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CONTENTS AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

PROGRAM COMMITTEE

WELCOME Program Chair’s Message 4 President’s Message 4 Meeting/Registration Information 5

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS Exhibitors & Sponsors

EDUCATION PROGRAM & MEETING SCHEDULE Program Overview Opening General Session and General Membership Meeting Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday

6 8 14 18 26 34 44

MEETING NEWS & EVENTS Registration & Travel Info Technician Events Race for Research Contest Branch & District Information

48 48 49 51

Chair: Temeri Wilder-Kofie Vice Chair: Jennifer S Wood Seminars Chair: Sean C Adams Vice Chair: Karen L Lencioni Special Topic Lectures Chair: Crystal Howard Johnson Vice Chair: Tanya L Herzog Panel Discussions Chair: Sarah Hansen Vice Chair: Derek Fong Workshops Chair: Fakhrid-deen S Muhammad Vice Chair: Kristin D Evans Facilitators Chair: Verda A Davis Vice Chair: Erin McWhorter Local Arrangements Chair: Stacy R Cantrell BOT Liaison, President, ex oficio: Marc Hulin Abstract Review Subcommittee Chair: Karen Strait Platform Session: Wanda West Poster Session: Sharoll L’Italien Karuna Patil, James B Finlay, Lauren Habenicht, Adam Murphy, Kristin Weisbrod

EXHIBITOR ADVISORY COUNCIL Chair: Eugene Marino Vice Chair: Perry Spires Warren Ball, Merryl Cramer, Karen Froberg Fejko, William McDonald, Donna Monroe, Temeri Wilder-Kofie, Joseph Guider Past President: Doug Taylor BOT Liaison: Kenneth Shapiro

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LOUISVILLE, KENTUCKY AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

EXCITING PROGRAM PLANNED FOR ATTENDEES! It is my absolute pleasure to welcome you to the 73rd AALAS National Meeting in Louisville, KY! The National Meeting Program Committee has put together an exciting and informative lineup of educational talks covering a broad array of cutting edge and current topics in our industry. I am grateful for all the hard work they have done to make this happen. I would also like to thank AALAS leadership and staff, all of whom keep this a well-oiled machine. While you are at the National meeting, enjoy some personal time (before or after educational programs) and take in the wonderful sights and attractions that Louisville has to offer such as the Big Four Bridge and the Louisville Zoo. The past few years have been challenging for all of us, personally and professionally, so please take this time to get recharged, learn about topics you’re passionate about, and reconnect with dear friends and colleagues. If this pandemic has taught us anything, it is that connection is essential to life. I am looking forward to greeting you all, giving hugs, if you are comfortable, and sharing a glass of water (or bourbon) with you. Please be safe and enjoy the meeting!

Temeri Wilder, DVM, MPH, DACLAM Program Chair, NMPC

LOOKING FORWARD TO LOUISVILLE! Are you all ready to get back to the real national AALAS normal world? Well, if you are exhausted and fatigued from sitting on the side lines over the past 2+ years, I welcome you to join me in the amazing city of Louisville, KY for the 73rd annual AALAS National Meeting in late October. This year we are planning for a full on face-to-face meeting with our laboratory animal science community. In fact, the National AALAS Program Committee led by Dr. Temeri Wilder-Kofie has completed the education program and it’s packed with all of the expansive training, education, and information sharing that has made the AALAS National meeting the preeminent event for our profession for the last 73 years. The focus for my presidential platform in 2023 has been to bring the “science” back into laboratory animal science and move beyond the COVID-19 pandemic, so we have a Spotlight Forum focused on oncology for the first time in 15 years. To kick off this special meeting at our Opening General Session, we have a keynote speaker, Tobias Janowitz, who is a medical oncologist that will be sharing with us the value of animal models in translational medicine for cancer patients in the clinic. Following the Opening General Session, Stacy Cantrell and the Local Arrangements Committee are proud to host you at the Welcome Reception to enjoy spirits, networking, and music by the Crashers. Finally, this is the first time Louisville has hosted the AALAS Meeting and there is a plethora of activities and entertainment in the local Louisville community for you and your family to enjoy, such as Churchill Downs home of the world famous Kentucky Derby, The Urban Bourbon Trail, The Louisville Slugger Museum and The Muhammad Ali Center just to highlight a few unique opportunities. Louisville has also been the home of some of America’s icons including Thomas Edison, Diane Sawyer, Muhammed Ali, Tom Cruise, and Jennifer Lawrence. We look forward to seeing you in Louisville for the 73rd National AALAS Meeting. You don’t want to miss this historic event and party to get back to normal for our community.

Marc S. Hulin, DVM, DACLAM 2022 AALAS President

GENERAL MEETING INFORMATION GETTING READY FOR LOUISVILLE Looking for quick info on Louisville and the AALAS National Meeting? Here are some tips and links to help you plan for the meeting. Remember, the most current information will be loaded on the AALAS website: www.aalas.org/national-meeting, and in the mobile app once it is launched in early October.

COVID-SAFETY: AALAS strongly encourages you to be up-to-date with vaccinations before participating in the National Meeting.During the meeting, everyone will need to comply with CDC and the local Louisville/Jefferson County requirements/recommendations at are in place at that time.

REGISTRATION Pre-registration fees are $350 for AALAS national members and $445 for nonmembers. AALAS will again offer up to 100 hours of session recordings. Adding this option at the time you register will give you the lowest rate option for the recordings of $125 for members and $200 for nonmembers. Note: You must be a current member at the time you register to get the membership discount. Access the online registration portal here: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting/general-information/registration.

WORKSHOP REGISTRATION Descriptions for the 2022 workshops are available throughout this program or here: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting/general-information/registration. Workshops may be purchased online during the registration process for those who select to attend the national meeting on-site in Louisville.

BADGE PICK-UP AND ONSITE REGISTRATION Saturday, October 22, 2 – 6 p.m. Sunday, October 23, 7:30 a.m. – 7 p.m. Monday–Wednesday, October 24 – October 26, 7:30 a.m.– 5 p.m. Thursday, October 27, 7:30 a.m. – noon

PRESENTER AND FACILITATOR INFORMATION Looking for speaker tips, session instructions, and facilitator/moderator guidelines, and more? Visit here: https://www.aalas.org/national-meeting/submission/presenter-information The National Meeting always needs facilitators. Access the facilitator sign-up form on the above website page. Help us make this the best meeting yet by being a volunteer!

COMMITTEE MEETINGS AND EVENTS A complete list of committee meetings and events will be added to www.aalas.org in July and will be included in the Attendee Hub and Mobile App, which are set to launch in early October.

EXHIBIT HALL SET-UP AND EXHIBIT HALL HOURS Exhibit Hall set up will take place Saturday, October 22, 10:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. through Sunday, October 23, 7:30 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. The Exhibit Hall Ribbon Cutting will take place on Monday, October 24 at 8:30 a.m. Exhbit Hall hours are: Monday, October 24: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. The Exhbit Hall dismantling will take place Wednesday, October 26 from 1:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

PROGRAM OVERVIEW AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

SUNDAY OCTOBER 23

Afternoon Track I

Are You Gelling? Get the Most Out of Your Colony with Nutritional Gel Supplementation: Jay Palmer. 1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (TTP) Optimizing the Use of Catheter Access Buttons and Ports: Understand the Basics for Better Studies and Improved Animal Welfare: Brad Gien. 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM (TTP) Understanding Differences between Inhalant Anesthesia Systems for Small Animals: David Poldiak. 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM (TTP) The Use of Alfaxalone in Biomedical Research Models: Karen Kerr. 2:00 PM 2:20 PM (TTP) Best Data and Conduct Practices for Improving Animal Study Reproducibility: Eric M Ibsen. 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (TTP) How DigitalTransformations Are Improving In Vivo Workflows: Charles Donnelly. 2:40 PM - 3:00 PM (TTP)

It's Foggy Business: Understanding Proper Implementation of Gaseous Biodecontamination in Your Unique Facility: Frances M Grinstead. 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (TTP) Understand All Options for Upgrading Your Autoclaves: David Larson. 2:40 PM 3:00 PM (TTP) The Possible Effects of Bedding Enrichment on Research Reproducibility: Joel Shepherd. 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (TTP) The Change Station as a Hub of Communication in the Animal Room: Stephan E Hammelbacher. 3:20 PM - 3:40 PM (TTP) Humanized Immune System Mice: How to Maximize Experimental Success: Emily Shako. 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (TTP)

Alternate Lighting Conundrums: Addressing an Institution's Needs: E Douglas Allen. 1:20 PM - 1:40 PM (TTP) Peroxigard Disinfectants: Your First Line of Defense against Corynebacterium bovis: Matthew Buccioni. 1:40 PM - 2:00 PM (TTP)

OCTOBER 24

Morning

Bats: Animal Models for Emerging Diseases: Lon V Kendall. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) Flowing into Aquatics: Marcus J Crim. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S)

Saving the Planet, One Vivarium at a Time: Sharron M Kirchain. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P)

Charles C Hunter Lecture: Tissue Vaccines for Cancer: Leslie S Bird. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL) Two Adult Education Tools for Managing Complex Problems in Laboratory Animal Science: Lisa Michelle Kelly. 11:00 AM 12:00 PM (STL) Understanding the Animal Rights Movement: Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow: Eva C Maciejewski. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL)

BiomedicalResearch,Medicine,andMethodology

Celebrate Animal Research & Education (CARE): Ann T Turner. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S) Current Trends in Gnotobiotics: Alton G Swennes. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S)

ILAR Town Hall: Introduction of the Standing Committee on Care and Use of Animals in Research. 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM

Pathology Quiz Bowl: Marcia L Hart. 8:30 AM - 10:00 AM (P)

AnimalWelfare,RegulatoryCompliance,andPublicEducation

W-05 Teaching Monkeys to Cooperate with Restraint: Using Positive Reinforcement Training and Temperament Testing Methods: Jaine E Perlman. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (W)

Oncology Modeling in a Downsized Sinclair Minature Swine: Michael Swindle. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S)

The Critical Role of Social Media in Forming Animal Research Opinions and Evolving Our Own Strategies to Improve Effectiveness: Paula A Clifford. 8:00 AM 10:15 AM (S)

ApplicationsforIncorporatingUltraviolet Light Disinfection into a Vivarium: Emily Lorcheim. 2:00 PM - 2:20 PM (TTP)

Principles of Animal Research Ethics in Oncology Studies: Margaret S Landi. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P)

MONDAY

W-02 Perioperative Monitoring during Anesthesia with Large Animals: Cholawat Pacharinsak. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W)

Listening to Washroom Planning Stakeholders: How Understanding Inputs Can Transform Standard Equipment into InnovativeSolutions:AndrewArvanites.1:00 PM - 1:20 PM (TTP)

Diversity and Inclusion within AALAS:The Next Steps: Janet Lynn Steele. 12:30 PM 2:00 PM (P)

W-04 Occupational Health and Safety Considerations in Animal Research: Learning through Interactive Case Studies: Lesley A Colby. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (W)

Achieving GreaterWelfare Compliance in the Measurement and Analysis of Subcutaneous Tumors by Using a 3D and Thermal Imaging Platform: Karl Turley. 3:20 PM 3:40 PM (TTP)

Track II

Burning Questions in Laboratory Animal Anesthesia and Analgesia: Rebecca A Johnson. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P)

W-03 Countering Animal Rights Disinformation Campaigns in the Media: A Crisis Communication Workshop: Eva C Maciejewski. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (W)

W-01 Impacting the Outcome: Enhancing Motivation and Conflict Resolution: Alf Johnson. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W)

Software Alone Won't Fix Vivarium Management Process Challenges: A Case Study on Optimizing Oncology Research Projects: Mathew D Sanderson. 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM (TTP)

Afternoon

Introduction to Microsurgical Instruments: Alloys and Unique Tools for Research: Edward Dy. 4:00 PM - 4:20 PM (TTP)

Scientific Virtual Assistants for Animal Science and Operations: Steve McCoy. 3:00 PM - 3:20 PM (TTP)

Modernizing Research: A Connected Platform: Lindsay Andrews. 3:40 PM - 4:00 PM (TTP)

MONDAY

TUESDAY OCTOBER 25

Morning

W-04 cont Occupational Health and Safety Considerations in Animal Research: Learning through Interactive Case Studies: Lesley A Colby. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W) W-05 cont Teaching Monkeys to Cooperate with Restraint: Using Positive Reinforcement Training and Temperament Testing Methods: Jaine E Perlman. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W)

FacilityDesign,Management,andOpterations

Oncology

W-06 A Collaborative Approach to Investigating Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) in Biomedical Research: Crystal H Johnson. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W)

Rodent Oncology Studies: How Automated Rodent Housing Systems Could Improve Outcomes: John J Hasenau. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S)

W-07 Would You Like to Improve Your Suturing and Rodent Surgery Aseptic Treatment Technique?: Marcel I Perret-Gentil. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W)

WEDNESDAY

Mitigating the Risks of Microbial and Genetic Contamination of Biological Materials in Oncology Research: Robert S Livingston. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) Presentation-Ready Slide Decks and Guidance to Support Research Advocates in Community Outreach: Paula A Clifford. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) School of Fish: Establishing and Optimizing a Zebrafish Facility: Wai Hanson. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) Charles River Ethics and Animal Welfare Lecture: Sharing Care-Full Stories? Interventions for Human and Animal Wellbeing in Research Facilities: Patricia V Turner. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL)

OCTOBER 26

Morning

W-08 Animal Facility Design, Processes, Decisions, and Technology: Mark A Corey. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W) W-09 LAS Pro Article Writing Boot Camp: John Farrar. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W) W-10 Zebrafish Husbandry and Facility Management 101: Raphael Anthony Malbrue. 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM (W) Ongoing Changes within the Animal Research Oversight Environment: B Taylor Bennett. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) Prevalence of Pathogens in Lab Rodents Over the Past Two Decades: Wai Hanson. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S)

The Importance of Being Engaged with Your State Lawmakers: Richard J VanDomelen. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL)

Rodent Thermoregulations at the Housing Level: Why Does It Matter?: John J Hasenau. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S)

Wallace P Rowe Lecture: TBN. 11:00 AM 12:00 PM (STL)

Rollback, Repurpose, Rethink, and Realign: Four Rs of Increased Efficiency: Judy Hickman-Davis. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S)

TUESDAY

Nathan E Brewer Lecture: Satish Adusumilli. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL)

Afternoon

AALAS and FELASA: Global Nature of Research: Scott Mischler. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Emerging Role of Translational Digital Biomarkers in Home Cage Monitoring Technologies for Preclinical Drug Discovery andDevelopment:MeganRLaFollette.12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Emotional Labor: An Interactive Discussion: Annabella J Williams. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Responsibilities, Realities, and Rollercoasters for the Veterinary Technician in a Non-Human Primate Facility: Victoria R Elam. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Making the Switch to Environmental Health Monitoring: Evidence, Data, and Practicalities: Megan R LaFollette. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S) Neonatal Anesthesia in Research Animals: Cholawat Pacharinsak. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S)

Synthetic Lethality: The Future of Cancer Treatment: Temeri D Wilder-Kofie. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL) Why IACUCs Are Not and Should Not Be Allowed to Become Ethics Committees: B Taylor Bennett. 11:00 AM- 12:00 PM (STL)

WEDNESDAY Afternoon

Growing the Comparative Medicine Veterinarian Pipeline: Katie Emmer. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) How to Avoid Treading Water - Recruitment and Development of Aquatics Technicians: Joshua Barber. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) The U.S. Animal Research Openness (USARO) Initiative - Status an Intent of a Formal OpennessAgreement:PaulaAClifford.12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Study Design Concerns and Needs for NHP Space Determinations: John J Hasenau. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P)

W-11 Rodent Outbreak Management: Did You See the Positive Results? What Do We Do?: Jason S Villano. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (W) W-12 Successful Operation of a Gnotobiotics Facility: Alton G Swennes. 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM (W) An Insight into the Fun and Challenges Working with Unusual Critters: Sylvia Ines Gografe. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S) Caring for Our People, Caring for Our Animals, NA3RsC's Compassion Fatigue Resiliency Initiative: Megan R LaFollette. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S) Practical Considerations in Supporting and Managing Mouse Oncology Models: Marcus J Crim. 2:45 PM - 5:00 PM (S)

THURSDAY OCTOBER 27

Morning

3Rs Improvements in Strategic Rodent Colony Management and Reproductive Techniques: Bernard J Doerning. 8:00 AM 10:15 AM (S) ASAP: Assessment and Surveillance of Adverse Phenotypes in Genetically Engineered Models: Philip Dube. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) Corynebacterium bovis: New Insights, Extraordinary Challenges: Neil S Lipman. 8:00 AM - 10:15 AM (S) An Overview of the AVMA Working Group on the Psychological Impacts of Humane EndingsandRelatedGuideanceDocuments: Nathaniel Socrates Kollias. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL) Evaluation of Pharmacokinetic Profiles and Safety of Immediate- and Extended-Release Buprenorphine: Steven L Leary. 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM (STL) Operational Excellence begins with Respect for People and Humanity: Mary C Tetreault. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Our Common Vision: What Can Research andAnimalActivistCommunitiesAccomplish if They Work Together?: Cindy Buckmaster. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) Refined Mouse Handling: Practical Applications: Megan R LaFollette. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P) The CUSP Sharing Site....Coming Soon to an Institution Near You!: Aubrey Schoenleben. 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM (P)

OPENING GENERAL SESSION/ GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING Kentucky International Convention Center | Sunday, October 23, 2022 5:00-6:00 PM | Kentucky International Convention Center, Ballroom C • Welcome from AALAS President, Marc Hulin • AALAS Awards presentations • Recognition of guests and Board of Trustees members • Gavel ceremony introducing the new president

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Introduction of new trustees Incoming president, Pam Straeter’s address Keyote Speaker Tobias Janowitz, MD, PhD Welcome Reception from 6:00-7:30 PM, Marriott Ballroom, Ballroom C

Welcome Reception, Marriott Ballroom C, Sunday, October 23, 2022 District membership meetings will be held on Monday, October 24 at 5:15 PM. See the mobile app for room numbers.

Meet Tobias Janowitz, MD, PhD, Our National Meeting Keynote Speaker! Dr. Tobias Janowitz, a lead researcher and clinician scientist at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, is a passionate communicator of biomedical research. His research has led him to receive multiple awards and honors, and he recently co-led a team to be selected for the Cancer Grand Challenges Award.

WIN $200 Drawings will be held during the General Membership Meeting. Must be present to win. Badges must be printed by 5:00 p.m. on Sunday to be entered into the drawing.

PROGRAM SPONSORS AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

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WELCOME TO LOUISVILLE AND THE 73RD AALAS NATIONAL MEETING! Batter Up! It’s hard to think of Louisville without making the association to the home of the iconic Louisville Slugger® baseball bat. Arguably it’s the bat that is the main driver in the game of baseball, and similarly, we can think of the AALAS National Meeting as the main driver for our community. Here is the place where we gather to share ideas, experiences, research, and to renew the friendships that make our community so vibrant. Exactly what does this mean for each of us and how will we all benefit from the experience? These are interesting questions to ponder as we anxiously prepare for the 73rd AALAS National Meeting this October in Louisville, KY. Without too much rearview examination of our pandemic experiences, we all share a sense of anticipation at the prospect of coming together as a community of professionals who are passionate about and dedicated to our work with laboratory animals. Our shared experiences over the recent past have shed bright light on the importance our research has in combating disease, developing new therapies and improving human welfare, as well as the significant contribution that animals provide in these efforts. We in our field understand that we have the privilege and honor to work with animals to advance science; with that comes the great responsibility for their care and welfare. Our members devote their careers to ensuring that animals are housed and fed properly, provided with healthy and enriched environments, are treated humanely and with dignity in their service to science. The AALAS National Meeting is the venue for us to celebrate this shared connection. The ability to bring our community together and share our experiences, research, best practices, and new product information is a vital component to advancing science and enriching the quality of our work. The AALAS National Meeting remains the epicenter for the exchange of information, ideas, and technology on a large scale. As we emerge from the challenges of the recent past, this year’s meeting promises a growing number of attendees and exhibitors, as well as a full schedule of poster sessions, presentations, scientific talks, and workshops in great AALAS tradition, all in the historic setting of beautiful Louisville, KY. Be sure to use this Preliminary Program to plan out your activities ahead of the meeting so you’re sure get the most from your experience there. Here you’ll find the info t plan which sessions you want to attend and what exhibitors you’ll want to visit. With all of this in mind, we look forward to seeing everyone this year in Louisville! Let’s play ball!

Eugene Marino III Chair, Exhibitor Advisory Council

DON’T MISS THE AALAS NATIONAL MEETING EXHIBIT HALL! Approximately 200 companies (almost 400 booths) exhibiting at the AALAS National Meeting. Exhibitors interact with people from the academic community, research institutions, government organizations, and commercial companies. Visit the Exhibitors section of nationalmeeting.aalas.org for a prospectus, a list of previous exhibitors, sponsorship opportunities, and other information.

RIBBON CUTTING CEREMONY COMMERCIAL COMPANY BOOTHS AFFILIATE BOOTHS

Monday, October 24, 8:30 a.m. Learn about the latest products and services offered by vendors in the field. Visit with our affiliate members and check out their public outreach and educational materials.

REFRESHMENT BREAKS

Monday: 8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. (sponsored by NEPCO) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (sponsorsed by Bio-Serv) Tuesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (sponsored by Cayuse) 1:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m. (sponsored by Bio-Serv) Wednesday: 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. (sponsored by TBD)

POSTER SESSIONS

Come view this year’s poster sessions, and don’t miss the Poster Reception on Tuesday from 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. Meet the authors, enjoy some refreshments, and see who won this year’s Poster Awards.

(Located in the Exhibit Hall Lounge)

EXHIBIT HALL HOURS

Monday, October 24: 8:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Tuesday, October 25: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Wednesday, October 26: 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.

EXHIBITORS & SPONSORS AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

Alfa Wassermann Diagnostic Technologies

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Silver Level Sponsor Alpha Genesis Inc. Alternative Design Manufacturing & Supply Inc ALZET® Osmotic Pumps/DURECT Corp. American Protective Products LLC Ancare Corp. Andersen Sterilizers Animal Care Systems, Inc Animal Care Training Services (ACTS) Animal Identification & Marking Systems, Inc. Animal Welfare Institute Antech & Sound Imaging Aquaneering Inc. Arcoplast ARES Distribution Art's Way Scientific A-Tune Software Inc Avante Scientific, formerly DRE Scientific Avid Identification Systems Avidity Science BASi Research Products Beijing Yeeran Technology Co., Ltd Benchling Beta Star BetterBuilt BH Inc. bioBUBBLE, Inc.

Biofresh

National Meeting Pen Sponsor Silver Level Sponsor BioInfoRx, Inc. Bioquell dba Ecolab Bio-Response Solutions, Inc.

Bio-Serv

Refreshment Break Sponsor Gold Level Sponsor BioVolume Inc. BRAINTREE SCIENTIFIC, INC. BSI US BZ Sales & Support LLC Carter2 Systems, Inc.

Cayuse

Bronze Level Sponsor

Charles River

President Level Sponsor ClearH2O ClorDiSys Solutions, Inc Colonial Medical Supply Co., Inc. Contec Inc.

Continental Equipment Company Bronze Level Sponsor Corteva Agriscience CURIS System

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Bronze Level Sponsor Drexel University Dustcontrol, Inc. Elm Hill Labs Envigo Environmental Tectonics Corporation ETI E-Z Systems/Euthanex Corp. Fibercore, LLC Fidelis Pharmaceuticals Fine Science Tools Galilei Software GmbH GenoTyping Center of America Getinge Girton Manufacturing Co Inc Gruenberg - TPS Hilltop Lab Animals, Inc HotDog Patient Warming IDEXX BioAnalytics

InfoEd Global

Silver Level Sponsor Innovive Instech Laboratories, Inc. IVIM Technology Iwaki Aquatic Jurox Inc

Kent Scientific Corporation Silver Level Sponsor Key Solutions Lab Products LLC Lab Supply

LabDiet

Technician Lunch & Learn Sponsor Neck Cord Sponsor National Meeting App Banner President's Level Sponsor LABEX of MA LabVoice LBS Biotech Lenderking Caging Products LGL Animal Care Products, Inc. Life Science Products, Inc. Lighthouse Life Science Partners, LLC Lithgow Laboratory Services

Lomir Biomedical Inc

President's Level Sponsor MAI Animal Health Marshall BioResources Master Builder Solutions Medline Industries, LP Medtech International Group Memmert USA, LLC MicroMED Co

Mispro Biotech Services Tote Bag Sponsor New England Ovis NKP-Isotec USA

Northeastern Products Corporation (NEPCO) Refreshment Break Sponsor Silver Level Sponsor

NuAire Oak Hill Genetics, LLC Patterson Scientific P.J. Murphy Forest Products Corp. Pharmacal Research Laboratories, Inc. PLAS-LABS PreLabs Premier BioSource PRI Bio

Quip Laboratories

Turner Scientific Tuttnauer USA UID Identification Solutions UNO Life Science ValuMax Verona Safety

VetEquip Inc

Tote Bag Sponsor Vetland Medical Sales & Services, LLC VetTRENDS Vital Sign Monitors ViraTek, Inc. Visron Design Inc

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SUNDAY AFTERNOON AALAS 73RD NATIONAL MEETING

TECHNICAL TRADE PRESENTATIONS – STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS TRACK I Are You Gelling? Get the Most Out of Your Colony with Nutritional Gel Supplementation

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Speaker: Jay Palmer Moderator: William Thomas Genetically engineered rodent strains or strains that are historically difficult to breed and maintain oftentimes can benefit from nutritional gel supplementation. Nutritional gel products, such as DietGel®, are soft and highly palatable, providing animals with purified ingredients, wholesome nutrition, and extra hydration. DietGel® provides many benefits for colonies that experience cannibalism, poor litter size, or weak or small weanlings. In this presentation we’ll explore the different nutritional characteristics of DietGel® products and discuss studies that demonstrate their effectiveness in supporting colony performance. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by ClearH2O.

Optimizing the Use of Catheter Access Buttons and Ports: Understand the Basics for Better Studies and Improved Animal Welfare

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM Speaker: Brad Gien Moderator: Merryl Cramer In recent years, buttons have become the preferred way to infuse and sample from rodents. These miniaturized ports are implanted at the externalization point of the catheter; this protects the catheter from interference while creating a clean, easy port to access the blood vessel. Use of buttons in rats and mice has improved animal welfare by permitting group housing and has also extended catheter patency. While many labs have adopted this technology with success, there are some common questions, such as when to choose a button versus a port, what to know when implanting the device in-house versus working with a vendor, how to optimize the setup for tethered animal studies, and what kinds of studies are the best fit for these tools. While there are some limits to how and where these ports can be used, the technology could improve animal welfare while making studies safer and easier for both animals and researchers. The target audience are those who perform awake animal studies that require dosing and sampling. The data will also be relevant to any animal researchers that are struggling with catheter patency issues, tethered animal studies, reducing animal stress, or making blood collection more efficient. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by SAI Infusion Technologies.

Understanding Differences between Inhalant Anesthesia Systems for Small Animals

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Speaker: David Poldiak Moderator: Eugene Marino III Until recently, researchers who required inhalant anesthesia for their small animal procedures and surgeries typically chose traditional canister-style vaporizers. A ubiquitous device in most labs, these AnimalWelfare,RegulatoryCompliance,andPublicEducation

workhorse anesthesia systems were originally designed for larger animals and adapted for use on smaller ones despite their inability to deliver flow rates appropriate for rodents and other small animals. Now, using new and innovative designs, researchers have more choices: low-flow electronic systems can deliver just the right amount of anesthesia based on a small animal’s body weight. These systems use less anesthetic and produce less waste anesthesia gas, creating more precise delivery while minimizing exposure to users. Our talk will highlight the pros and cons for each type of anesthesia systems, illustrate which are most appropriate to ensure successful outcomes, and guide both new and veteran researchers on the best system choice for their application. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Kent Scientific Corporation.

The Use of Alfaxalone in Biomedical Research Models

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Speaker: Karen Kerr Moderator: Amanda Calla Anesthesia may be required in biomedical research models to facilitate handling, prevent patient movement during imaging, and perform procedures that are inappropriate in conscious animals. In many situations, the anesthetic protocols employed aim to maintain patient homeostasis and avoid confounding effects on study outcomes. Alfaxan Multidose IDX (alfaxalone 10 mg/mL) is an anesthetic and sedative that has been indexed for use in over 50 minor, non-food-producing species, and is being increasingly incorporated into research models. Alfaxalone is a GABAergic anesthetic that can be administered by multiple routes of administration and offers a wide safety margin with minimal cardiorespiratory depression. The speaker will review models where alfaxalone is currently being used, with a focus on neurological, pregnancy/preterm/neonatal, and cardiovascular studies in a variety of species. Participants will learn about alfaxalone’s efficacy, versatility, and reliability in a variety of situations and species, based on published literature. The target audience for this presentation is veterinarians, researchers, and technicians. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Jurox Inc.

Best Data and Conduct Practices for Improving Animal Study Reproducibility

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Speaker: Eric M Ibsen Moderator: Jens Ibsen Researchers have found that 50% to 90% of published in vivo studies were not reproducible. The difficulty across the field of in vivo research of generating results with a high level of integrity, detail, and reproducibility on a consistent basis underscores the need to critically examine, improve, and standardize processes for animal study conduct. Researchers must understand the factors contributing to poor data quality and irreproducible study results and implement effective best practices for data integrity, study conduct, and scientific rigor. Researchers attending this presentation will gain an understanding of some success factors, practical approaches, and study workflow software approaches to make animal studies more reproducible. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Studylog Animal Study Workflow Software.

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How Digital Transformations Are Improving In Vivo Workflows

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Speaker: Charles Donnelly Moderator: Julie Morrison In vivo studies are complex, and the results are sensitive to numerous operational and biological variables. Studies are expensive to run and often produce outcomes that are not repeatable resulting in uncertainty, re-work, and delays. Adding to the challenge, data captured from in vivo studies are usually stored in spreadsheets, binders, and point solutions creating disconnected data silos, each with unique data formats that are difficult to harmonize, quality check, and aggregate for analysis. The resulting data chaos puts a drag on operational efficiencies and slows discovery while wasting research resources. Until recently, digitalizing in vivo workflows has been a promise of the future. New tools are now transforming how in vivo research workflows are conducted such that operations are becoming more efficient, and data are harmonized and aggregated from the point of data capture. We will discuss how research labs are experiencing efficiency gains with the potential to reduce the burden on research animals and speed drugs to market. We will look at how study teams, including scientists, planners, and lab technicians, work seamlessly within one digital ecosystem across business sites, departments, and therapeutic areas.The new tools offer streamlined communications, chain of custody tracking, real-time situational awareness, and 360-degree views into data. We propose that labs embarking on digital transformation efforts will have a market advantage and have increased discovery output. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Rockstep Solutions.

Scientific Virtual Assistants for Animal Science and Operations

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Speaker: Ian Kerman Moderator: Eugene Marino III Working with animals often requires two hands, making it difficult to do other tasks like record data or write down notes. Virtual assistants help with animal research and operations by allowing scientists and technicians to use their voice, freeing their hands to work with the animals. The speaker will cover what exactly defines a scientific virtual assistant, how scientific virtual assistants differ from Alexa or Siri, what defines “hands-free data capture” and “guided process execution,” and various applications of virtual assistants in vivarium, animal research, and more. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by LabVoice.

Achieving Greater Welfare Compliance in the Measurement and Analysis of Subcutaneous Tumors by Using a 3D and Thermal Imaging Platform

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Speaker: Karl Turley Moderator: Jason Steed We will discuss using a 3D and thermal imaging system and cloudbased data workflow to monitor, automate, and standardize welfare management when conducting tumor growth oncology efficacy studies in mice. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Fuel3D – BioVolume.

Modernizing Research: A Connected Platform

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM Speaker: Lindsay G Andrews Moderator: Lindsay G Andrews Modernizing research oversight can be a challenge, but the benefits of a connected, fully integrated operation are significant and result in efficient operations and better compliance programs. One approach to modernizing a research operation is through adopting technology that will integrate cross departmental research operations. This discussion will cover the integration points on the Cayuse platform, with other vendors like CITI and AALAS, even Cayuse competitors, and how we partner with organizations to successfully implement this integrated technology. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Cayuse.

Software Alone Won't Fix Vivarium Management Process Challenges: A Case Study on Optimizing Oncology Research Projects

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Speaker: Mathew Sanderson Moderator: Eric Y Rieux Running an animal facility and keeping all staff happy can be a daunting challenge. Researchers need animal models in time, animal technicians need clear and concise instructions to manage their day-to-day task lists, veterinarians need to be alerted promptly when animals need care, and facility managers need visibility in real time and the ability to plan for supplies, cage/room capacity, and more. We will share common organizational challenges and how to address them, such as substandard documented processes, training, expectations, and communications. The speaker will cite examples from oncology studies and how processes can be implemented in an animal management software. Topics covered will include generation of specific mice models, setting criteria for study inclusion, and easily and accurately collecting data with implantable chip readers, electronic scale, and Bluetooth calipers. The target audience is technicians, veterinary care staff, facility managers, and researchers, with a special focus on those working on oncology studies. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Brain & Software International.

TECHNICAL TRADE PRESENTATIONS – STRATEGIC INNOVATIONS TRACK II Listening to Washroom Planning Stakeholders: How Understanding Inputs Can Transform Standard Equipment into Innovative Solutions

1:00 PM - 1:20 PM Speaker: Andrew Arvanites Moderator: Massimo Ferrari We will explore how redesigned washing machine technology will positively impact vivarium operations and expenditures through collected input from important stakeholders. A growing awareness of the total cost of ownership (TCO), which includes cost per item, cost per cycle, and conscious energy use, has led facility managers,

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architects, planners, washroom operators, maintenance staff, and validation engineers to envision the washing machine of the future. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Tecniplast USA.

Alternate Lighting Conundrums: Addressing an Institution's Needs

1:20 PM - 1:40 PM Speaker: E Douglas Allen Moderator: Perry Spires Managing space and resources in a laboratory animal facility often requires adapting to everchanging institutional needs. Unique studies requiring an alternate lighting schedule, lighting intensity, defined wavelengths, or astronomical conditions that are inconsistent with the general lighting plan for the majority of animals may pose a unique problem in meeting the protocol objectives. Space availability, protocol scope, the influence of external light sources, and other critical needs factors associated with the protocol may be confounding factors and are among the many complications presented. Solutions can be as simplistic as allocating a space of adquate size and complexity to meet the study objectives. However, it may be a more complex solution is required. This presentation focuses on alternate approaches that can address space allocation and utilization, mitigate these factors, and meet protocol objectives. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Lab Products, LLC.

Peroxigard Disinfectants: Your First Line of Defense against Corynebacterium bovis

1:40 PM - 2:00 PM Speaker: Matthew Buccioni Moderator: Perry Spires With the potential to cause devastation to lab animal research, Corynebacterium bovis (C. bovis) has deservedly earned a reputation as one of the top pathogens of concern to life sciences facilities, often claiming a spot on facility bioexclusion lists. Also known as “scaly skin disease," this bacterial infection causes dermatitis in mice and rats and can also cause include weight loss and decreased transplantable tumor take C. bovis can be transmitted from one animal to the next through contaminated surfaces and equipment. As such, cleaning and disinfection are a vital cornerstone in preventing infection. Despite this, environmental surfaces are too often overlooked in the fight against C. bovis and a wide range of other pathogens, leaving a critical gap in facility biosafety protocols. Selecting a disinfectant such as Peroxigard, that is effective against C. bovis and other key pathogens, plays a critical role in preventing infection but it is equally important to pair your disinfectant with the proper protocols. By revisiting the basics of implementing cleaning and disinfection protocols, outbreaks of C. bovis and a multitude of other pathogens of concern can be successfully prevented and controlled, helping laboratory professionals safeguard their research. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Lighthouse Life Sciences (Proudly Representing Peroxigard).

Applications for Incorporating Ultraviolet Light Disinfection into a Vivarium

2:00 PM - 2:20 PM Speaker: Emily Lorcheim Moderator: Kevin Lorcheim Ultravioletlightoffersarapid,chemical-freedisinfectionapplication that vivaria can apply in many areas of the facility. The first component to be understood is the way that ultraviolet works to achieve

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kill. ClorDiSys will detail the mode of action and what happens during an exposure. Also detailed are the considerations needed to be taken in order to achieve proper kill. This will include an understanding of the best type of device to choose and how to position it, as well as the time expose needed. Alongside these considerations are what the potential impact the addition of ultraviolet light could have to your facility. Potential benefits include a reduction of costs, increased effectiveness due to a lack of potential human error, and increased disinfection of applications facility do not currently consider. The speaker will also cover innovative methods for bringing items into a vivaria that save time and increase efficacy and improve sanitation. This includes how to design a UV-C disinfection room, passthrough, conveyor system for bedding bags or other tools, chambers, and more. Also being discussed will be ways to validate the UV-C disinfection process to help show that the facility is indeed showing improvement in its sanitation. The main benefits to ultraviolet light disinfection are speed, effectiveness, and lack of chemicals needed. It is simple and can increase a facilities sanitation efforts in a dramatic way without needing to exhaust time or expenses. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by ClorDiSys Solutions, Inc.

It's Foggy Business: Understanding Proper Implementation of Gaseous Biodecontamination in Your Unique Facility

2:20 PM - 2:40 PM Speaker: Frances M Grinstead Moderator: Richard Mullen Understanding the differences between gaseous biodecontaminationtechnologiescanbeconfusing,andimplementingthesepotent, but necessary, systems can be intimidating. Some facilities may employ legacy products not fully understood by newer staff; other facilities may have seldom-used equipment lurking in their closets for fear of implementing them; still more may be considering replacing discontinued systems or upgrading to new, lower-concentration technologies. Join us for a candid presentation comparing the most used gaseous systems to discern the challenges and attributes associated with each, as presented in peer-reviewed articles. Through this compilation of data, we will explore new emerging HHP™ technology to see how it measures against legacy products in necropsy suites, laboratories, and equipment found in animal life science facilities. Using fact-based, science-driven data, attendees will clarify key factors that affect safety, efficacy, and feasibility, such as chemistry, concentration, and delivery method. This presentation is ideal for facility directors, veterinarians, and researchers in charge of maintaining the integrity of the research environment, from whole-laboratory spaces to specific equipment. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by CURIS System, LLC.

Understand All Options for Upgrading Your Autoclaves

2:40 PM - 3:00 PM Speaker: David Larson Moderator: Perry Spires Investing in simple and reliable autoclaves for proper sterilization is an essential component of laboratories and vivariums. As equipment ages it becomes less energy efficient, interrupts workflow, and parts fail with increased frequency. Eventually the autoclave becomes obsolete altogether. For many organizations, there is a convention that the only option is to purchase a new autoclave. The problem with this idea is twofold: retiring an existing autoclave before true end of usable life expectancy can be a waste of viable

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parts and components. In addition, removal and installation of new equipment adds unnecessary disruptions and expenses. However, Beta Star specializes in a systematic evaluation of your current autoclave. Control systems, piping systems, components, and chamber integrity are thoroughly evaluated. While each evaluation is unique to tailored to each autoclave, we follow a systematic process to verify the usability of all autoclave components. This evaluation includes verifying existing utilities for functional quality, capacity, and pressures. Pending the viability of the chamber and jacket, Beta Star presents two paths for autoclave refurbishment: A control upgrade or a control rebuild. A control upgrade improves the operator’s user experience, with updated software and hardware, but reuses the autoclaves piping and components. Alternatively, a control rebuild is completed by Beta Star when component and/or piping is beyond usable life. The control system and required components and piping are replaced for new autoclave functionality. Both options reduce waste and create a reliable autoclave, with less disruption, at a fraction of the cost of a new autoclave. This process can be followed for any autoclave, regardless of the original manufacturer. Come learn about our process, and how it could be applied to autoclaves in your facility. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Beta Star Life Science Equipment.

The Possible Effects of Bedding Enrichment on Research Reproducibility

3:00 PM - 3:20 PM Speaker: Joel M Shepherd Moderator: Perry Spires There is a reproducibility crisis in NIH funded animal research. Shepherd will be exploring possible contributors and/or solutions to this crisis that may come from bedding and rodent enrichment items. Areas of focus in the discussion will include chemical and biologicalcontaminants,materialcomposition,andenrichmentvalue. Attendees will learn that several commonly held views in the industry regarding bedding and rodent enrichment, need to be modernized and updated. Our target audience is directors, veterinarians, operations management, and curious animal technicians. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Shepherd Specialty Papers.

The Change Station as a Hub of Communication in the Animal Room

3:20 PM - 3:40 PM Speaker: Stephan E Hammelbacher Moderator: Perry Spires A substantial part of the communication concerning animals in experiments takes place in/at the change station. By communication, we mean the creation and the exchange of data concerning these animals and signaling of special states, services, and discrepancies, etc. This internal and external communication with other partici-

pants has a direct influence on the refinement of the animals. Since communication in a clean room takes place under difficult working conditions, the efficiency of information exchange is very important. Here, the type of communication, standardization, and especially automationplay animportant role. Different systemswithincompatible interfaces are often an obstacle to communication. Additional electronic equipment carries the risk of additional contamination bridges and interrupted hygiene. We will show the status of development and considerations using electronic cage cards as dynamic representatives of cages and contents and their integration into a modern change station as a communication hub. The targeted audience is researchers, animal welfare officers, and animal caretakers. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Galilei Software GmbH.

Humanized Immune System Mice: How to Maximize Experimental Success

3:40 PM - 4:00 PM Speaker: Emily Shako Moderator: Terrance Receveur Humanized immune system (HIS) mice are powerful tools for preclinical research, particularly in immuno-oncology. HIS mice can support the engraftment of both human immune cells and human tumors, from cell lines to patient-derived xenografts (PDX), allowing efficacy assessment and mechanistic investigation of immune-modulating therapies. However, these valuable models are very sensitive and require special housing, husbandry, and care for maximum experimental success. This presentation will cover practical matters related to use of HIS mice from the perspective of one of the world’s largest humanization labs. It will also touch on study design considerations related to use of slow growing tumors in xenograft efficacy studies with HIS mice. The intended audience for this presentation includes both lab animal professionals and researchers who are interested in using HIS mice. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Taconic Biosciences, Inc.

Introduction to Microsurgical Instruments: Alloys and Unique Tools for Research

4:00 PM - 4:20 PM Speaker: Edward Dy Moderator: Perry Spires There are various alloys used to make microsurgical instruments for research with each having certain properties that would be advantages in particular environment or application. We will introduce these alloys, describe their benefits, and highlight unique tools for particular procedures that may be ergonomical, easier, and reproducible for your studies or protocols. This Technical Trade Presentation is sponsored in part by Fine Science Tools.

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W-01 Impacting the Outcome: Enhancing Motivation and Conflict Resolution

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Leader: Alf C Johnson Faculty: Jo R Craig, Clifford R Roberts, Elizabeth V Roberts Facilitator: TBN Workshop Fee: $150 Workshop Limit: 50 The most reliable indicators that vivarium services will develop and sustain excellence is whether or not employees feel supported, motivated, and enrolled in the mission and vision of the vivarium. This workshop will show how vivaria leaders and managers can enhance the motivation and participation of their staff in identifying and resolving conflicts that impact operations, mission, and vision. A specific goal will be to provide vivaria leaders and managers innovative methods to accomplish these tasks. We will use an interactive approach, with attendees asked to apply the concepts that will be introduced. Together, we will focus on determining and implementingfacility-specificcorevaluesandbehaviorstoenhance cooperation among vivaria staff and address challenges that confront leadership and management. The challenges of diversity, equity, and inclusivity; changing nature of the work; allocation of limited resources; and growth, training and development of staff are all impacted by unrealized employee values. This workshop will encourage discussion through illustrations of the effective use of employee agreed-on core values for maximizing participation in building an effective organizational culture. Target audience is directors or managers of vivaria, veterinary nurses, senior to mid-level supervisors, and vivarium staff interested in improving collaborative efforts Attendees will learn that core values and behaviors developed collaboratively are a valuable method to enhance cooperation and cohesion. To improve teamwork and ownership of roles and responsibilities in the vivarium.

W-02 Perioperative Monitoring during Anesthesia with Large Animals

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM Leader: Cholawat Pacharinsak Faculty: Patrick E Sharp Facilitator: TBN Workshop Fee: $150 Workshop Limit: 25 Anesthetic monitoring is one of the key components for providing safer anesthesia. Safer anesthesia starts with anesthetists monitoringpatients frompremedication to recovery. Anesthetic monitoring can alert anesthetists to developing complications so they can take the necessary actions to correct complications before they become irreversible.Therefore,appropriatemonitoringrequiresanesthetists to have a thorough understanding of the various monitoring equipment, including the interpretation of the information generated. This workshop will focus on basic laboratory animal (including, pigs, sheep,NHPs,rabbits,anddogs)monitoringmethods,includingECG, direct and indirect blood pressure, ETCO2, %SpO2, and body temperature. This dry workshop is suited for veterinarians, veterinary technicians, IACUC members, and scientists. This Workshop is sponsored in part by Kent Scientific.

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Bats: Animal Models for Emerging Diseases

8:00 AM - 10:15 AM Leader/Moderator: Lon V Kendall Facilitator: TBN Pathogens transmitted by bat vectors continue to burden the health of humans around the world and put us at risk of emerging zoonotic diseases. Many zoonotic viruses have been shown to originate from bats, including SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV, Ebola virus, Marburg virus, Nipah virus, and Hendra virus. It is highly likely that SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic also originated in bats.These models provide unique perspectives on viral pathogenesis. Bats have also been used to study indigenous diseases and ecology. Housing of these models can also be challenging which prompted the creation of the Chiropteran Research Facility to serve as a national resource for bat models. Attendees will gain an understanding of design features of animal facilities to meet the unique needs of various species of bats and how these models can advance our understanding of health, disease, and ecology. Speakers/Topics: 8:00

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