UT Southwestern Animal Research Training Program
Federal law mandates that all individuals who work with animals in biomedical research be appropriately qualified and trained. Click here for a chart showing all mandatory classes and forms required.
UT Southwestern's training program is available to all investigators, fellows, students, and technicians who work with research animals. Species-specific animal handling and information classes not listed below may be arranged by calling the IACUC office at 5-6423. Individually tailored sessions may also be arranged to demonstrate or develop techniques particular to the needs of the researcher.
List of Classes Available
Humane Animal Care and Use
Pathogen Control Procedures
NG Vivarium Class
Y2 Barrier Class
Mouse Handling
Rat Handling
Rabbit Handling
Aseptic Rodent Surgery
Euthanasia of Research Animals
Mouse Breeding Basics Class
eSirius Protocol System Management Class
Self Study
For assistance determining which classes you will need to take, please contact the IACUC office at 5-6423 or by email at IACUC@utsouthwestern.edu.
Class Offerings Scheduled Upon Request
Guinea Pig Handling, Restraint, and General Experimental Techniques
Hamster Handling, Restraint, and General Experimental Techniques
The Care and Use of Pigs in Biomedical Research
The Care and Use of Goats and Sheep in Biomedical Research
The Care and Use of Fish and Frogs in Biomedical Research
Dog Handling, Training, Behavior, and General Experimental Techniques
Aseptic Survival Surgery in Large Animals
Microsurgical Techniques and Introduction to Instrument Handling
To schedule a class, please contact the IACUC office at 5-6423 or by email at IACUC@utsouthwestern.edu.
Announcements and Continuing Education
The IACUC has created an email Listserv to promptly inform researchers of IACUC announcements and new animal use policies. All animal researchers at UT Southwestern are welcome to participate in this news/announcement listserv service.
Being a subscriber means is that you will receive various news updates from the Animal Welfare Program. You should expect to receive very few emails from the listserv. You will only receive emails from authorized IACUC and ARC representatives. An archive of previous listserv postings will also be available on the IACUC website.
The URL below includes instructions to subscribe to this list.
http://lists.utsouthwestern.edu/mailman/listinfo/iacuc-researchers
