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welfare , regulatory compliance , and public education
On the CUSP: A New Option for Addressing Administrative Burden
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Under the auspices of the Federal Demonstration Partnership (FDP), the Compliance Unit Standard Procedure (CUSP) Project offers an option to address administrative burden at the institutional level and improve reproducibility within and across institutions. The goal of this project is to create an online repository where institutions can share standard procedures used in animal care protocols with the broader animal welfare compliance community. Use of this tool is supported by OLAW and the USDA and is a burden-reducing initiative from the 21st Century Cure Act. A working group, representing over 40 institutions, has been formed to support site design and development. The group has made significant progress in developing this resource over the past year. This session will provide participants with an overview of the project, including responsibilities of participants using the system, a demonstration of the test site, and an update on the status of the project. The targeted audience is IACUC members, veterinarians, postapproval monitors, and researchers.
What basic tools are required to start a podcast? What are the advantages and hurdles of using podcasting? How can podcasting help communicate difficult topics on human and animal health to the public? How can podcasting pivot the discussion to better engage public opinion? What unique aspects of podcasting help tell facts and not fiction? How might a podcaster or public relations strategist improve upon their storytelling skills to execute a heartfelt message that speaks to society with compassion and transparency? The audience participants will learn essential resources needed to launch a podcast, insights into the art and goal of storytelling, and the use of podcasting as a platform for public relations, marketing, and messaging of your mission. In the world of pandemic paranoia and misuse of media, getting in front of the story through podcasting allows for a more balanced log of oral history passed from generation to generation. Podcasting and other digital media platforms now trending provide a unique opportunity to educate the public on matters of animal science without a face-to-face conversation. Panelists will reflect on their podcast experiences and provide audience members insights, tools, and resources. Audience members may be interested in launching a podcast, managing a podcast for their organization, learning how to scale their podcast audience, or gaining insight into the power of podcasting for use in public relations.
AAL AS 71 st N AT I ON AL MEET I N G
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Leader/Moderator: Sally Thompson-Iritani Facilitator: Jennifer N Davis
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Podcasting to the Public and the Art of Storytelling
Leaders: Angela G Stoyanovitch Moderator: Cindy A Buckmaster Facilitator: Alice White McVey Panelists: Angela G Stoyanovitch, Tom Leach, Jeff Marshall, Megan R LaFollette
Sally Thompson-Iritani
Welcome and Introductions
Elaine K Kim
Using CUSP to Decrease Burden and Maintain Compliance
This Panel Discussion is sponsored in part by Legal Drugs Agency and Americans for Medical Progress (AMP).
Madeline L Budda
Tailoring CUSP to Your Institution (Small, Large, Academic, Industry)
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Scott D Bury
Convincing the IACUC and Leadership that CUSP is Right for You
Anthony E Munn
Transitions and Change Management with CUSP in Mind
Sally Thompson-Iritani
Live Demo of the CUSP Site, Q&A
Organ-On-Chip Technologies: Hype or Reality?
Speaker: Szczepan W Baran Moderator: Marcel I Perret-Gentil Facilitator: TBN
Organ-on-a-chip (OOC) technology refers to a miniature device that recapitulates an organ’s structure and its function in vitro. This technology has a potential to impact various stages of drug discovery and development including efficacy and safety, with the additional potential benefit of impacting the 3Rs in preclinical studies. There is a significant amount of hype regarding this technology that exceeds what is currently technically feasible. While there has been an enormous amount of progress in this field, the technology is still in its infancy and requires characterization, validation, and optimization before we can fully understand its potential. This lecture will provide an overview of the current state, challenges that remain before these technologies can be fully incorporated into drug discovery and development, and realistic possibilities of organ-on-a-chip technology.
Reaching the Next Generation through Innovative Ways to Connect with Students Both Inside and Outside of the Classroom
Leader: Logan K France Moderator: Paula A Clifford Facilitator: TBN
Medical progress requires a significant amount of public trust in science and research. Effective public education about biomedical research, including essential animal studies, requires many different approaches. One method involves engaging with future generations, namely students. There are several effective programs and opportunities available for advocates interested in inspiring and educating students of all ages. These range from classroom visits to volunteering at science festivals or supporting summertime science camps. Activities, lesson plans, and other resources are available for all levels of students. This session will highlight specific programs that provide ample resources or opportunities to interact with students, while educating them about biomedical research. Information about out how to access or implement these programs will also be included. Attendees will also learn effective strategies for engaging different levels of students from elementary, middle school, high school, and college undergraduate. Participants will learn the importance of teaching students about animal research; effective strategies for engaging different levels of students from elementary, middles school, high school, and undergraduates; specific programs that provide ample resources or opportunities to educate students about biomedical research and the role of animals; information about how to access or implement the programs presented; and resources available to assist in reaching out to and interacting with students.
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