2014 IACUC Regional Education Conference 

NWABR and the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Conference Planning Committee invite you to this 15th Annual Event. Join our Northwest peers for a day of informative expert presentations, interactive small group discussions and professional networking. We are so glad you'll be joining us for the Seattle IACUC next week. 

Who should attend?
•    New and experienced IACUC members and administrative personnel 
•    Lab animal veterinarians and staff
•    Researchers

CONFERENCE HIGHLIGHTS  

 6:45AM  Registration Begins

(Agenda Updated 12/20/14 at www.nwabr.org/iacuc)

7AM  IACUC BASICS TRAINING
Gregory Timmel, DVM, MS, DACLAM, Legacy Research Institute joins Cindy Pekow, DVM, DACLAM Chief, Veterinary Medial Unit VA Puget Sound Health Care System and Susanna Cunningham, PhD, FAAN Professor UW School of Nursing for IACUC Basics

9AM  MAIN CONFERENCE Begins
Our Mission is Promoting the understanding of biomedical research and its ethical conduct.

 Keynote Speaker Larry Carbone, DVM, PhD, DACLAM; Sr. Veterinarian, Associate Director of Lab Animal Resource Center University of California, San Francisco Update on AVMA Euthanasia Guidelines
Helen Diggs, MEd, DVM, DACLAM shares Practical Techniques for Changing Lab Culture
Keynote Speaker Thea Brabb, DMV, PhD, Dipl. ACLAM, Veterinarian, University of Washington, Seattle share concepts Beyond Medicine
Brent Morse, DVM (OLAW), Elizabeth Meeks, DVM, USDA and Carolyn McKinnie DVM, (NEW Regional delegate USDA) lead a panel addressing current regulatory questions.

4:30PM Day Ends 

- Problem-solving, scenario-based sessions covering common IACUC topics
- Tailored sessions for new IACUC members:  overview of regulations, protocol review, 
  and program & facility review
- Networking opportunities with peers and colleagues
- Q&A with Regulatory Officials

REGISTRATION NOTES: PLEASE READ BEFORE REGISTRATION

NAMETAGS: Please enter your name, degree(s), title and institution exactly as you would like them to appear on your nametag. Registration is limited to 135 people. There will be no on-site registration or transfers *Refunds are unavailable after Feb 1.

TICKETS: Please bring this printed ticket confirmation with you for check in at the registration desk February 24, 2014 at Bell Harbor Conference Center Harbor Room.  

ACCOMMODATIONS:  Rooms are reserved at a group rate until February 14, 2014 at the Silver Cloud Hotel - Stadium (1046 1st Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98134; reservations - 206 204 2072 or 800-497-1261) and include a free shuttle service to the conference center. http://www.silvercloud.com/seattlestadium (Group: NWABR, Discount Code: IACUC2014)

The Marriott Waterfront is across the street from Bell Harbor International Conference Center. For a reservation call (800) 992 2694. There are no reserved rates for IACUC.

PARKING:  Parking located at the Elliot Avenue Entrance across the street from the Conference Center. It is beneath the Seattle Art Institute and is connected via skybridge to the meeting area, on the water.  http://bellharbor.com/directions.php Please connect with Bell Harbor if you have special loading/unloading needs the day of the conference.

IF YOU'RE A SPEAKER:  There will be an informal gathering with light snacks on the Sunday, February 23rd at 6:00 PM with ALL speakers to share ideas and discuss the IACUC conference agenda. Pyramid Alehouse, 1201 First Ave S. 206 682-3377.  This location is accross the street from the Silver Cloud Hotel. http://www.pyramidbrew.com/alehouses/seattle  Anyone needing a ride let us know at 206 409 1202.  There are locals with cars who can manage your transport. You'll receive your speaker Conference packets at this time. Email questions to Janine Kennedy at conferences@nwabr.org

ALL SPEAKERS AND SPONSORS MUST REGISTER to receive a packet and nametag. www.nwabr.org/iacuc

IF YOU'RE A SPONSOR: (see shipping and deadlines below)

CHECK OUT LINKS TO OUR INCREDIBLE RETURNING 2014 SPONSORSHIP PARTNERS TO DATE!  WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!

 

ZymoGenetics 

 

   Lucent Medical Systems

 IDEXX BioResearch        

 

ISIS Services 

 Purina LabDiet       PURINA   

CITI Program University of Miami  

Techniplast USA       

 Innovive, Inc.  

Rees Scientific 

Bioquell Inc. 

Instech Labs  

The Jackson Laboratory

IF YOU'RE A SPONSOR:  Thanks to our sponsors for this terrific event!* Displays shipped to Bell Harbor Conference Center should arrive no later than Thursday, February 20, 2014 prior to 4pm PST. They will hold your items for you prior to setup. (see shipping info below)

1) ALL SPONSORS MUST REGISTER REPRESENTATIVES using the main link.  You may also pay during registration for your sponsorship if you choose - we know it's easier for some folks this way.  If your company requires an invoice before payment can be issued, email or phone us.  We will be glad to help with that!

(2) SPONSORS please submit your day-of program INFORMATION to the Conference Lead.  email to Janine at conferences@nwabr.org 

(1) Company name (as preferred to display)
(2) Company contact (especially if different from attendee)
(3)Company address (base city, state, zip, email)
(4) Web page
(5)Day-of Representative's name, and title
(6)Day-of Representative's main phone, email

(3) Vendor displays the day of the conference are near the entry/foyer and around the perimeter of the Harbor Room, site of all conference sessions.  DAY OF Setup for ALL Sponsors is at 6:30am February 24th, with breakdown by 4:30pm. Some conference attendees will be arriving for registration by 6:45am, with the bulk between 7-9am. You will find your company label marking your 6-foot skirted designated table when you arrive. 

SPONSOR SHIPPING: Shipping Packages must be labeled (1 of 2, 2 of 2) and include this information: 

Bell Harbor International Conference Center
2211 Alaskan Way, Pier 66
Seattle WA, 98121 
Phone: (206) 441 - 6666.
Attention: Jennifer Johnson

Event:  NWABR IACUC Conference
Event Date:  February 24, 2014
Hold for:  Your Name, Company Name

*please keep our Bell Harbor planning manager Jennifer notified of package numbers to expect.  Special arrangements can be made for palletized and other over-sized shipments 206.441.6666.

MEMBERSHIP RATES:  NWABR membership is open to individuals or organizations not affiliated with other SUBR associations. For information about becoming an NWABR member, please contact Troy Chapman at 206-957-3337 OR membership@nwabr.org or Ken Gordon at executivedirector@nwabr.org.

 Any special needs or questions?  Contact P Janine Kennedy, Conference Lead with NWABR.  
mobile:  206 409 1202. She will be pleased to assist and direct you. 

 --We look forward to seeing you in February. Watch us at www.nwabr.org/iacuc. 

 

 

 

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