Laboratory Animal Science Center (BUMC)
LASC New Researcher Orientation Session
Who should attend?
All personnel who work with animals.
How do I sign up?
Pre-registration is required as space is limited Cut off for registration is noon time the day before Orientation. Please fill out this form to register. Training is about 1 hr. and 15 mins. Animal facility tour to follow right afterwards, please plan 2 hours total for both.
All persons wishing access to the LASC animal facilities must:
1.LASC New Researcher Orientation Session with Facility Tours (offer Twice monthly) Pre-registration is required as space is limited, cut off for registration is noon time of the day before Orientation. See schedule below.
2. IACUC Orientation course, Investigator Training in the Responsible Conduct of Research Using Animals. (Offered monthly)
3. Attend OEHS Lab Safety Training. (Need to be updated yearly)
4. Have clearance by Occupational Health.
Both forms need to be filled out & faxed to Occupational Health, 732 Harrison Ave. Fax# 617-638-8406
5. Be listed on or added to an approved IACUC protocol. The Principal Investigator can add personnel by emailing the IACUC.
6. Rodent Survival Surgery Lecture,with wet lab. IACUC required training for those performing rodent surgery (offered monthly) Check web site Calandar bottom right.
7. Barrier Orientation Training with tour for those housing animals in 670 and W9 (offered as needed )
8. BSL2 Orientation with tours for those housing animals in BSL-2 ( Offered as needed)
9. Herpes B virus/ Working Safely NHP, with tours for those working with Non Human Primates and NHP tissues (Offered monthly)
HANDS ON AND MONTHLY TRAININGS
Additional hands-on training in Rodent handling, blood sampling and Injection site prcedures, Euthanasia, Rodent Anesthesia, Rodent Survival Surgery with wet labs and other animal procedures are available from Veterinary Trainer, Ranjini Abraham, DVM.
Check Training Resoures For videos, Power points and AALAS learning libary on various procedures.
Check Events Calendar bottom right for monthly advertised Rodent Handling and Euthanasia methods, Rodent Survial Surgery and Herpes B Virus/ Working Safely with Non Human Primates training sessions.
Schedule LASC New Researcher Orientation
| Date | Time Location /Room |
|---|---|
| Monday, January 05, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, January 21, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, February 02, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM |
| Wednesday, February 18, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, March 02, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM Cancelled due to Snow Storm |
| Wednesday, March 18, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, April 06, 2008 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, April 15, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, May 04, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, May 20, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, June 01, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, June 17, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, July 06, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, July 15, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, August 03, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, August 19, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM W713 |
| Monday, August 31, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM X714 |
| Wednesday, September 16, 2009 | 12:30 PM to 2:30 PM 700 Albany st. W713 |
| Monday, October 05, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM 650 Albany st. X714 |
Wednesday, October 21, 2009 |
12:30 PM to 2:30 PM 700 Albany st. W713 |
| Monday, November 02, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM 650 Albany st. X714 |
| Wednesday, November 18, 2009 | 12:30 AM to 2:30 PM 700 Albany st W713 |
| Monday, December 07, 2009 | 10:00 AM to 12:30 PM 650 Albany st. X714 |
| Wednesday, December 16, 2009 | 12:30 Am to 2:30 PM 700 Albany st. W713 |
