Logos and lab animal organizations

3R Research Foundation

promote alternative research methods to animal experimentation through grants for research projects as well as to implement and promote the 3R principles

NC3Rs

UK-based scientific organisation dedicated to replacing, refining and reducing the use of animals in research and testing

Grimace scales (rabbit, rat, mouse), ARRIVE and PREPARE Guidelines

Planning Research and Experimental Procedures on Animals: Recommendations for Excellence (PREPARE Guidelines)

The USDA helped develop and collaborate to create the guidelines

Complementary to the ARRIVE Guidelines

Led by Secretary of Norecopa

Covers 15 topics in formulation of the study, dialogue between scientists and the animal facility, methods

ARRIVE Guidelines

Improving Replicability, Reproducibility, And Reliability In Preclinical Research: A Shared Responsibility

Study design, sample sizes, inclusion and exclusion criteria, randomization, outcome measure, blinding, statistical methods, experimental animals/ procedures, results

Association for Assessment and Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care (AAALAC International)

voluntary accrediting organization that enhances the quality of research, teaching, and testing by promoting humane, responsible animal care and use. It provides advice and independent assessments to participating institutions and accredits those that meet or exceed applicable standards

What was AAALAC prior to 1996?

American Association for the Accreditation of Laboratory Animal Care

American Association for the Advancement of Science

seeks to "advance science, engineering, and innovation throughout the world for the benefit of all people"

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)

The mission of the Association is to lead the profession by advocating for its members and advancing the science and practice of veterinary medicine to improve animal and human health.

American Humane Association

committed to ensuring the safety, welfare and well-being of animals. We are first to serve, wherever animals are in need of rescue, shelter, protection or security.

OK with animal research that strictly follows humane guidelines and thoroughly looks for alternatives. They do not fund research that causes any induction of illness or injury to animals or has terminal endpoints.

Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO)

voluntary membership association of local, state and federal agencies charged by law to regulate the sale and distribution of animal feeds and animal drug remedies

What was the name of the original organization that later became AALAS?

Animal Care Panel

1946 - 5 Chicago vets started meeting regularly to discuss animal care issues. In 1950, the first official meeting of the Animal Care Panel was organized.

The American Association for Laboratory Animal Science (AALAS)

an association of professionals that advances responsible laboratory animal care and use to benefit people and animals

Vision: Educate the world on the transformative value of the animal and human partnership in biomedical research.

The American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW)

American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)-recognized veterinary specialty organization

advance animal welfare through education, certification, and scientific investigation

Definition of animal welfare according to The American College of Animal Welfare (ACAW)

Animal welfare refers to the state of the animal. Assessment of welfare includes consideration of the animal's health, behavior, and biological function."

The American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM)

advances the humane care and responsible use of laboratory animals through certification of veterinary specialists, professional development, education and research

Association for Gnotobiotics

founded in 1961 in response to the need for organization and standardization in the rapidly expanding field of germfree research

Americans for Medical Progress (AMP)

Americans for Medical Progress is dedicated to protecting your investment in biomedical research

We focus on public outreach that builds understanding and appreciation for necessary and humane animal research

American National Standards Institute (ANSI)

enhance both the global competitiveness of U.S. business and the U.S. quality of life by promoting and facilitating voluntary consensus standards and conformity assessment systems, and safeguarding their integrity

Animal Plant and Health Inspection Service (APHIS)

protecting and promoting U.S. agricultural health, regulating genetically engineered organisms, administering the Animal Welfare Act and carrying out wildlife damage management activities

These efforts support the overall mission of USDA, which is to protect and promote food, agriculture, natural resources and related issues

FDA Center for Veterinary Medicine has all veterinary drugs except for what?

USDA covers animal vaccines. FDA covers human vaccines.

The Animal Welfare Information Center (AWIC)

part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Agricultural Library (NAL) in Beltsville

The focus of the Center's information products, services, and activities is to help the regulated community with employee training and to promote the humane care and use of animals by providing information on alternatives

The Association of Primate Veterinarians (APV)

international organization consisting of over 400 veterinarians concerned with the health, care and welfare of nonhuman primates (NHPs)

American Society of Laboratory Animal Practitioners (ASLAP)

For veterinarians (whereas AALAS is for all LAM personnel)

the only organization to officially represent laboratory animal veterinarians within the AVMA's governance structure. This is an important role that ASLAP serves as it promotes laboratory animal science within organized veterinary medicine and helps the AVMA promote research.

mission is to advance laboratory animal medicine and welfare through member development and representation in the greater professional community. We achieve this through advocacy, education & collaboration.

Academy of Surgical Research (ASR)

Three certification programs: Certified Research Anesthetist, SR Technician (minor procedures), SR Specialist (surgeon doing major procedures)

CALAS/ACSAL: Canadian Association for Laboratory Animal Science

national association dedicated to providing high quality training and educational resources to animal care professionals across Canada

Canadian Council on Animal Care (CCAC)

ensure that animal-based science in Canada takes place only when necessary and that the animals in the studies receive optimal care according to high quality, research-informed standards

CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

24/7 to protect America from health, safety and security threats, both foreign and in the U.S

increases the health security

Council for International Organizations of Medical Sciences (CIOMS)

international, non-governmental, non-profit organization established jointly by WHO and UNESCO in 1949

advance public health through guidance on health research including ethics, medical product development and safety

Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES)

international agreement between governments

aim is to ensure that international trade in specimens of wild animals and plants does not threaten their survival

Which US Government Department issues CITES permits?

Department of the Interior (US Fish & Wildlife Service)

Department of Transportation

To ensure America has the safest, most efficient and modern transportation system in the world,

European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM)

further scientific progress in laboratory animal medicine in Europe and increase the competency of those who practice in this field

Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)

Our mission is to protect human health and the environment

EPA works to ensure that:

Americans have clean air, land and water;

The EPA is part of what US Government Department?

Department of Interior

3 multiple choice options

FSAP (Federal Select Agent Program)

jointly comprised of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention/Division of Select Agents and Toxins and the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service/Division of Agricultural Select Agents and Toxins. The Federal Select Agent Program oversees the possession, use and transfer of biological select agents and toxins, which have the potential to pose a severe threat to public, animal or plant health or to animal or plant products.

Federation of American Societies for Experimental Biology

We advance health and well-being by promoting research and education in biological and biomedical sciences through collaborative advocacy and service to our societies and their members

Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR)

America's most experienced, trusted and effective non-profit dedicated to improving human and animal health by promoting public understanding and support for biomedical research

educate the public about the essential role of humane animal research in the quest for medical advancements, treatments and cures for both humans and animals

National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)

work with Foundation for Biomedical Research (FBR)

Federation of European Laboratory Animal Science Associations (FELASA)

represents common interests in the furtherance of all aspects of laboratory animal science (LAS) in Europe and beyond

FELASA advocates responsible scientific conduct with animals in the life sciences with particular emphasis on ensuring animal welfare

US Food and Drug Administration

responsibility for regulating the manufacturing, marketing, and distribution of tobacco products to protect the public health and to reduce tobacco use by minors.

responsible for protecting the public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security of human and veterinary drugs, biological products, and medical devices; and by ensuring the safety of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, and products that emit radiation

responsible for advancing the public health by helping to speed innovations that make medical products more effective, safer, and more affordable and by helping the public get the accurate, science-based information they need to use medical products and foods to maintain and improve their health.

FDA- National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR)

global resource for collaboration providing consultation, training, and innovative scientific solutions in support of FDA's mission to improve public health

conducts scientific research to generate data for FDA decision making, and develops and supports innovative tools and approaches that FDA uses to protect and promote individual and public health

Homes for Animal Heroes

a program of The National Animal Interest Alliance

1. Providing permanent, loving homes to retired research animals through a nationwide rehoming network

2. Educating the public about the benefits of biomedical research relating to human and animal health and well-being

3. Presenting an accurate representation of the care and consideration research professionals provide for the animals they work with each day

4. Working collaboratively with the research community to promote awareness and develop a cohesive rehoming network

The National Animal Interest Alliance

promote animal welfare, to strengthen the human-animal bond, safeguard the rights of responsible animal owners. One of our most important tasks is educating the public about the critical difference between animal rights and animal welfare.

IACLAM: The International Association of Colleges of Laboratory Animal Medicine

an association of associations, specifically the member Colleges of laboratory animal medicine. IACLAM is an associate member of the World Veterinary Association

Current members:

the American College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ACLAM), the European College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (ECLAM), the Japanese College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (JCLAM) and the Korean College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (KCLAM)

Philippine College of Laboratory Animal Medicine (PCLAM) has joined IACLAM as an Associate Member College in 2022

International Air Transport Association (IATA)

represent, lead, and serve the airline industry

Live Animals Regulations (LAR)

The global standard and the essential guide to transporting animals by air in a safe, humane and in a cost-effective manner

Interagency Collaborative Animal Research Education Project (ICARE)

empower U.S. Institutional Animal Care and Use Committees (IACUC) and their institutions to improve animal welfare and increase compliance with federal standards while minimizing regulatory burden

Interagency Coordinating Committee on the Validation of Alternative Methods (ICCVAM)

facilitate development, validation and regulatory acceptance of new and revised regulatory test methods that reduce, refine, and replace the use of animals in testing while maintaining and promoting scientific quality and the protection of human health, animal health, and the environment

The NTP Interagency Center for the Evaluation of Alternative Toxicological Methods (NICEATM)

NTP office focused on the development and evaluation of alternatives to animal use for chemical safety testing

ICCVAM is part of what NIH Program?

National Toxicology Program (NTP)

Part of NIH which is part of HHS

International Council for Laboratory Animal Science (ICLAS)

international scientific organization dedicated to advancing human and animal health by promoting the ethical care and use of laboratory animals in research worldwide

To promote and coordinate the development of Laboratory Animal Science throughout the world and particularly in developing countries

Institute for Laboratory Animal Management (AALAS ILAM)

An AALAS educational program developed to provide instruction in management concepts that is applicable to the laboratory animal science industry and to enhance communication, team building, and networking among colleagues with mutual interests

What is the parent organization for ILAR?

National Academies of Sciences (NAS)

Institute for Laboratory Animal Research (ILAR)

evaluate and to report on scientific, technological, and ethical use of animals and related biological resources, and of non-animal alternatives in non-food settings, such as research, testing, education, and production of pharmaceuticals...

It is a unit in the Division on Earth and Life Studies of the National Research Council

Interagency research animal committee (IRAC)

Interagency research animal committee

focal point for federal agencies' discussions of issue's involving all animal species needed for biomedical research and testing. The committee's principal concerns are the conservation, use, care, and welfare of research animals. Its responsibilities include information exchange, program coordination, and contributions to policy development.

What regulation did IRAC write that we need to know?

US Government Principles for the Utilization and Care of Vertebrate Animals Used in Testing, Research, and Education

"The Principles were incorporated into the PHS Policy in 1986 and continue to provide a framework for conducting research in accordance with the Policy."

International Veterinary Information Service (IVIS)

Provides free access to online information (electronic books, proceedings, calendar of events) for veterinarians, veterinary students and animal health professionals worldwide.

Laboratory Animal Management Association (LAMA)

is dedicated to enhancing the quality of management and care of laboratory animals throughout the world.

Advances the laboratory animal management profession through education, knowledge exchange and professional development.

there is a LAMA Review

Laboratory Animal Science Association

UK society for scientists and laboratory animal professionals with an interest animal research, 3RS, care and welfare, education and training, ethics and policy and regulation of animal research

Laboratory Animal Welfare Training Exchange (LAWTE)

global organization that is expanding animal welfare and enhancing public understanding through effective training and education of animal research professionals

Mutant Mouse Resource and Research Center (MMRRC)

national consortium of breeding and distribution facilities plus an information coordinating center serving together as a NIH-funded repository of spontaneous and induced mutant mouse and cell lines

How many MMRRCs are there in the US?

4

3 multiple choice options

Where are the MMRRCs in the US?

JAX

UC‐Davis

U. Missouri

UNC

supported by NIH

National Association for Biomedical Research (NABR)

nation's only organization dedicated solely to advocating for sound public policy that recognizes the vital role that animals play in biomedical research

provides the unified voice for the scientific community on legislative and regulatory matters affecting laboratory animal research

National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)

discover how the environment affects people in order to promote healthier lives

National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH)

NIOSH is under the CDC

Is responsible for developing and enforcing workplace safety and health regulations

National Institutes of Health

seek fundamental knowledge about the nature and behavior of living systems and the application of that knowledge to enhance health, lengthen life, and reduce illness and disability

National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences (NCATS)

Part of NIH; strives to develop innovations to reduce, remove or bypass costly and time-consuming bottlenecks in the translational research pipeline in an effort to speed the delivery of new drugs, diagnostics and medical devices to patients

National Research Council (NRC)

operating arm of the United States National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine and is overseen by a governing board that consists councilors from each of the three Academies.

The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine are private, nonprofit institutions

National Science Foundation (NSF)

independent federal agency created by Congress

to promote the progress of science; to advance the national health, prosperity, and welfare; to secure the national defense

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA)

Commerce Department's National Marine Fisheries Service

responsible for the stewardship of the nation's ocean resources and their habitat. We provide vital services for the nation: productive and sustainable fisheries, safe sources of seafood, the recovery and conservation of protected resources, and healthy ecosystems—all backed by sound science and an ecosystem-based approach to management.

National Primate Research Centers

a national network of dedicated teams fighting diseases from Alzheimer's to Zika and improving human health and lives worldwide

National Toxicology Program

NIH

coordinate toxicological testing programs within HHS (Department of Health and Human Services)

an interagency program whose mission is to evaluate agents of public health concern by developing and applying tools of modern toxicology and molecular biology

(FDA- National Center for Toxicological Research (NCTR))

OLAW (NIH)

guidance and interpretation of the Public Health Service (PHS) Policy on Humane Care and Use of Laboratory Animals, supports educational programs, and monitors compliance with the Policy by Assured institutions and PHS funding components to ensure the humane care and use of animals in PHS-supported research, testing, and training, thereby contributing to the quality of PHS-supported activities

What law established OLAW?

Health Research Extension Act of 1985 (PL 99‐158). directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish guidelines for the proper care and treatment of animals used in research, and for the organization and operation of animal care committees

Office International des Epizooties (OIE)

World Organization for Animal Health

Safeguard world trade by publishing health standards for international trade in animals and animal products.

Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

assure safe and healthful working conditions for working men and women by setting and enforcing standards and by providing training, outreach, education and assistance

Public Health Service

to protect, promote, and advance the health and safety of our Nation

Rapid and effective response to public health needs

Leadership and excellence in public health practices

Advancement of public health science

Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research

Advances the highest ethical standards in the conduct of biomedical and social science/behavioral research. We accomplish this mission through education, membership services, professional certification, and public policy initiatives

Which organization Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA®)

Public Responsibility in Medicine & Research

What are the requirement for Certified Professional IACUC Administrator (CPIA®)

1.A bachelor's degree plus two (2) years of relevant IACUC experience within the past seven (7) years*,

OR Four (4) years of relevant IACUC experience within the past seven (7) years*;

Quantitative Insights into Microbial Ecology

QIIME is an open-source bioinformatics pipeline for performing microbiome analysis from raw DNA sequencing data

Where is QIIME used?

Microbiome research

Scientists Center for Animal Welfare (SCAW)

Composed of research professionals dedicated to balancing animal welfare and excellence in basic and applied scientific inquiry

World Health Organization

direct and coordinate international health within the United Nations system.

World Veterinary Association

provide global leadership for the veterinary profession and promote animal health and welfare and public health, through advocacy, education, and partnership

American Anti-Vivisection Society

The mission of AAVS is to end the use of animals in science through education, advocacy, and the development of alternative methods.

Animal Liberation Front

The Animal Liberation Front is an international, leaderless resistance that engages in direct action in pursuit of animal rights

"to effectively allocate resources (time and money) to end the "property" status of nonhuman animals"

Animal Legal Defense Fund

fighting to protect the lives and advance the interests of animals through the legal system.

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals

"to provide effective means for the prevention of cruelty to animals throughout the United States"

Animal Welfare Institute

Improve the housing and handling of animals in research, and encourage the development and implementation of alternatives to experimentation on live animals;

alleviate suffering of nonhuman animals, the principle followed by AWI of compassion and nonviolence applies to human animals as well as nonhuman animals

Beagle Freedom Project

EDUCATE. LEGISLATE. LIBERATE”

“Our mission is to help animals suffering in captivity and give them a chance at freedom.”

Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing

leading force in the development and use of reduction, refinement, and replacement alternatives in research, testing, and education to protect and enhance the health of the public

Where is CAAT?

Johns Hopkins University

The Humane Society of the United States

Two of their "fights" - Taking the suffering out of science and ending cosmetics animal testing

New England Anti-vivisection society

dedicated to ending the use of animals in research, testing, and science education.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

The largest animal rights organization in the world

works through public education, cruelty investigations, research, animal rescue, legislation, special events, celebrity involvement, and protest campaigns

on factory farms, in the clothing trade, in laboratories, and in the entertainment industry.

Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)

The Physicians Committee is dedicated to saving and improving human and animal lives through plant-based diets and ethical and effective scientific research

White Coat Waste Project

This organization does not support the use of US tax-payer dollars to fund federal animal research.

Mission is "to STOP taxpayer-funded experiments on dogs, monkeys, cats and other animals, we must stop wasteful government spending.