exercise area. The area was provided with toys to help with socialization and play. The
exercise area was big enough that a group of 6-8 beagles could be let out at one time. Larger dogs
can have enough room to exhibit normal species behavior. All dogs either in pairs or groups were
given access to the yard every day of the year except rainy days or when the exercise area was
compromised and a potential health risk was involved. Future plans include, shade areas and kiddie
pools for water play. This area has exceeded our expectations and the Guide requirements.
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2015 Poster Descriptions
Continuing Education for IACUC Members
Authors: Amy F. Kilpatrick and Alison Hayward
Providing continuing education for IACUC members can be challenging. IACUC members may play
several roles at an institution, making their availability for training difficult. Community member’s
schedules may also be difficult to accommodate. Additionally, the IACUC may find themselves
inundated with protocols and amendments leaving less time for training. We have instituted a few
creative ways to accomplish training that can be easily implemented at any institution. We give a
standardized on board training presentation capturing the essence of the regulations and the
responsibilities of IACUC members and provide a resource binder and CD. We provide annual
training that includes updates on regulations and relevant topics (e.g., “How to Review a Protocol”
and “Cost/Benefit Analysis”). One of the most efficient and effective ways we incorporate continuing
education is discussion of the “Protocol Review” article in Lab Animal magazine at our monthly
meetings. This is also a great time to present any interesting articles or updates from regulatory
agencies. We also take advantage of webinars from NABR, MSMR and other organizations.
Utilizing the monthly meetings to provide a more structured continuing education program has
proven to be effective. The time allocated as part of the scheduled meeting does not create an
additional burden. All members have been actively participating in these discussions. Our annual
trainings are mandatory for all members. The feedback for these has been positive and application
of knowledge obtained from these sessions is apparent in the day to day interactions of our IACUC.
We have had lower attendance at webinars; however individuals attending these webinars discuss
main points at the next monthly meeting, engaging all members in discussion. Utilizing a myriad of
resources and methods for continuing education sustains interest among IACUC members and
provide opportunities for all of participate effectively and efficiently. Since implementing additional
training resources, we have observed more thorough protocol review, more application of critical
thinking, and have developed the ability to identify potential issues before they arise.
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2015 Poster Descriptions
Evaluating Competency of Retro-orbital Blood Collection / Injection in Mice
Authors: Erika French, Sara J. Cary, Kathy J. Andrich, Sally Thompson-Iritani, Thea L. Brabb
In August of 2010, the Animal Use Training Program at the University of Washing re-evaluated the
criteria for competency and certification of retro-orbital eye bleed and injection in rodents.
Competency evaluation prior to this time consisted of observing an individual’s technique and
visually examining the eye and orbit following the procedure. This animal was then euthanized
before it regained consciousness. If the individual performed the procedure smoothly, with no
apparent damage to the eye or tissues around the eye, the person was certified. Because of
observe complications in animals that had procedures performed by certified researchers, it was
decided to change the certification process. The first change was to require an individual to perform
the procedure perfectly three consecutive times with no apparent damage to the eye or surrounding
structures. The second change was to examine the three consecutive mice that had had the
procedure the day of the procedure and 48-72 hours later. If damage was observed, the individual
was not certified. The results of these certification events were maintained in order to determine the
failure rate of individuals that were perceived to have perfectly performed the technique when
watched by the trainer (3 different trainers participated), but actually caused damage. Certification
of individuals performing three different techniques were tracked. Orbital bleeds on awake mice had
the highest failure rate (13/58, 22.4%), while orbital bleeds on anesthetized mice had almost half
the failure rate (20/170, 11.8%; p=0.052). Orbital injections on anesthetized mice had the lowest
failure rate (8/101, 7.9%). These data indicate that for these techniques, competence cannot be
determined strictly by observation, but rather a delayed outcome measurement is needed to
determine competency in all cases.
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2015 Poster Descriptions
Investment and Impact of an Online Protocol System
Authors: Paul Mireles, Mandy Kozlowski, Jesse Funk, Russell Greene
As new technology become available in the field of laboratory animal science, a new challenge
arises on how to effectively train everyone involved in the animal care program on using this new
technology. Within medium to large institutions this may prove to be a challenging issue, and can
require additional resources. Advancement in moving from paper Animal Study Protocols (ASPs) to
an electronic Animal Study Protocol system may seem like an easy upgrade, but in fact may turn
out to be a huge change in culture for the institution.
With over 250 labs and around 6,000 PI’s, lab members, committee member, animal care staff, and
IACUC staff, it becomes difficult to train everyone and ensure that they are competent in using the
system. How we handled this situation was to dedicate two main trainers that are trained in all roles
in the system. We also decided on a slow roll out, so to offer a concierge type service of having a
dedicated trainer to help with the lab from beginning to end through the Animal Study Protocol
submission. This will encompass converting all their procedures, substances and protocol data from
various sections of the paper ASP to the new electronic system. For some PIs and labs this is a
simple process, but for others with many years of experience in the field this becomes a huge
change. Learning a new system becomes a terrifying concept especially when deadlines from both
funding agencies and the IACUC are involved. The one on one approach allows us to work hands
on with the labs to offer guidance on how to enter data and how to respond to committee
comments, and understand where changes are needed. All of this will also depend on the end
users confidence in using technology, but can also include any language barriers as well. Since
implementation we have trained 171 labs in our first year and have had a huge success with buy-in
from labs and all other end users.
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2015 Poster Descriptions
Suture Boards for Training Surgery Students
Authors: Erika French, Cliff Astley, Keith W. Vogel, Sara J. Cary, Thea L. Brabb
In August 2011 the IACUC at the University of Washington mandated that a training program be
implemented for all researchers performing survival surgeries on any vertebrate species. As part of
this training a suture board was developed that could be economically produced, sturdy enough to
last for months of repeated practice, and mimics features that the students would encounter prior to
practice on a live animal. The board contains suture, needle drivers and forceps in addition to
pictures of a proper square knot and suture placement. The boards utilize a nylon backed neoprene
material featuring precut “incisions” to be closed, and an “artery/vein” to tie off. These are used
during in class training as well as checked out for two weeks by the students to facilitate practice
prior to the second surgery class involving a live anesthetized animals. The boards have proven to
be a useful tool to tech suturing and instrument handling in the surgery classes at the University of
Washington.
Training Standardization = (Freedom to Operate) + (Freedom to Globalize)
Author: Nilo Pebdani
The Comparative Animal Research (CAR) Training Program at Amgen is dedicated to advancing
the humane, ethical, and responsible use of research animals through didactic and hands on
training for surgical and technical procedures. This privilege of conducting animal research is highly
regulated at the federal, state, IACUC and company policy level. Therefore, it is a business
imperative to ensure that we are within these standards and uphold the same expectations globally.
Although the current era of globalization offers many opportunities it comes with significant
challenges and risks. To address these risks, within the field of animal research, instituting
standardize training programs across all site and geographical locations will offer greater control of
content, ability to identify issues and meet standards, and ensure trainee’s receive the same
training regardless of location. The standardization process we implemented began with first
identifying a training program coordinator, highly motivated and dedicated trainers, and competency
assessors. It was essential to ensure all trainers had identical levels of qualification and training
methods for concise, consistent, and universal delivery. Second, was standardizing documentation
including training manuals, competency assessment checklists, and a centralized location of
training accomplishments. Lastly, a web based training and competency assessment requester was
established and maintained by the training program coordinator. With these training criteria
established, we are able to mitigate regulatory risks, identify challenges and offer resolutions, and
allow for resource consistency across varies Amgen sites.
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2015 Poster Descriptions
The Use of Technology to Drive Harmonization of a Global Laboratory Animal Production
Company
Authors: Dennis Carroll, Adrian Woodhouse, Belinda Proctor, David DeOrnellis
As the world continues to evolve, so must the laboratory animal science field and its associated
technologies. Spanning across multiple continents, Harlan Laboratories provides employment and
opportunities for both native English speakers, as well as for those speaking Burmese, Italian,
French, Spanish, German, and Dutch, among other languages. In order to provide adequate
training to these diverse populations, we have developed an electronic template to deliver
simplistic, visually-based work instructions that allow for easy use and document management,
directive step-by-step instructions and allow for rapid translation through the use of limited text.
These work instructions are designed to be delivered via iPad tablets, creating an immersive user-
centered interface, allowing the trainee to observe proper practices including examples of how to do
the task well and what specific actions to avoid. These instructions include definitions, safety
precautions—for the user and for the animal—and identify how to complete associated
documentation correctly. By using this delivery method, trainees are able to access information
rapidly, as needed, and at the point of use.
One initial hands-on training occurs with a trainer, these electronic instructions allow the trainee to:
Observe and review techniques without requiring the use of additional animals (3R’s)
Understand the desired learning outcomes of the task
Prepare for competency assessments associated with training
Review material on an ongoing basis to prevent comprehension drift over time
This system allows for centralized deployment of updated work instructions, ensuring that only
updated versions are available and that they reach throughout the organization. Availability of these
instructions also allows for internal and external auditing to cross-reference that we are performing
tasks in the manner that we have described.
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Thank You from the Program Chair!
Thank you so much for attending the 2015 LAWTE Biennial Conference. I hope that your meeting was full of
valuable education, worthwhile networking and the creation of many fond memories.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for your support and involvement with LAWTE. Your passion
for animal welfare and training excellence fuel this dynamic organization. I am always astonished by LAWTE’s
professional membership and their consistent willingness to share their wealth of knowledge and experience.
You are truly the best and brightest within the animal science community.
I would like to extend a special thank you to all of the volunteers that helped make this conference a success.
Your dedication was unwavering and I am so proud to have had the opportunity to work with each of you. I
feel especially blessed by having such a remarkable group of Committee Chairs. The “Amazing 8” really led the
efforts within their committees and did an outstanding job. In particular, I would like to applaud the
commitment of our LAWTE President, Paula Clifford. Paula’s leadership, vision and enthusiasm were
instrumental in making this conference a reality. Thank you!
I would also like to express my appreciation for the University of Wisconsin’s warm hospitality. When I first
visited Madison in the summer of 2014, I knew instantly that this was the right place for the LAWTE Conference.
This vibrant town and the terrific UW staff embodied the warmth and energy that is LAWTE. John, I can’t thank
you enough for suggesting such a wonderful venue.
Finally, for our new LAWTE members or those of you sitting on the LAWTE sidelines, I would like to encourage
you to find your niche with us. We want and need the unique perspectives that you will bring to our
organization. It does take time and effort to volunteer but I can promise that you will always receive more than
you put in. Your circle of like-minded colleagues and friends will build you up and support you both
professionally and personally as we all work together to change the world. I hope to see you excited and
involved in 2017!
Sincerely,
Be sure to complete the 2015 LAWTE Biennial Conference Evaluation in the back
of this Program. Your feedback is important to begin planning for 2017!
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Thank You for attending the
LAWTE Biennial Conference
Madison, Wisconsin
June 10-12, 2015
More information about LAWTE at
www.lawte.org
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