Mission:
The Network of Laboratory Animal Coordinators’ goal is to enhance communication between animal research laboratory personnel, the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, and the Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine. NLAC activities will support the University’s mission to expand the body of knowledge and teach individuals involved in all levels of animal research by providing a forum for the open exchange of ideas and an information network for policies, procedures, and regulations.
Meetings
The NLAC will hold quarterly forums promoting open communication and discussion among laboratory animal coordinators, researchers, Office of Animal Care and Use, and Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine.
Next Meeting(s)
Pending
Past Meetings
2013/2/25 IACUC Grant/Protocol Congruency Presentation
2013/2/25 IACUC Grant/Protocol Congruency Presentation Author Notes
2013/2/25 DLAM Enrichment & Social Housing Presentation
Steering Committee | Contact the Steering Committee
Useful Information
Informational Memo: December 2011
Identification of Pain and Distress in Laboratory Animals
Adding a rotating / time limited student
IACUC approved Policies and Procedures
Personalized Training Sessions (one-on-one)
Application for a State DEA license (DHHS 225)
Disposal of Pharmaceutical Compounds
Contact EHS to dispose of expired or unused pharmaceutical containers.
Reporting Animal Mistreatment or Noncompliance
Principal Investigator Responsibilities
Amendment to an approved protocol: Submission Guidelines
New Lab Personnel:Getting Started – Registration Link
DLAM Related Issues
Procedure to Gain DLAM Access for New Lab Members: PDF or reference the DLAM website
Copy: DLAM Access Request Form
How do I proceed with an animal INTERNAL TRANSFER?
DLAM: Animal Transfer, Weaning and Cage Cards
How to proceed if DLAM Cage Cards are unavailable
Chemical Hazards: Cage Side Identification
Researcher Responsibilities: Training Document
EHS: Handling Animals Dosed with Chemical Hazards
DLAM: Training Module 3 – Policies and procedures
Posting an approved EXCEPTION in DLAM housing facilities
Accurately completing the PI Feed and Water Sheet
Request for Isoflurane Vaporizer Training – Contact 3-3407 and complete this form
Laboratory Compliance Related Issues
Requirements to become the Laboratory Animal Coordinator
Instructions for LAC: How To Certify Laboratory Personnel
Laboratory Animal Coordinator Lecture
Training and Compliance at UNC-Chapel Hill
Drug Log: Controlled and Non-controlled Substances
Pharmaceutical Grade Powdered Pentobarbital
Research Supplies and Equipment Information
Transporting Mice from the Housing Facility to the Laboratory
Mouse Related Topics
IACUC Hands-On-Training – Mouse Techniques
Pre-requisite: Review of the Animal Handler Form
Coding of facial expressions of pain in the laboratory mouse Langford,D.J, Bailey, A.L, Mogil,J.S et al.
Identifying Gender in Neonates Amanda Ogden, RVT, RLATG, Rodent Breeding Colony Manager, Division of Laboratory Animal Medicine, UCLA
Gender Spotting and Chimeric Mice
UNC Mouse Breeding Policy Lecture
To Sign Up for the next lecture, please contact Rene Cutting or Emily Hearne.
Rodent Blood Withdrawal Routes
Footpad Injection Guidelines in Mice & Rats
Effect of Blood Collection Technique in Mice on Clinical Pathology Parameters
Rat Related Topics
IACUC Hands-On-Training – Rat Techniques
Pre-requisite: Review of the Animal Handler Form
Rodent Blood Withdrawal Routes
Footpad Injection Guidelines in Mice & Rats
Aseptic Surgery Related Topics
NIH Aseptic Technique Training Course
Please contact the Office of Animal Care and Use for a copy of the most current Institutional training video as dictated by the NIH
IACUC Hands-On-Training – Aseptic Techniques
Pre-requisite: Review of the Animal Handler Form
IACUC Guidelines – Survival Rodent Surgeries
IACUC Guidelines – Anesthesia Post-Operative Care Guidelines
Archived Information
Informational Memos:
2nd Informational Memo: August 2011
1st Informational Memo: August 2011
Informational Memo: April 2011
IACUC Informational: February 2010