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| # Event:  | # Minimizing the Challenges Associated wit                |
|           | h an Academic IACUC Program - State College, Pennsylvania |
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| # Co-     | # Pennsylvania State University, Ohio Stat                |
| Sponsors: | e University and Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare, NIH |
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| #         | #                                                         |
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| # Date:   | # Monday, October 31 and Tuesday, November 1, 2005        |
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| # Time:   | # Monday 7:30 am -- 5:00 pm and Tuesday 8:00 -- 12:00     |
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| # Place:  | # Nittany Lion                                            |
|           | Inn, The Pennsylvania State University, State College, PA |
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For additional program information, please visit:
<http://www.research.psu.edu/orp/IACUCconference/>

**[Attention IACUC Professionals]{.underline}** - On Monday, October 31
and Tuesday November 1, 2005, The Pennsylvania State University, The
Ohio State University and the Office of Laboratory Animal Welfare will
present "***Minimizing the Challenges Associated with an Academic IACUC
Program***". Over one hundred and twenty-five representatives from
academic institutions completed a survey designed to identify IACUC
programmatic issues. The survey revealed that many challenges
encountered in operating an academic IACUC program are consistent from
university to university. The conference will focus on those issues
identified from the survey and seek to develop sound resolutions.

***"Minimizing the Challenges Associated with an Academic IACUC
Program"*** is a professional development opportunity that will be
facilitated by faculty renowned for their expertise in developing animal
care and use programs. The program has been designed to provide
attendees with opportunities to learn from IACUC experts and colleagues.
Those in attendance will receive answers to specific questions as well
as recommendations for solving common programmatic problems. On Day 1,
each didactic session will commence with a topic overview and brief
commentary from AAALAC, OLAW and/or USDA representatives. Didactic
sessions will conclude with open discussion and a period of question and
answers.

On Day 2, attendees will have the opportunity to select from five
break-out sessions that best meet the needs of their institution.
Participants will engage in open dialogues that are facilitated by
program faculty members and/or other individuals with relevant
expertise.

While this interactive conference is targeted at front line IACUC
administrators, it will also benefit compliance officers, IACUC chairs,
educators, veterinarians and others interested in IACUC operations.

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**Monday, October 31, 2005**

7:30 -- 8:30 Registration and Continental Breakfast

8:15 -- 8:30 Introductions

8:30 -- 9:15 Electronic Review and Management of IACUC Protocols/Files
(Didactic)

9:15 -- 9:45 Electronic IACUC's -- Scenario and Q&A

9:45 -- 10:30 Record Keeping and Reporting Requirements (Didactic)

10:30 -- 10:45 Break

10:45 -- 11:15 Records -- Scenario and Q&A

11:15 -- 12:00 Occupational Health and Safety Programs (OHSP) (Didactic)

12:00 -- 12:30 OHSP -- Scenario and Q&A

12:30 -- 1:30 Lunch

1:30 -- 2:15 Post Approval Monitoring Programs (PAM) (Didactic)

2:15 -- 3:00 PAM - Scenario and Q&A

3:00 -- 3:15 Break

3:15 -- 4:00 Training Programs (Didactic)

4:00 -- 4:30 Training - Scenario and Q&A

4:30 -- 5:00 Panel Q&A

**Tuesday, November 1, 2005 \*** You will be able to attend 4 of the 5
following sessions

**Protocol and Grant Congruence**

8:00 - 8:50 and 9:00 - 9:45

**Conducting Program Evaluations**

8:00 - 8:50 and 9:00 - 9:45

**Break** 9:45 -- 10:00

**Evaluating the effectiveness of you IACUC**

10:00 -- 10:50 and 11:00 -- 11:30

**Designated Review vs. Full Committee Review**

10:00 -- 10:50 and 11:00 -- 11:30

**Effective communication between the IO, AV, PI's and administrators**

10:00 -- 10:50 and 11:00 -- 11:30

**Summary and Wrap up** 11:30 -- 12:30

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**[For questions related to program content:]{.underline}**

Please contact: William Greer or Erica Kresovich at Penn State
University's Office for Research Protections, (814)-865-1775.

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**[University Policies]{.underline}\
*Access\--***Penn State encourages individuals with disabilities to
participate in its programs and activities. If you anticipate needing
special accommodations or have questions about the physical access
provided, please contact the conference planner 814-863-5100 at least
two weeks prior to the conference.

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# [CONFERENCE LOCATION AND LODGING]{.underline} 

The Nittany Lion Inn

200 West Park Avenue

State College, PA 16803-3598

Phone: 800-233-7505 or (814) 865-8500

Fax: (814) 865-8501

<http://www.pshs.psu.edu/nittanylioninn/nlhome.asp>

**[DIRECTIONS from the University Park Airport to the Nittany Lion
Inn]{.underline}:**

Turn Left out of the University Park Airport onto Fox Hill Road. Fox
Hill Road becomes Fox Hollow Road; follow for about 1.5 miles. At the
stoplight opposite Beaver Stadium, turn Right onto Park Avenue. After
approximately 1.4 miles, turn Left onto Fischer Rd. and into the Nittany
Lion Inn. At the stop sign, turn Left and park in the parking deck
immediately on your right.

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**[REGISTRATION AND REGISTRATION FEE]{.underline} -** The registration
form at the end of this announcement must be completed and returned to:

Conferences and Institutes Registration\
The Pennsylvania State University\
Box 108\
State College PA  16804-0108\
Fax: 814-863-5175

Fax registrations must be accompanied by credit card payment
information. You can also register by phone with your credit card by
calling 800-PSU-TODAY (778-8632).

The entire registration fee must accompany the registration form.
Minimum and maximum enrollments have been established.

Early Registration: \$295 participant postmarked by September 1, 2005.

Late Registration: \$345 participant postmarked after October 1, 2005.

Cancellations submitted in writing prior to October 1, 2005 are
necessary for reimbursement of the registration fee minus a \$25.00
administration fee. After October 1, 2005, only half of the registration
fee will be refunded. Cancellations after October 15, 2005 will not be
refunded.

Registration fee includes attendance at all sessions, continental
breakfast, refreshment breaks, lunch, course syllabus and hard copy
materials, and other amenities involved in creating a rewarding learning
experience.

A limited number of rooms are available at a conference rate of \$99 per
night (single occupancy). Reservations must be completed prior to
October 15, 2005. Garage self-parking is available on a first-come
first-serve basis and will be validated by the hotel upon checkout.
Hotel guests will receive a permit for the duration of their stay to be
displayed in their vehicle. **Please mention** "***Minimizing the
Challenges Associated with an Academic IACUC Program*" and reference the
Reservation Identification Number, IAC1030 when making reservations.**

The Pennsylvania State University reserves the right to cancel all
programs and return all fees. Liability is limited to the course fee.
Pennsylvania State University will not be responsible for any losses
incurred by registrants including, but not limited to, airline
cancellation charges or hotel deposits. The program agenda is subject to
change without notice.

Participation of women, racial/ethnic minorities and persons with
disabilities, and other individuals, who have been traditionally
underrepresented in science, is encouraged.

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**Minimizing the Challenges of Managing an Academic IACUC Program**

**October 31 -- November 1, 2005**

***State College, PA***

Return to Penn State by October 15, 2005. Please print in ink or type.
This form may be duplicated for additional registrations. You can also
register by phone at 800-PSU-TODAY (778-8632).

**Important\--To ensure a timely registration, please include complete
information.**

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\[\_\_\] **\$295** Early Registration Fee - registration form and
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\[\_\_\] **\$345** Registration Fee - registration form and payment
received after September 15, 2005.

NOTE: Cancellations submitted in writing prior to October 1, 2005 will
receive a refund less a \$25 administrative fee. Cancellations between
October 1, 2005 and October 15, 2005 will receive a refund of half of
the fee paid. Cancellations received after October 15, 2005 are not
eligible for reimbursement although a substitute may be send.

*An additional charge of \$30 will be added to all walk-in
registrations.*

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verify your identity for official record keeping and reporting. If you
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enrollment verification, tax reporting, and financial aid\--may not be
available to you, and Penn State cannot guarantee a complete academic
record for you. Your SSN will be stored in a central system and used
only as a primary source to identify you within the Penn State system;
the Penn State ID will be used as the primary identifier.

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telephone registrations must be accompanied by credit card payment
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