Frequently RequiredGrant Data

Most recent AAALAC Accreditation Date: November 30, 2020

PHS Assurance Number D16-00072 (A3114-01)

Assurance Dates:July 2021 – July 2025

USDA Registration Number 34-R-0001

Last Inspection Date: June 30, 2021

Quick ReferenceGuide

Our team of 300+ professionals, who touch virtually every facet of animal care and use at the university, are here to help ensure that you, your team, and your research projects are successful.

As stewards of the Animal Care & Use Program and members of the nation’s top public research university, we take great pride in the profound impact that our work has on improving health outcomes for both humans and animals. This work starts with the understanding that using animals in research, testing, or teaching is a privilege bestowed by society, our research sponsors, and our peers who entrust us, both individually and collectively, to uphold the highest animal welfare standards at all times, and in all circumstances.

As your partners and colleagues in the conduct of responsible research, we thank you for your commitment to strengthening and evolving a culture of sustained excellence and compassionate animal care here at the University of Michigan.

LINKS TO BOOKMARK

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Obtaining your U-M uniqname and Level-1 password is the key to unlocking many university systems, including the protocol management and training software platforms used by the Animal Care & Use Program. After you’ve

received your valid Level-1 U-M login credentials, we recommend that you bookmark the following frequently used links:

eRAM eram.umich.edu The eResearch Animal Management System (eRAM) is a web-based system used to manage the submission, review, and approval of all applications/protocols involving the use of vertebrate animals at the U-M. The system is also used for animal requisitions, invoicing, and census management. New PIs can request system access by completing the eRAM Principal Investigator Authorization Form (animalcare.umich.edu/eram-new-pi). Please remember that the Animal Care & Use Office can only create eRAM accounts for new PIs; additional staff must be added to protocols by the PI.

MLearning trainingportal.med.umich.eduAll ULAM animal training classes are found in MLearning. The system creates a specific Learning Plan based on an individual’s animal handling details as assigned by the PI in an animal use protocol. Individuals who have been listed on a protocol will automatically have an MLearning account created for them using their existing U-M login credentials. Additional login instructions and details about assigned training are sent via email.

Animal Care & Use site animalcare.umich.eduThe hub of information for animal care and use at the university, this website includes a frequently updated news and announcements feed, as well as important reminders and deadlines, information about animal research services, and more. Please note: Links marked

with a lock icon can only be accessed using valid Level-1 U-M login credentials.

Animal Care az.research.umich.edu/animalcare Research A-ZThe Animal Care & Use Research A-Z website is home to all animal care and use program guidance documents, including policies, guidelines, Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), forms, and informational resources. Login with your Level-1 U-M login credentials to access protected content; bookmark frequently used documents; save and rename a custom A-Z search; and sort your bookmarked documents by Last Updated Date.

Animal Care & Use Program Contact DirectoryThe Animal Care & Use Program Contact Directory includes contact information for each facility’s ULAM Husbandry Supervisors group, Research Compliance Associates and their assigned PIs, Quality Assurance staff, animal research services, program leadership, and more. Please note: Access to the directory requires valid Level-1 U-M login credentials.

Animal Concern Hotline(734) 763-8028 • animalcare.umich.edu/hotline • acuoffice@umich.edu

U-M Police Department (DPSS)Emergency 911 • Non-Emergency (734) 763-1131

public.safety@umich.edu • dpss.umich.edu

YOUR PARTNERS IN CONDUCTING RESPONSIBLE RESEARCH

Teams• Institutional Animal Care & Use Committee

(IACUC)• Animal Care & Use Office (ACUO)• Research Compliance Associate (RCA)• Quality Assurance (QA) Program

Featured U-M ResourceEvery PI/Study Team receives a designated Research Compliance Associate in the Animal Care & Use Office.

Find your RCA at animalcare.umich.edu/rca.

Insider TipThe ACU Faculty Advocacy Committee (ACU-FAC) works in close partnership with our QA Program to explore ways to reduce administrative/regulatory burden on research teams. Connect with the ACU-FAC at animalcare.umich.edu/acu-fac.

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE & OVERSIGHTanimalcare.umich.edu/iacuc • acuoffice@umich.edu • (734) 763-8028

Teams• Faculty Veterinarians• Veterinary Technicians• Husbandry Team• Refinement & Enrichment Advancements

Laboratory (REAL)

Featured U-M ResourceEach animal care facility is under the direction of a dedicated ULAM Faculty Veterinarian. Meet our vets at animalcare.umich.edu/faculty-vets.

Insider TipConsult with your veterinary care team on procedures, research techniques, and animal models as you prepare your IACUC animal use protocol.

ANIMAL & VETERINARY CAREanimalcare.umich.edu/animal-use • ulam-vets@umich.edu • (734) 764-0277

Teams• ULAM Training Core• eRAM Reference Materials

animalcare.umich.edu/eram-training

Featured U-M ResourceOur eight full-time trainers provide free hands-on workshops and lectures, as well as free supplemental training tailored to your specific learning objectives. Request additional training at animalcare.umich.edu/request-training.

Insider TipLearn about IACUC required animal care and use training by downloading our one-page Training Requirements Summary animalcare.umich.edu/training-reqs.

TRAINING & EDUCATIONanimalcare.umich.edu/training • ulam-trainingcore@umich.edu • (734) 763-8039

Teams• Environment, Health and Safety (EHS)

Featured U-M ResourceEHS provides annual biosafety cabinet certification services, maintenance, repairs, and operating guidance. EHS will provide these support services at no cost to the user for cabinets up to 10 years old.

Insider TipEHS offers a variety of self-service tools, including ergonomic assessments, to help you manage your lab.

Materials are available at ehs.umich.edu/animals.

HAZARDS & OCCUPATIONAL SAFETYanimalcare.umich.edu/occ-safety • EHS-animalsafety@umich.edu • (734) 647-1143

Teams• UMOR Controlled Substance (CS)

Monitoring Program

Featured U-M ResourceOur CS Monitoring Program provides direct support to researchers to monitor applicable state and federal regulations, and can offer guidance on appropriate storage and recordkeeping practices.

Insider TipWork with our CS Monitor to obtain or transfer your controlled substance license and registration. They can assist with modifications, includingname and address changes.

CONTROLLED SUBSTANCESanimalcare.umich.edu/cs-research • cs-monitors@umich.edu • (734) 764-2003

Teams• Animal Surgery Operating Rooms (ASOR)• Breeding Colony• In-Vivo Animal Core (IVAC)• Germ-Free Mouse Facility

Featured U-M ResourceOur Program offers a variety of fee-for-service research support services to investigators with limited personnel, equipment, and/or space resources.

Insider TipContact any of our Research Services Teams for a free project consultation. Most services can be tailored to meet the specific needs of your research project.

RESEARCH SERVICES animalcare.umich.edu/research-services • ulam-questions@umich.edu • (734) 764-0277

KEY UNIT FOR LABORATORY ANIMAL MEDICINE (ULAM) CONTACTSULAM Main Office

(for business, billing, and general animal care questions)

animalcare.umich.edu/ulam ulam-questions@umich.edu (734) 764-0277

Faculty Veterinarian(for protocol preparation, animal-related research techniques, and general consults)

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Veterinary Technician(for general animal care, clinical support, and treatment questions)

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Husbandry Supervisor(for housing, facility, supply, and general procedure questions)

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KEY ANIMAL CARE & USE OFFICE (ACUO) CONTACTSACUO Main Office

(for processing animal transfer forms, inspection questions, and canceling expired protocols)

animalcare.umich.edu/acuo acuoffice@umich.edu (734) 763-8028

Research Compliance Associate (RCA)(for processing protocols and amendments, guidance on program policies and procedures, and assistance with understanding federal animal care and use regulations)

Find your designated RCA at animalcare.umich.edu/rca

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Quality Assurance (QA) Team(for assistance with inspection preparation, identifying and resolving protocol deviations, and finding resolutions to lab-specific problems)

animalcare.umich.edu/qa-program ACU-QATeam@med.umich.edu (734) 763-8028

DATES TO REMEMBER Last Check for Expired Drugs: ___________________ Last IACUC Inspection: ___________________________________

Last QA Visit: _______________________________ Last General Lab Maintenance Self-Evaluation: __________________

Download the Are You Inspection Ready? checklist at animalcare.umich.edu/inspection-checklist

YOUR LAB INFOLab Email Address ________________________________ Location of Surgical/Health Records ____________________

Lab Emergency Contact ____________________________ __________________ ____________________

Backup Emergency Contact ________________________ ___________________ ____________________

Location of Protocol SOP copies ______________________ Husbandry Records _________________________________

REQUESTING VETERINARY CAREULAM

Monday – Friday • 6:00 AM – 5:00 PM

(734) 936-1037

DPSS Monday – Friday • 5:00 PM – 6:00 AM

(734) 763-1131

On-site Veterinary Technician Weekends and Holidays

(734) 936-1037

YOUR ANIMAL CARE TEAM

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