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MODULE INTRODUCTION

SECTION 1

SECTION 2

SECTION 3

SECTION 4

SECTION 5

CONCLUSION

EVALUATION

CERTIFICATE

MODULE INTRODUCTION
Educational Objectives:

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to

  • Prevent introduction of excluded diseases into SPF colonies
  • Order rodents from various sources and understand the quarantine process
  • Follow appropriate husbandry guidelines and select appropriate research techniques
  • Identify hazards in rodent research
  • Use the IACUC website to find information needed to conduct high quality animal research.

Authors:
Chris Janssen — Chris Janssen, DVM, Clinical Veterinarian, Division of Laboratory Animal Resources, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Denise Capozzi — Denise Capozzi, VMD, ACLAM, Director of Education and Compliance for the Animal Care and Use Program, Research Conduct and Compliance Office, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Gregg Homanics — Gregg Homanics, PhD, Department of Anesthesiology, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Marilee Rose — Marilee Rose, AHT, RLATG, ILAM, Training and Compliance Coordinator for the Animal Care and Use Program, Research Conduct and Compliance Office, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
Susan Meyers — Susan Meyers, MS, Education and Compliance Coordinator for the Animal Care and Use Program, Research Conduct and Compliance Office, University of Pittsburgh.
No relationships with industry relevant to the content of this educational activity have been disclosed.
No other members of the planning committee, speakers, presenters, authors, content reviewers and/or anyone else in a position to control the content of this education activity have relevant financial relationships with any companies whose primary business is producing, marketing, selling, re-selling, or distributing healthcare products used by or on patients.

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