SCAW's IACUC Training was developed by the Scientists Center for Animal Welfare to train members of Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUCs) and others who work with research animals. Topics presented at this educational workshop will help fulfill the training requirements in USDA/APHIS/AC Policy 15 that state "IACUC members should be trained in understanding the Animal Welfare Act, protocol review and facility inspections.” Please click on the above tabs to see upcoming educational programs and SCAW publications The program format will let small groups discuss specific, complex topics that are relevant to IACUC functions.

 Each workshop is structured in similar design, with slight changes made to meet the needs of the hosting institution and or to reflect any updates. For example, because there is a new ILAR Guide for the Care and Use of Research Animals, at the workshops in Bethesda, MD and Chicago, IL the focus will be on changes in the new Guide and how they will affect IACUCs and others.  The New York City and San Diego meetings will also have a session on the new Guide, but on a lesser scale. 

SCAW conferences and workshops will be reviewed and approved by the American Association of Veterinary State Boards (AAVSB) RACE program and will meet the requirements for continuing education credit for Veterinarians and Veterinary Technicians. Please contact AAVSB/RACE at race@aavsb.org should you have any comments/concerns regarding SCAW's program’s validity or relevancy to the veterinary profession.  SCAW's AAVSB/RACE provider #293.

The intent is to reach as many IACUC members as possible to provide information about current best practices so they can make informative decisions regarding the animals. SCAW does this by holding the workshops in different areas of the country so more people can attend with little additional cost to the modest registration fee. SCAW will encourage local institutions and others to co-sponsor SCAW's IACUC Training workshops. Please contact the SCAW office if you are interested in sponsoring a workshop. 

Please see the links on the side for meeting registration, program, location and accommodation information.  If you have any questions, call the SCAW office at 301.345.3500.