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<p class="MsoNormal">Hi everyone,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">The UO IACUC has adopted four new policies/guidelines that we hope will streamline some processes and clarify expectations. These include:<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
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<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/animal-facility-photography">Animal Care Facility Photo, Video, and Social Media Guidelines</a><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Provides storage guidelines<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Clarifies expectations for permissions<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Includes techniques for images and videos<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Discusses classroom usage
<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo2">
<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/visiting-scientist-guidelines">Visiting Scientists and Visitors Guidelines</a><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
<li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Provides form for visiting scientists <6 months<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Provides form for visitors with no animal contact<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/pilot-study-guidelines">Guidelines for Pilot Studies</a><o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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Provides form for pilot study results<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Includes guidelines and examples for pilot study qualification<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/exempt-research-guidelines">Exempt Research Guidelines</a> (this includes Zoo research too!)<o:p></o:p></li><ul style="margin-top:0in" type="circle">
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Includes visual flowchart for determination of exempt status<o:p></o:p></li><li class="MsoListParagraph" style="color:black;margin-left:0in;mso-add-space:auto;line-height:106%;mso-list:l0 level2 lfo2">
Provides form for submission to IACUC for review<o:p></o:p></li></ul>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">I would also like to take a moment to introduce our <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/animal-facility-photography">
revamped website</a>, which will hopefully make accessing resources easier. From the main page, you can find a variety of helpful links that include the
<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/institutional-animal-care-use-committee">
IACUC</a> page, which includes the <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/iacuc/meeting-schedule">
Meeting Schedule</a>, <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/iacuc/protocol-preparation">
Protocol Preparation</a> tips, and <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/iacuc/guidelines-pain-distress">
Guidelines for Pain and Distress</a>. On the main page, the <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/policies/animal-facility-photography">
Policies</a> are also available, as well as a new <a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/manage/integrity-compliance/animal-research/uo-external-resources">
Resources</a> page with a variety of educational items and helpful links. Please feel free to browse and check out the new material, such as the
<a href="https://www.jove.com/">Journal of Visualized Experiments (JoVE)</a>, <a href="https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/our-portfolio/experimental-design-assistant-eda">
The Experimental Design Assistant (EDA)</a>, and <a href="https://nc3rs.org.uk/">
NC3Rs</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Thank you all for your support in ensuring animal welfare through your research. If you have any recent refinement, replacement, or reduction efforts you would like to share, please reach out! We’d love to hear about what you’re doing and
celebrate your hard work. Additionally, we’d love to hear about your recent accomplishments. We love to see your work! Please feel free to send new publications our way!<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Have a great week everyone.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal">Best,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Stephanie Womack<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Director of Animal Welfare Services<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">University of Oregon </span>
<span style="font-size:14.5pt;font-family:"Arial",sans-serif;mso-ligatures:none">|</span><span style="mso-ligatures:none">
<a href="https://research.uoregon.edu/about/administrative-units/animal-welfare-services">
<span style="color:#0563C1">Animal Welfare Services</span></a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">UO IACUC office: <a href="mailto:iacuc@uoregon.edu">
<span style="color:#0563C1">iacuc@uoregon.edu</span></a> <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none">Office: 541-346-4958, Direct 541-346-3393<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="mso-ligatures:none"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
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